Top Santa Barbara Extreme Sports

This isn’t your average sightseeing experience. Discover California and the Santa Ynez Valley in a way even most locals won’t — soaring through the sky on a zip-line. Ride a total of three zip-wires in one day, with experts on hand to make sure everyone is staying safe and having fun.

Discover a side of Solvang that few other visitors get to experience—and tap into the region’s supernatural lore—on this evening ghost tour. Meet your guide in the center of town and set off with EMF meters, dowsing rods, and other ghost-hunting tools to aid you. You’ll see historic highlights of the town, and can attempt to spot local spirits, all while your guide shares Solvang’s spookiest ghost stories.

Explore the rugged beauty of the Santa Ynez Valley on a 2.5-hour 4x4 Bronco tour across 1,200 acres of private ranch land. This educational adventure takes you through breathtaking landscapes while learning about the area's rich history, geology, and ecology. With an experienced guide at the wheel, enjoy an interactive journey that includes a visit to a working protea flower farm and insights into local wildlife. This tour caters to all ages, making it perfect for families and nature enthusiasts seeking an immersive outdoor experience. - Maximum of 4 guests - 2.5-hour professionally guided tour in a climate-controlled Ford Bronco - Experience the peek performance of a Ford Bronco over steep hill climbs and rugged dirt trails - Includes free trail snacks, drinks, and an exclusive photo opportunity access

Go on a unique parasailing adventure through Santa Barbara on the coast of California. See the city from above guided by an expert captain while enjoying the aerial views over the wharfs, beaches, and Californian waves. Enjoy this activity with your family and friends to share the memories of a lifetime.

Step beyond the tasting rooms and discover the Santa Ynez Valley through the people 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.

Ride the sands, boardwalk, and promenade of Santa Barbara to explore town on your very own fat tire electric bike. This is the only tour that gives you oceanfront views right on the sand of the city's famous beaches. On the way, admire the Spanish-inspired architecture, swaying palm trees, and historic highlights. This must-do activity will show you everything on offer in "America's Riviera."

Our zipline tour features three dual ziplines that travel over 7500 feet of cable and up to 400 feet in the air, offering some of the biggest and fastest ziplines in California. As you descend over 1000 feet of vertical, you'll enjoy unrivaled views of the stunning Santa Ynez Valley under the Full Moon light.