Top Santa Barbara Tours by Duration

Cover more of Santa Barbara than you ever could on foot on an electric bike tour. Ride your easy-to-use beach cruiser to landmarks such as State Street and the Santa Barbara Mission as your guide shares stories you won't find in the guidebook. Have your camera ready as you glide along the renowned Pacific coastline. Group numbers are capped, ensuring personalized attention and a small-group experience.

Our Santa Barbara Kayak Tour can be a private tour or group tour experience. You choose your adventure! If you're looking for a more intimate Santa Barbara kayaking experience then our private kayak tour will be a perfect fit. If you're hoping to kayak Santa Barbara with other travelers and enjoy the sights with new friends then the group kayak tour is the way to go! Whichever kayaking tour you choose you'll be in the very capable hands of our friendly and experienced tour guides. Your local kayaking guide will show you the stunning boats in our harbor as well as introduce you to some cute and cuddly sea lions and seals! Prepare to take in views of Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Mountains, and keep your eyes peeled for dolphins! Your expert guide will share information about Santa Barbara's top attractions and customize the speed of the ride to suit your needs. Our goal is that kayaking Santa Barbara will be the highlight of your trip!

Explore Santa Barbara's vibrant Funk Zone through an engaging walking tour that combines curated wine tastings and delightful small bites. With pre-arranged visits to two boutique tasting rooms, guests enjoy guided wine flights while learning about unique varietals and the winemaking process. This tour merges local flavors and art, ensuring a rich cultural experience in Santa Barbara's buzzing food and tasting district. Ideal for couples, friends, and locals, this afternoon adventure invites you to sip, stroll, and savor without the need for transportation. After the tour, unwind at nearby restaurants with insider recommendations from your knowledgeable guide. - Curated wine tastings at two local Funk Zone tasting rooms - Enjoy small bites featuring local culinary flavors - Knowledgeable guide provides insider tips for dining and exploring - Tour duration is 3 hours, from 2 PM to 5 PM, daily

Indulge your passions for tasty bites, drinks, and photography on this small-group food and photo tour in Santa Barbara. Follow your guide to several local eateries, a microbrewery, a wine bar, and more, all in the city’s artsy Funk Zone. As you snack and sip, get helpful tips for capturing high-quality food photography using anything from a smartphone to a high-end digital SLR.

Relax while sipping wine in the Santa Ynez valley during a private 6-hour tour of southern California's wine country. Ride in style in a luxury vehicle with a private driver, visiting four different wineries for tastings and a winery tour. Includes hotel pick-up and drop-off in Santa Barbara, Solvang, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos or Buellton.

Experience the night sky with a PhD-level astronomy guide who brings the cosmos to life through storytelling and expert insight. Escape the city lights and experience Santa Barbara’s night sky on a PhD-led stargazing tour. Travel to a dark sky location where your astronomy guide brings the cosmos to life through telescope viewing and storytelling. View planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies through a high-powered telescope with guided explanations. Enjoy a comfortable, small-group experience with luxury transportation, hot drinks, and warm gear provided.

Indulge in a truly unique, private wine experience in Santa Barbara’s Santa Ynez Valley. This exclusive tour takes you beyond crowded commercial tasting rooms into ultra-small production wineries not open to the public. Enjoy seated tastings with winemakers and estate owners, walk through private vineyards, and tour barrel rooms—all with transfer in a Tesla Model X or Mercedes.

Step beyond the tasting rooms and discover the Santa Ynez Valley through the farmers and ranchers who cultivate its land. These small-group farm and food experiences offer a rare opportunity to connect directly with local ranchers, farmers, and growers through behind-the-scenes visits, seasonal tastings, and hands-on encounters with friendly rare-breed animals and u-pick harvests. Along the way, guests enjoy relaxed transportation and beautiful on-farm picnics that celebrate the region’s bounty.

Head for the Danish town of Solvang, nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley, for a food- and photography-focused tour. You'll make stops for multiple food and drink tastings (many traditional Danish treats) and listen to guided commentary. Your guide will also provide your small group with tips and pointers on how to get the best photos of your adventure.

Santa Barbara’s Craft Beer scene is super happening, and you’ll get to taste like a local on this energetic and educational walking tasting tour. We’ve chosen the best of our local breweries for these tastings, which include three unique craft breweries and the option to purchase lunch featuring fresh local California cuisine as you sip along the way. As you will see, each brewmaster in our region draws their brew inspirations from Santa Barbara and beyond, and you’ll learn about the history of each brewery, and fun cultural and historical facts about our beautiful city along the way. You’ll explore our cool downtown hotspots, which will include a visit to our bustling FUNK ZONE, and the excitement of our State Street scene. This tour includes all of the craft beer tastings at each brewery, and there are plenty of options for everyone. This is the liveliest and most interesting beer crawl in paradise, so come get your beer on and learn about Santa Barbara along the way!

Explore the enchanting Santa Ynez Valley on a private wine tasting tour, where rolling vineyards and oak-studded hills create the perfect backdrop for a day of indulgence. Visit three handpicked wineries known for their exceptional wines and inviting atmosphere. Sip on award-winning selections while soaking in the breathtaking landscapes and learning about the region's winemaking heritage from your experienced local guide. This exclusive tour offers a tailored experience just for your group, making it an ideal getaway for wine enthusiasts. - Private tour exclusively for your group, ensuring a personalized experience - Enjoy all tasting fees included at three selected wineries - Travel comfortably with round-trip transportation provided - Gain insights from an experienced driver and local guide throughout the day

Relax on a wine tour, tailored to the needs of your group. Choose up to four wineries from our trusted partners on a private guided Wine Country Tour from Santa Barbara. Visit small production and family-owned wineries as you’re educated about each vineyard by a professional.

Bypass crowded tasting rooms and raucous crowds—and head to several of the Santa Barbara area’s small-production, ultra-premium wineries—on this private, luxury tour. Following pickup from your area accommodation by Tesla SUV, venture to three wineries for sit-down tastings led by the winemakers and owners. All tasting fees are included, and you’ll enjoy a locally sourced organic lunch with menu options selected after booking.

Private cultural exploration through Santa Barbara reveals a city shaped by Spanish heritage and timeless architectural elegance. Walk through historic streets where Mediterranean influences and classical landmarks reflect centuries of transformation. Whitewashed facades and Old Town courtyards create an inspiring atmosphere connected to a history older than the United States. Discover heritage buildings, historic plazas, and elegant avenues influenced by Spanish colonial design and coastal civilization. Artistic details and historic districts reveal the remarkable evolution of the city through generations of cultural change. Scenic surroundings and architectural harmony add refinement to every step of the journey. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Three wineries, one delicious lunch, and a full day to enjoy Santa Ynez Valley without worrying about the details. Grapeline takes care of the planning so you can focus on discovering great wine. Your day includes visits to three carefully selected wineries, with tasting fees included at each stop. From familiar varietals to unexpected new favorites, every winery brings something different to the experience. When it’s time for a break between pours, enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the scenery of Santa Ynez wine country. The best part? Nobody in your group has to volunteer as designated driver. Concierge-class transportation and a friendly Grapeline driver/host keep the day comfortable, organized, and moving at just the right pace. Come for the wine, stay for the views, and head home with great memories—and probably a bottle or two you couldn’t resist.

Stroll through downtown Santa Barbara with a guide and small group to get the most out of your visit. You'll benefit from insightful commentary as you visit some of the top attractions, as well as some eateries you might not find on your own. Purchase food or drinks at the three historical cocktail bars and listen to the explanation of why each is significant. Traveling with a small group means you'll get plenty of attention from your guide.

Explore Santa Barbara's vibrant arts district on a unique walking tour led by a comedian. Starting at the stunning Granada Theatre, wander through picturesque streets adorned with white-washed adobe buildings and palm trees. Indulge in delicious snacks like Wafflecado toast and a local beer taster, capture memorable moments at iconic spots like the Santa Barbara County Courthouse and El Presidio, and savor a glass of wine paired with classic coastal pizza. Conclude your tour with tacos, cocktails, and a token for games while your guide captures fun group photos at whimsical murals, and don't worry we never forget dessert! - Discover Santa Barbara’s arts district with a comedian as your guide - Savor local treats including Wafflecado toast and ice cream - Visit famous landmarks like the Courthouse and Lobero Theatre - Enjoy sweet treats, savory bites, tasty tacos, drinks, and fun photo ops along the way

Experience the beauty of Santa Ynez Valley on a private 90-minute horseback ride through rolling vineyards and picturesque wine country before enjoying tastings at two carefully selected wineries. Your experience includes door-to-door transportation, a guided 90-minute horseback ride through the vineyards, and tastings at two exceptional wineries. Lunch is available for purchase during the tour but is not included in the tour price. This experience lasts approximately 7 hours and offers the perfect combination of adventure, relaxation, and world-class wine in one unforgettable day.

The Funk Zone (a business, arts, and culture district located just moments from the beach) is one of Santa Barbara’s hippest and most distinctive neighborhoods—and this small-group walking tour makes it easy to discover its highlights. Meet right outside the train station, and come thirsty: you’ll sip the fruits of local vineyards at two different wine tasting rooms. Other stops include an ice cream parlor, plus artsy neighborhood landmarks.

There’s hardly a better place to learn to surf than the Southern California locale of Ventura, which offers fantastic weather year-round. During this 1.5-hour private lesson, an expert instructor shows you how to stand up on your surfboard and balance, offering tips on how to catch the perfect wave while ensuring your safety in the water. Wetsuit and surfboard rental are included, and all skill levels are welcome.

Drive the Pacific Coast Highway your way with a tour that plays right from your phone. Follow the coast at your own pace, stop at any beach, and hear simple stories that guide you along ocean cliffs, wide sandy shores, and famous seaside towns. You choose when to start, where to stop, and how long to stay. Begin in Santa Barbara and head south toward Santa Monica. Pull over at scenic lookouts, walk along quiet beaches, or grab food in local beach towns along the way. Watch surfers ride the waves, spot dolphins in the distance, and enjoy cool ocean breezes as you drive. Your phone gives easy directions, works without internet, and stays with you forever so you can return anytime. Download the tour, hit the road, and enjoy one of California’s most beautiful coastal drives—your route, your pace, your day by the sea. *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

Explore Santa Barbara's wine country without the hassle of driving on this private tour for just you and your group of friends or family. Visit three wineries of your choosing for wine tastings of different varietals, and enjoy pickup and drop-off in Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Buellton, Los Alamos, Santa Maria, Montecito, Summerland, and surrounding towns.

Santa Barbara is home to some of California’s top wineries—and this private, half-day tour offers the perfect introduction to the region’s vineyards. Leave the driving and logistics to your guide, and set off at a time that works best for you. You’ll visit three different wineries in the Santa Rita Hills, Santa Ynez, and Los Olivos growing regions, and will enjoy generous samplings at each. A gourmet picnic lunch is also included.