Santa Barbara Day Trips

Day trips, tickets & tours

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Full-Day Bicycle Rental (Cruiser - Electric - MTB - Road)

By Cal Coast Adventures

Cruise around the streets, trails, beaches, and boulevards of Santa Barbara to discover the city's famous sights and often-overlooked corners on a comfortable

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Private Full Day Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch

By Golden Rooster Transportation

Dive into the diverse landscape of Southern California's wineries as you escape into the amazing vineyards of Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez. Sit back on this

Recommended by 92% of Travelers

Full-Day Small Group Wine Tour with Picnic Lunch

By Santa Barbara Classic Wine Tours

With rolling coastal mountains to the east and pristine beaches to the west, Santa Barbara is a gem, and its inland wine country is one of the best places in

Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour with Picnic Lunch

By Santa Barbara Adventure Company

Enjoy a day wine tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley and let us take care of the details. Visit outstanding wineries, enjoy beautiful scenery and relax in a

Day Trip from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles

By Attractions4US

Enjoy a full-day trip by rail to LA from Santa Barbara, avoiding LA's infamous traffic as you skirt along the Western coastline aboard a sleek commuter train.

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Fun & Games

There's always room for fun and games on any vacation. To get the endorphins going, find the good times near you.

Animals, Nature & Parks

For the world at its most spectacular, Mother Nature does it best. Head outdoors to find a whole new appreciation for nature and animals on your travels.

Boat Tours

The world is better on the water. Let your travels continue beyond the shoreline with the fantastic boat tours on offer.

Water Sports

Do more than dip your toes in, with great opportunities to take to the water for some fun.

Classes & Workshops

Return home with more than just memories - add some knowledgeable tips and tricks gained from classes and workshops.

Sights & Landmarks

Tick off some bucket-list-worthy sights and landmarks near you and fill your photo album with great snaps.

Tours

It's always nice to wander around and get lost in a place - until you're actually lost. Tours take the mystery out of travel and bring you right to the action.

Outdoor Activities

Make the great outdoors even greater with these activities. Get in touch with nature and add some adrenaline wherever you are.

Food & Drink

Sightseeing alone won't satisfy your cultural palate. Great food and drink will make a good trip even better.

Family-Friendly

Vacationing is a great way to bring the family closer together. Make the most of your time with activities that everyone will enjoy.

Romantic

Make special memories with special people while enjoying the romantic side to travel.

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