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Don't drive your car there. Take local transit or bikes.
Santa Barbara Harbor
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Tours & day trips
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Los Angeles Day Trip to Santa Barbara via Oxnard-Amtrak Coast Starlight
Activity duration is 10 hours and 55 minutes
4.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Private & custom tours
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Wine Tours One
Activity duration is 6 hours
Free cancellation available
Water activities
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Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
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Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Activity duration is 6 minutes
Free cancellation available
Wildlife & nature
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Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Reviews of Santa Barbara Harbor
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Take a whale watching trip with Condor Express. Fabulous!
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We went whale watching. Very cool.
Popular places to visit
Stearns Wharf
4.5/5(925 reviews)
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
5/5(5 reviews)
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center during your travels in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Moreton Bay Fig Tree
4.5/5(12 reviews)
Explore the lovely green spaces of Moreton Bay Fig Tree and also enjoy the biking trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Leadbetter Beach
4.5/5(23 reviews)
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Leadbetter Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Barbara. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.
Shoreline Park
4.5/5(37 reviews)
Shoreline Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Paseo Nuevo Mall
4/5(17 reviews)
You can enjoy retail therapy at Paseo Nuevo Mall during your trip to Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Best Lodging Options Near Santa Barbara Harbor
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Beachside Inn
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
223 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
La Playa Inn
116 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Mason Beach Inn
324 W. Mason Street, Santa Barbara, CA
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