El Capitan State Beach

A rocky beach with large boulders, waves crashing onto the shore, and distant hills under a clear sky.

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Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

£44

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

£52

per adult

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

£28

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

£28

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

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

£26

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Santa Ynez Valley: Adventure Park Course

Santa Barbara: High Ropes Adventure Course

£47

per adult

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Lavender Inn by the Sea

Santa Barbara Beach

£1,755

per person

17 Dec - 24 Dec

found 13 hours ago

Return flight included

Edinburgh (EDI) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,355 reviews)

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

£1,867

per person

17 Dec - 24 Dec

found 13 hours ago

Return flight included

Edinburgh (EDI) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,461 reviews)

The place is fine but for the price I was not particularly happy. The water in our bathroom smelled bad and the TV didn’t work. Overall I think the stay should have been cheaper given how different it felt from the way it was advertised on the site

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Inn By The Harbor

Santa Barbara Beach

£1,777

per person

17 Dec - 24 Dec

found 13 hours ago

Return flight included

Edinburgh (EDI) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,951 reviews)

The desk staff were fantastic. I will stay here again.

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

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