Things to do in Santa Barbara County

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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

￥4,479
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

￥11,037
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

￥6,078
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy

￥3,999
per adult
Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar

Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar

￥10,397
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar
Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor

Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

￥14,236
per adult
Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

￥7,198
per adult
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

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

￥5,598
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

￥2,462
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
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Santa Barbara Harbor

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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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Popular day trips 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

A vineyard with rows of grapevines and a dirt path.

Buellton

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