from $28 Santa Barbara trolley tour
A narrated loop past the mission, the courthouse, the waterfront and the smart residential hills — the quickest overview of the city.
Santa Barbara: tours & tickets
Easy sightseeing by trolley and bike, time on the water and wine tours into the Santa Ynez Valley.
Our picks
Top tours & tickets in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara’s selection on GetYourGuide is modest but covers the essentials. The trolley gives a quick orientation, kayak and boat trips leave from the harbour, and a wine tour solves the question of who drives home from the Santa Ynez Valley.
from $28 
from $53 Harbour wildlife kayak tour
A gentle guided paddle around the harbour and out past the wharf, looking for sea lions, seals and seabirds.
from $45 Santa Barbara coastal yacht cruise
A short cruise along the shoreline with views back to the city and mountains.
from $239 Three-winery tour with picnic lunch and tastings
A full day in the Santa Ynez Valley visiting three wineries, with lunch among the vines and no need to drive.
from $239 Santa Ynez wine country tour
A shorter small-group visit to wineries in the valley. Check the pick-up point when you book.
from $90 Private guided e-bike tour of Santa Barbara
A private ride linking the waterfront, the Funk Zone, the courthouse and the mission without the uphill effort.
Prices are indicative “from” prices in US dollars and ratings are as shown on GetYourGuide when we last checked; both change often.
GetYourGuide
Live availability in Santa Barbara
Real-time tours and tickets from GetYourGuide for Santa Barbara and its surroundings.
Booking tips
- Wine tours usually collect from Santa Barbara hotels; confirm the pick-up point and whether tasting fees and lunch are included.
- Kayak tours stay in or near the harbour and suit beginners. Mornings are calmest.
- Trips to Channel Islands National Park leave from Ventura, about 45 minutes south, not from Santa Barbara — and we found very few bookable through GetYourGuide.
- Weekend departures fill up in summer; reserve a few days ahead.
Destinations
Combine it with
Southern California Los Angeles
Film studios, beach towns and hilltop views spread across a vast, sunny basin — a city you plan by neighbourhood, not by map.
Central Coast Big Sur & Monterey
The most dramatic stretch of the California coast: Highway 1 clinging to the cliffs of Big Sur, with Monterey’s aquarium and Carmel’s cottages at its northern end.
Southern California Anaheim & Disneyland
The original Disney theme park, its newer neighbour and a second classic park down the road — with Orange County’s surf beaches 30 minutes away.
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Compare real-time prices and availability on GetYourGuide. Most tours can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours ahead.