What to do in Santa Barbara County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

A historic church with two bell towers and a red-tiled roof.
A golf course with a lake, trees, and the ocean in the background.
A historic building with arched windows and a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A white building with a clock tower, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

Activities

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

NZ$64
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

NZ$119
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

NZ$66
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

NZ$102
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

NZ$61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

NZ$78
per adult
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental
Santa Barbara Ghost Tour - 1 hour -"Invisible Becomes Visible!"

SB Ghost Tour "Invisible Becomes Visible!"- Children FREE

NZ$61
per adult
SB Ghost Tour "Invisible Becomes Visible!"- Children FREE
Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California

Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California

NZ$17
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

NZ$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
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Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.2 out of 10 with 35 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$64 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees

3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees

Activity duration is 5 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 32 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$249 per adult
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History & culture

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Los Angeles Day Trip to Santa Barbara via Oxnard-Amtrak Coast Starlight

Los Angeles Day Trip to Santa Barbara via Oxnard-Amtrak Coast Starlight

Activity duration is 10 hours and 55 minutes
6.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$368 per adult
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Water activities

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Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 81 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$99 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour

Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$92 per adult
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What to do in Santa Barbara County

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Santa Barbara Harbor

9.2/10 (2,746 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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Day trip destinations from Santa Barbara County

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Ventura

An aerial view of a coastal town with residential areas, roads, and solar panels.

Carpinteria

A mountainous landscape with vineyards and fields.

Ojai

A vineyard with rows of grapevines and rolling hills in the background.

Solvang

A vineyard with rows of grapevines and rolling hills in the background.

Santa Ynez

A winding road through a mountainous area with dense forests and rocky terrain.

Maricopa

A coastal landscape with a clear view of the ocean, rolling hills, and a distant mountain range.

Summerland

A vineyard with rows of grapevines and a hilly landscape with trees and mountains in the background.

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