What to do in Santa Barbara County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

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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

Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

NZ$121
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

NZ$65
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley 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
Santa Ynez Valley: Adventure Park Course

Santa Barbara: High Ropes Adventure Course

NZ$107
per adult
Santa Barbara: High Ropes Adventure Course
Happy kayakers

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

NZ$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

NZ$105
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
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$79
per adult
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental
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
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What to do in Santa Barbara County

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Santa Barbara Harbor

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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

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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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