What to do in Santa Barbara County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

A historic church with two bell towers and a red-tiled roof.
A golf course with a lake, trees, and the ocean in the background.
A historic building with arched windows and a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
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.

Things to do

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

£28
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

£52
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

£29
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

£34
per adult
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

£19
per adult
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

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

£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

£12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Solvang | The Haunt: Solvang Ghost Hunting Tour

Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour

£41
per adult
Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

£45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
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Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.2 out of 10 with 27 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £28 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

Activity duration is 7 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 19 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £104 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Santa Barbara: Private Beach Horseback Ride

Santa Barbara: Private Beach Horseback Ride

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is £149 per adult
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Water activities

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Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 79 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £44 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour

Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £41 per adult
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What to do in Santa Barbara County

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Santa Barbara Harbor

9.2/10 (2,746 reviews)
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

A coastal town with a pier extending into turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and a backdrop of buildings.

Santa Maria

A coastal landscape with cliffs, clear turquoise waters, and distant mountains.

Ventura

An aerial view of a coastal town with residential areas, roads, and solar panels.

Carpinteria

A coastal landscape with a cliff overlooking the ocean, waves crashing against the shore, and a clear sky.

Goleta

A church with a red and white facade, a bell tower, and a tiled roof.

Lompoc

A mountainous landscape with vineyards and fields.

Ojai

A white SUV driving on a street with traditional half-timbered buildings and a windmill.

Solvang

A vineyard with rows of grapevines and rolling hills in the background.

Santa Ynez