Things to do in Santa Barbara County
Popular things to do in Santa Barbara County
Tours & day trips
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Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
1h
9.2 out of 10 with 18 reviews
9.2/10
18 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
1h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 241 reviews
9.4/10
241 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Discover Santa Barbara Yacht Cruise
1h 30m
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
8/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Dune Buggy, UTV or quad bike Experience at Pismo Beach
2h
7.2 out of 10 with 5 reviews
7.2/10
5 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar
1h 30m
9.2 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.2/10
10 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
6m
8.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
8.8/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Los Angeles Day Trip to Santa Barbara via Oxnard-Amtrak Coast Starlight
10h 55m
6.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
6.6/10
4 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
10/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle
7h
9.8 out of 10 with 15 reviews
9.8/10
15 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
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Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle
7h
9.8 out of 10 with 15 reviews
9.8/10
15 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees
5h
9.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
9/10
16 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
1h+
9.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tastings from City
6h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 36 reviews
9.8/10
36 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 46 reviews
10/10
46 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Santa Ynez Valley Biking and Wine Tasting Tour
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 28 reviews
10/10
28 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 70 reviews
10/10
70 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Secret Solvang Food & Culture Tour
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Santa Barbara: Ice Cream Walking Tour
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Paso Robles Wine Tour - Self-Guided Audio Experience
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private & custom tours
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Private Harbour Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara
1h
9.8 out of 10 with 28 reviews
9.8/10
28 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Santa Barbara: Private Beach Horseback Ride
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

City centre Santa Barbara Helicopter Tour
12m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Sideways Film Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Pacific Coast Highway San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara Audio Tour
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Private Pismo Beach Audio Driving Tour
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Santa Barbara to Santa Monica Audio Tour
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
2h
4.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
4/10
4 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Private Sidecar Winery Tour through Santa Barbara
2h 30m
8.2 out of 10 with 20 reviews
8.2/10
20 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Santa Barbara's Signature Cocktail & Food Happy Hour History Tour
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.8/10
9 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Water activities
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Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 45 reviews
10/10
45 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 28 reviews
9.6/10
28 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 74 reviews
10/10
74 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

West Beach: Kayak Rental
1h+
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour Near Santa Barbara (3.5 Hours)
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Santa Barbara: Surf, Yoga, Hike, Hot Springs, and City Tour
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Ventura Surf Lesson
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Holiday & seasonal tours
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Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9.6/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Sinister Solvang Ghost Tours
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Santa Barbara: Private Beach Horseback Ride
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Santa Ynez 3-Winery Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
10/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Solvang: Wine and True Crime Tour with Drinks Included
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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