Things To Do Outdoors in Santa Barbara

Outdoor Activities in Santa Barbara

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Outdoor Activities: tickets & tours

Electric Bike Adventure in Santa Barbara Wine Country

By Pedego Los Olivos

Experience an exhilarating day in wine country off the beaten path while enjoying the open air and beautiful surroundings. Your Electric Bike Adventure begins

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

Mountain Bike Tour - Beginner or Intermediate

By Cal Coast Adventures

This private tour and customizable experience is great for beginner couples or families but can also be amped up to satisfy the intermediate rider! Cruise

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Private American Riviera Kayaking Tour

By Cal Coast Adventures

Grab a paddle and head out into the calm waters just outside of Santa Barbara's boat-packed harbor to explore charming waterfronts and dramatic landscapes.

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 100% of Travelers

Private Santa Barbara City Bike Tour

By Cal Coast Adventures

Put your feet to the pedals of a comfortable bike and hit the streets of Santa Barbara for a private tour of this charming city. Cruise past sandy beaches on

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Private Stand-up Paddleboarding Lesson

By Cal Coast Adventures

Head to the sunny shores of Santa Barbara and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon spent learning how to cruise around the Pacific Ocean atop a stand-up paddleboard.

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Private Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara

By Cal Coast Adventures

Head to the beaches of Santa Barbara and hang ten as you seek out Southern California's best breaks and killer curls. With an experienced local surf

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food & Photography Tour

By Eat This, Shoot That!

Set out on foot with a smartphone camera in hand for a tastebud-driven exploration of Santa Barbara's lively and artistic Funk Zone. Snap photos of colorful

Recommended by 100% of Travelers

Solvang Fun Low Cost Wine Tours

By Artisan Excursion

Brace Yourselves and Prepare Your Taste Buds for An Exquisite Experience With Artisan Excursion Wine Tours! With Artisan Excursion Wine Tours, you get to

Recommended by 98% of Travelers

Original Downtown Food Tour

By Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours

Nibble your way through Santa Barbara's charming center as you explore the flavors and learn about the local culture and history of our beautiful and mostly

Recommended by 94% of Travelers

Electric Bike Tour of Santa Barbara

By Cal Coast Adventures

This tour will take you through the best bike routes, historical highlights, and great viewpoints of Santa Barbara! This bike tour has the potential to show

Recommended by 94% of Travelers

Kayaking Tour at West Beach

By Cal Coast Adventures

Spend an active day on the coast by exploring the navy waters off the shores of sun soaked Santa Barbara. Tag along with an experienced local kayak guide and

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

Refugio State Beach Coastal Kayak

By Santa Barbara Adventure Company

A perfect day of kayaking, swimming and fun in nature. This is our most popular coastal trip, showing you an incredible section of coastline. The Gaviota

Recommended by 88% of Travelers

Urban Adventure Quest - Santa Barbara

By Urban Adventure Quest

Embark on an interactive tour of Santa Barbara and explore the city while following hints and completing unique challenges. See landmarks and historical sites

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

Recommended by 60% of Travelers

Downtown Santa Barbara Historical Food Walking Tour

By Santa Barbara Tasting Tours

This culinary experience offers an intimate food walking tour of the mid-State Street area of downtown Santa Barbara and gives guests an up close and personal

Recommended by 50% of Travelers

Amazing Izamal and Santa Barbara

By Go Tour

Izamal remains a place of pilgrimage within the Yucatán state, now for the veneration of Roman Catholic saints. Several saints statues at Izamal are said to

Recommended by 20% of Travelers

Wine Country by Bike

By Santa Barbara Adventure Company

A magical way to see wine country is by bicycle, riding through beautiful vineyards, rolling farmlands and stopping at points of interest along the way. This

3-Day Coastal Tour from Los Angeles to San Francisco

By Incredible Adventures Inc.

Embark on an epic excursion up the golden California coast, witnessing gorgeous oceanside cities and charming small towns along the way. Day 1 - Los Angeles

6-Day Western Adventure: San Francisco, Yosemite & Las Vegas

By Get America Tours

Check out some of the best sights in California and across the Southwest with 6 days of adventure that take you up the coast and all the way to Las Vegas.

Backroads Deluxe Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch

By Adventure Hummer Tours

Home to some of California’s most sought-after wines, explore Santa Barbara wine country in Santa Ynez and visit 4 picturesque wineries. Have a taste of

Bike & Beverage Tour of Santa Barbara

By Cal Coast Adventures

Prepare for a ride through SB's drinking scene with a knowledgeable guide. And afterwards - 4 free tastings! Once at our shop our bike guides will outfit you

Coastal Road Bike Tour

By Cal Coast Adventures

Coast down mellow slopes on winding roads, sweat out steep climbs to reach lofty vantage points, and meander down flat lanes lined with rugged cliff faces on

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.

Electric Bike Rental

By Cal Coast Adventures

Zip through Santa Barbara on your very own Ebike! With speeds up to 20 mph you'll be able to see ALL of Santa Barbara. From our scenic beachfront bike path to

Electric Bike Rental And Wine Tasting Package

By Pedego Los Olivos

Experience Wine Country in a whole new way…on a Pedego Electric Bike! Start your adventure from downtown Los Olivos (Santa Barbara pick up options

Funk Zone Food Tour

By Santa Barbara Tasting Tours

On this fun food walking tour, guests will explore some of the city’s off the beaten path eateries and shops. This three hour tour starts just off of State

Hands-On Helicopter Flight Experience

By ALG AVIATION

Perfect for those who dream of flying a helicopter, this adventure lets you take the controls of a Robinson R22 and soar over the hills and valleys of Los

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Rental

By Cal Coast Adventures

Interested in renting a Kayak or SUP in Santa Barbara - Come stand up paddle or kayak at our downtown location. This is the newest beach rental stand in Santa

Kayak Rental

By Paddle Sports Center

Renting a kayak in Santa Barbara is a fun and active way to explore the harbor without the hassle of bringing your own gear. This rental package includes a

Mesa Coastal SUP Tour

By Paddle Sports Center

HENDRY'S BEACH TO SANTA BARBARA HARBOR This one-of-a-kind SUP experience launches from Hendry's beach and takes you 3.5 miles down the coast. We will glide

Mountains to Shore Biking Tour

By Santa Barbara Adventure Company

This bike ride is great for all skill levels, starting high in Santa Barbara's rugged and beautiful mountains and biking down to the sparkling sea. We stop to

Mystery Thrill Seekers - Ojai

By Mystery Thrill Seekers

Fun, Interactive game played on location with your smart phone. Your mission is to work together to solve puzzles, unlock clues and solve who dunnit. As you

Mystery Thrill Seekers - Solvang

By Mystery Thrill Seekers

Fun, Interactive game played on location with your smart phone. Your mission is to work together to solve puzzles, unlock clues and solve who dunnit. As you

Santa Barbara Private Tour and Wine Tasting Experience

By Easy Go California Tours

If you are ready for a touch of luxury, then have a relaxing day in Santa Barbara, known as the American Riviera! This trip starts off with a spectacular

Santa Barbara Wildlife & History Kayaking Tour

By Paddle Sports Center

PADDLING SANTA BARBARA'S 'AMERICAN RIVIERA' Sandwiched between rugged coastal mountains and south-facing beaches, Santa Barbara is often called the American

Smartphone-Guided Presidio Wine Walk with Tastings

By Seeker

Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, the Presidio is renowned for its historic value and premium wines. This smartphone-guided tour allows you to

Solvang Food & Photography Tour

By Eat This, Shoot That!

Our Solvang food tour starts in Centennial Plaza and will walk you through the the downtown neighborhood streets where you will taste traditional and local

Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Lesson in Santa Barbara

By Santa Barbara Adventure Company

Stand Up Paddleboarding allows guests to experience incredible views of the city, mountains and ocean while enjoying a great total-body workout. You'll also

Sunset & Moonrise Kayaking

By Paddle Sports Center

SUNSET ALONG THE SANTA BARBARA COAST Santa Barbara sunsets are world renowned and winter happens to be the best time of year to see a dazzling display of

SUP (Stand-Up Paddle Board) Rental

By Paddle Sports Center

Get outside and breathe in the fresh sea air while exploring Santa Barbara Harbor - on a paddle board! Stand-Up Paddle Boards (SUPs) are a great way to see

SUP (Stand-Up Paddle Boarding) Lesson

By Paddle Sports Center

ASI (ACADEMY OF SURFING INSTRUCTORS) CERTIFIED SUP INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL Learn the basics of Stand-up Paddle Boarding (SUP) or advance your skills with one of our

Surf Lesson

By Paddle Sports Center

SANTA BARBARA SURFING Santa Barbara is home to excellent winter swells and summer bumps. Riding waves are not only fun, but empowering. Our surf lessons

Surfing Lesson

By Santa Barbara Adventure Company

Learn to surf the waves of Santa Barbara's beautiful beaches! This introduction is for a first time surfer or someone who has tried surfing a few times and

Vineyard to Table : Wine Country Biking & Tasting

By I Bike Santa Barbara

This is the most immersive way to experience Santa Barbara Wine Country. Pedal through the gorgeous vineyards and quaint towns of the Santa Ynez Valley with a

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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.

Day Trips

Day trips keep it simple and exciting while traveling. See all the best parts of a place by joining in on some great bite-sized excursions.

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.

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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