Tours in Santa Barbara

Welcome to the City of Friendly Ghosts! Your SB Ghost Tour includes tales of history and mystery. Approximately, 10-15 traditional and current "happy ghost sighting stories" will be told to you along with photos and videos of some of our favorite ghosts caught by guests on the tour.

We pride ourselves on carrying Santa Barbara's easiest kayak and paddleboard experience as the only rental and tour company on West Beach. We also prioritize keeping our inventory up to date with the highest-end kayak and paddleboard gear you can find. Most importantly, our friendly tour guides and beach staff will be happy to answer any questions as they help assist you and the family into your ocean adventure!

Get ready to step into the living history of one of California’s most captivating cities! Santa Barbara is a place where every corner holds a story. On this tour, we’ll wander through the city’s iconic streets, filled with white adobe buildings, red-tile roofs, and elegant arches that define its Mediterranean charm. You’ll learn about the rise of the Spanish missions, the rebuilding efforts after the devastating nineteen twenty-five earthquake, and the visionaries who shaped the city’s architectural identity. The journey starts in Santa Barbara Public Market. The tour is all smartphone guided on our walking tour app. It's location aware, plays as you walk and hands free. Go at your own pace, stop and go as you please, the tour never expires, go anytime, 24/7/365.

Come relax and unwind for an hour with the fuzzy, loving rescued cats of Cat Therapy! We foster cats rescued by the local shelter in a comfortable, home-like environment. While they wait to be adopted, guests can visit them, helping us socialize the kitties. Entry fees support our mission of finding homes for rescued cats. Visitors from all over the world welcome to this local experience.

Come join us for the unique experience of exploring Santa Barbara on an Ebike. One of the most bike friendly cities in the nation. We're proud to be the original electric bike tour of Santa Barbara. After decades of designing the perfect tour we've found the best spots in town to show you. Other bike tours look similar for a reason, they've learned from the best! We're confident that our experience will make your bike tour the highlight of your trip. Unlike other tours our guides curate the tour to be customized to your interests and ability. The quality of our e-bikes is unmatched. We proudly offer the largest high-end electric bike fleet in California. After parking in our free parking lot your guide will greet you and provide an opening safety tutorial. If you don't love your ebike just let your guide know and we have many other brands you can try. We typically choose the easiest and most comfortable pedal assist ebikes but if you'd like a throttle we can switch that in easily.

This is an EXCLUSIVE tour at high-end designed SB tour consisting of a World Class wine tasting for the first hour consisting of listening to Santa Barbara ghost stories) and a free gift for a second traditional SBGT in the future. You will meet your guide on the front steps of the old 836 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara Post office. You will then be walked to either Frequency Winery, Au Bon Climat Winery or Silver Winery (depending on their availability. Wineries require advance bookings. You will have this booking met during of the first part of your tour ) You will have an amazing wine tasting experience before beginning your SB outside ghost walking tour. Free gift bag includes candy and protection package for future travel. We do not "summon the dead." Our visiting ghosts do pop by occasionally to surprise you!

When you come on a tour with me, I can show you the must see sites, as well as some out-of-the-way architectural gems that only a local like me knows about. I have researched local history quite extensively and am very knowledgeable. What makes this tour unique is my in-depth understanding of local history, lore, and architecture, and my abilities to answer whatever questions you might have, as well as to show you the hidden places that aren’t listed in every guidebook. We can arrange beforehand to focus on what you find most interesting: Architecture? History? Adobe construction? Fabulous views? Gardens (Santa Barbara has one of the largest varieties of trees in its downtown area of any city in the country!)? Perhaps a combination of them all! I can cater to whatever interests you have!

Private Santa Barbara Wine Country tour for your group. Visit 3 different wineries with tasting fees and lunch included. This tour is ideal for couples or groups of up to fourteen people. This is a 7 hour tour including pick-up and drop-off from your residence or hotel in Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Buellton, and surrounding areas.

On this 5 to 7.5 hour tour(depending on pick up location), your guides will pick you up from your accommodations and whisk you away for a fun-filled, carefree day. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty and wonderful, world-class premium boutique wineries in Santa Barbara wine country. This is an extremely fun and very educational wine tour!

Join us on this cultivated 5 to 6 Hour excursion and take home your own authentic Santa Barbara Wine Tour experience. This tour includes 3 private tastings and a picnic lunch. Choose your own gourmet lunch option and let us show you what our local wine is all about! We will take you to 3 wineries by appointment only and enjoy a private tasting. Arrive in style in one of our luxurious vehicles, vans or buses; depending upon the size of your group. We can pick you up at any location in the greater Santa Barbara area. You'll be able to picnic at one of the wineries with a gourmet picnic lunch that is included in your tour.

Daily guided wine country bicycle tours include local professional cycling tour guide, locally-sourced farm-to-table picnic lunch, wine & olive oil tasting, as well as bike rentals. Our guests have been enjoying the personal touches and first class service of a European cycling excursion without the hassle of international travel since 2005. Option for hybrid, e-bike or carbon road bike.

Join us on our 70′ multi-level yacht, Azure Seas, as we disembark from Stearns Wharf to see the abundant sea life off the coast of Santa Barbara and into the Channel. While it is the gray whale migration, we are still in the backyard of other amazing animals that could be seen on our trip, too, like graceful humpback whales, playful bottlenose dolphins, adorable sea lions, and more. Azure Seas has both upper and lower deck seating offering 360-degree views of the water with our Mediterranean like coastline, Santa Ynez mountains, and the Channel Islands as a beautiful background.

Skip the tourist traps and head out with a local foodie for a fun-filled, behind-the-scenes cultural food tour in the unique Danish village nestled in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley (30 miles north of downtown Santa Barbara). Our Solvang food tour starts along Mission Drive and will walk you through the the downtown neighborhood streets where you will taste traditional Danish and local artisan food and drink unique to Solvang and the Central Coast. Indulge in bites of traditional Danish comfort fare and freshly baked goods as well as craft beer, local wine, & artisan eats. Along the way, you’ll get immersed in the local culture and hear interesting stories about each place you’ll visit. You’ll also learn easy-to-shoot food photo tips from your pro tour guide on this foodie photography tour and take your photo skills to the next level using your smartphone’s camera app. By the end of your 3-4 hour tour, you’ll be eating like a local and shooting like a pro!

The only tour in Santa Barbara that takes you on the sand of our famous beaches on your very own fat tire electric bike! Prepare to take in Santa Barbara's most stunning oceanfront views as you glide in between the waves and the palm trees. This Electric Bike Tour involves riding on the beach as well as biking through town on the boardwalk and downtown promenade. If you're looking for the must-do activity that shows you everything Santa Barbara has to offer this is the bike tour for you. For your safety helmets are both required and provided on this bike tour.

Join us for a boutique and casual afternoon excursion to Santa Barbara's gorgeous wine country. Enjoy a later start time and you won't miss out  on the fun! Small intimate groups provide for an authentic an boutique experience with ultra-premium vineyards included.

This is a beautiful, scenic tour of California’s Central Coast Wine Region perfect for any wine lover! This tour features tastings at three local wineries, lunch, door-to-door shuttle service and a knowledgeable guide for the day. Your guide will discuss local history and insights into the Santa Ynez wine region along the way. Need a custom wine tour for your group? Our office is happy to help! If you want something special, let us know and we can build a custom profile for your wine tour.

With over 25 years of Santa Barbara County wine industry experience, Wine Canyon Tours gives you an informative and adventurous, yet casual exploration of the gorgeous Santa Barbara wine country. The wine tours are designed for guests to relax, enjoy scenic views, eat a fresh catered picnic lunch and most important to discover premium boutique wineries that produce high-quality wines. Our goal is to create an unforgettable Santa Barbara wine tour experience.

Daily guided wine country bicycle tours include local professional cycling tour guide, wine & olive oil tasting, as well as bike rentals. Our guests have been enjoying the personal touches and first class service of a European cycling excursion without the hassle of international travel since 2005.

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Santa Barbara, at your leisure! Commentary and Tour by Laure Spiers, a local legend! Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App! With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.

Ready for an unforgettable wine adventure? This isn’t your average tour—this is your tour, designed to let you sip, savor, and explore Santa Ynez Valley your way. From the moment we pick you up in Santa Barbara, you’ll be whisked away in style to the valley’s best wineries—no crowds, no stress, just pure wine bliss. Forget about bus tours. You’re on a private ride with an expert driver/host who’s your personal wine guide, concierge, and storyteller. Want the inside scoop on the best wines or vineyard secrets? They’ve got you covered. With stops at wineries like Kaena at the Ranch, Fess Parker Winery, and Beckmen Vineyards, you’ll experience a mix of legendary names and hidden gems. Plus, your artisan picnic will be served in the vines, with views perfect for showing off on Instagram. This is your Santa Ynez experience, curated just for you. We handle the details so you can enjoy every minute. Whether you’re a wine pro or a casual sipper, get ready to make the most of your day.

Enjoy a relaxing day in Wine Country on this 7-hour tour of the Santa Ynez Valley. Ride in style in a luxury black car, limo or mini-coach while sipping delicate California Pinot Noir, sparkling wine, or award winning Syrah. This driving service allow you to create your own itinerary and visit any wineries you like. **Tasting fees and lunch are not included in the rate**. We can make an itinerary for you including winery reservations, and lunch ordering. Just let us know what type of celebration you are having and your expectations for the day. Do you prefer private small boutique wineries or larger wineries open to the public.

At Next Adventure 805, we provide a private wine tour experience tailored to your group. Choose between our luxurious Rivian R1S Adventure for up to five passengers or our 13-passenger executive coach. Your adventure begins with a pickup at your requested location within Santa Barbara County. We will transport you to three wineries in Lompoc, Buellton, Solvang, or Santa Ynez. The scenic drive takes about 45 minutes. We will coordinate a pick-up time with you after your booking, typically around 10:00 a.m. Our tour is customizable and can include stops in Solvang, Los Olivos, or at the popular Ostrichland USA, ensuring you experience the best the area has to offer. Your reservation includes: - Round-trip transportation - Visits to three wineries or tasting rooms (tasting fees included) - A gourmet lunch at one stop Enjoy a memorable, personalized wine tasting journey with us!

Enjoy a perfect, carefree day in the Santa Ynez Valley with our Private All-Inclusive Full-Day Wine Tour. *Hosted transportation via a private vehicle dedicated exclusively to your group. Grapeline custom touring vans: Concierge class, individual captain’s chairs, standing room, privacy-tinted windows, and a professional driver/host. *Visits to three wineries. Let our Event Specialists plan the perfect itinerary. Grapeline visits a wide array of local wineries, and we place reservations on your behalf. *Standard wine tasting flights at all three partner wineries are included in your package. *You and your friends will have your choice of a delicious boxed picnic lunch in a casual winery setting. Planning for a group larger than 15 or fewer than 6 guests? Grapeline Wine Tours can accommodate your needs—contact Grapeline Wine Tours for custom pricing and details. For pickups outside the Santa Ynez Valley area—contact Grapeline Wine Tours for custom pricing and details.

This is our most popular tour and the best way to capture the highlights Santa Barbara has to offer. This includes cruising down the beach until we reach downtown Santa Barbara. We will fly through the Ynez Mountains to Lake Cachuma while passing Lizard Mouth Rock and following the Ynez River canyon. Highlights include panoramic views of the beach, mountains, and lakes.