Tours in Santa Barbara

Our Santa Barbara Kayak Tour can be a private tour or group tour experience. You choose your adventure! If you're looking for a more intimate Santa Barbara kayaking experience then our private kayak tour will be a perfect fit. If you're hoping to kayak Santa Barbara with other travelers and enjoy the sights with new friends then the group kayak tour is the way to go! Whichever kayaking tour you choose you'll be in the very capable hands of our friendly and experienced tour guides. Your local kayaking guide will show you the stunning boats in our harbor as well as introduce you to some cute and cuddly sea lions and seals! Prepare to take in views of Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Mountains, and keep your eyes peeled for dolphins! Your expert guide will share information about Santa Barbara's top attractions and customize the speed of the ride to suit your needs. Our goal is that kayaking Santa Barbara will be the highlight of your trip!

Take an adventure though, Santa Barbara where unforgettable experiences intertwine with the region's finest attractions . Discover a portfolio of local attractions, taking you to hot spots and hidden gems mixed together with unique landscapes and near breath taking panoramic views from all around in this tour . AGE RESTRICTED . FROM 1 to 62 YEARS . There is walking required at each attraction we stop at .

Indulge in a culinary adventure featuring 5 hand-selected tacos from top local spots, 3 refreshing alcoholic drinks, and exclusive "Shop Local" coupons to elevate your experience. This 2.5-hour walking tour spans 1.5 scenic miles, blending delicious food with a touch of local charm. Ranked the #1 Food Tour in Santa Barbara with over 150 glowing 5-star reviews, our expert guides bring the journey to life with engaging stories, plenty of laughs, and a dash of local history. Perfect for foodies, f foodies, families, and fun-seekers alike—join us and savor the flavors of Santa Barbara like never before!

Here at Menchaca Chocolates we'd like to think we are adventurers continuing to re-define an ancient Pod found 150 miles from the equator. So we decided that to truly understand this magical bean you have to experience it through all your senses: taste, touch, smell, cracking and visual transformation. We developed these Chocolate & Art Workshops to do just that. You will get to know the possibilities and have a chance to make a custom unique Chocolate product and if you choose, design a label or Box to package it in. You can also learn exactly how we make our chocolate in Mr. Menchaca's Micro- batch Chocolate Factory Tour!

Explore the ocean views and city sights of Santa Barbara on an electric bike! Capable of speeds up to 20 mph and a range of 25 - 75 miles! These bikes make your sight seeing a breeze! These fun-filled ebikes will help you see more of the city than you expected all without breaking a sweat!

For those seeking a fun and challenging adventure, spend up to 2 hours on this epic Adventure Course! This course features 80+ obstacles at heights up to 60 feet above the ground, built within an old growth oak grove. There are 4 main routes among 2 different levels, with obstacles ranging in difficulty from easy to very difficult. Challenge yourself at Highline Adventures!

Step aboard Lil’ Toot, Santa Barbara’s happiest boat, and celebrate life’s special moments surrounded by family, friends, and the beauty of the harbor. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, bachelorette parties, or simply gathering your favorite people, this private one-hour cruise offers an intimate and unforgettable way to mark any occasion. With space for up to 19 guests, a dedicated captain and crew, and drinks and snacks available onboard, everything you need for a carefree celebration is waiting for you.

The only all-electric Duffy charter boat in Santa Barbara. Price includes captain. Whisper is USCG certified to carry up to 6 passengers (max). Trip is fully private with your guests only. Bring your own appetizers, beer, and wine (no corkage fee!) This is primarily a harbor-based cruise. When conditions are favorable, Whisper can also go out around Stearns Wharf. Boarding is 5 mins prior to departure. If you miss scheduled departure time, the tour is not extended.

Use real ghost hunting gear and learn of Solvang's haunted past, with creepy stories collected from locals. We're the original ghost tour, with a haunted adventure taking you through Solvang's charming streets and historic Danish-style buildings. Using professional ghost-hunting tools like EMF meters, dowsing rods, and a Spirit Box, you’ll get hands-on as you search for signs of the supernatural. Hear strange stories of haunted bakeries, ghostly restaurant patrons, and spirits that still linger behind the village’s cozy façade. Blending folklore, history, and interactive ghost hunting, this tour offers a fun, spooky, and surprisingly thoughtful way to explore Solvang. We’ll wrap up with a closing ritual to honor the energies we’ve encountered and ensure a peaceful parting. Recommended for ages 12+ due to mature themes, including serial killers, brothels, and true crime.

This is not your typical wine tasting. The Wine & True Crime Tour blends Solvang’s quirkiest tasting rooms with chilling tales of crime and the macabre. Think of it as a storytelling experience with drinks, not a guided lesson in wine. Over two hours, you’ll join a small group of fellow true crime fans as we visit three unique spots, including a slasher-themed winery and offbeat wine bars. Along the way, your guide will share gripping stories of 70s serial killers, unsolved mysteries, and haunted mortuaries. You’ll enjoy three generous pours: a wine flight, a wine-based tiki cocktail (no rum here), and a sparkling wine farewell toast. Come ready for dark tales, bold pours, and a one-of-a-kind night out.

Join us for a relaxing sunset ocean kayak tour. This is a great way to end your day. We’ll enjoy 2-hours together on the water exploring the Santa Barbara harbor & shoreline as the sun sets, creating a gorgeous backdrop of the city and the Santa Ynez Mountain range. This tour is fun and affordable for the whole family! Plus, it’s great for all sea kayaking skill levels including beginners to advanced.

US Ghost Adventures is the leading provider of haunted ghost tours in America — we even own some of the most haunted properties in America, like the Lizzie Borden House! Every tour is hosted by an experienced, knowledgeable local guide. You’ll hear firsthand accounts from people who have witnessed the unexplained — sometimes even a guest’s eerie encounter or the guide’s own!   US Ghost Adventures offers an authentic experience that strives to make sense of the unexplainable. Our ghost tours are based on real-world portrayals of hauntings and well-documented history.

Nestled within the majestic oak canopy of the Santa Ynez Valley, the Skynet Playground invites thrill-seekers of all ages to engage in a unique aerial adventure. This innovative playground features a netted course designed for bouncing, balancing, crawling, and climbing, allowing participants to explore their limits in a safe environment. With up to 90 minutes of limitless fun, the experience is accompanied by expert guides who ensure safety and provide essential instructions. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the oak grove, this adventure is perfect for family outings, team-building events, or celebrating special occasions.

When you come on a tour with me, I can show you the must see sites, as well as some out-of-the-way architectural gems that only a local like me knows about. I have researched local history quite extensively and am very knowledgeable. What makes this tour unique is my in-depth understanding of local history, lore, and architecture, and my abilities to answer whatever questions you might have, as well as to show you the hidden places that aren’t listed in every guidebook. We can arrange beforehand to focus on what you find most interesting: Architecture? History? Adobe construction? Fabulous views? Gardens (Santa Barbara has one of the largest varieties of trees in its downtown area of any city in the country!)? Perhaps a combination of them all! I can cater to whatever interests you have!

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Come relax and unwind for an hour with the fuzzy, loving rescued cats of Cat Therapy! We foster cats rescued by the local shelter in a comfortable, home-like environment. While they wait to be adopted, guests can visit them, helping us socialize the kitties. Entry fees support our mission of finding homes for rescued cats. Visitors from all over the world welcome to this local experience.

Kayak one of the few remaining sections of undeveloped, scenic coastline in California, home to more than 1,500 plant and animal species. This popular, 3-hour kayaking trip features regular wildlife encounters, beautiful coastal views and some time to swim (optional).

Uncork the magic of the Santa Ynez Valley with Grapeline Wine Tours—a curated wine country experience like no other. Delight in visits to three wineries, where reservations and logistics are handled by Grapeline. Savor each sip at your own pace—tasting fees are NOT included and are pay-as-you-go. Many wineries offer partial or full refunds when you join their wine clubs or purchase bottles to take home. Indulge in a delicious, boxed picnic lunch with seven options to choose from, enjoyed amidst the serene backdrop of a winery. Relax and enjoy hosted transportation aboard a deluxe touring vehicle, led by a friendly and knowledgeable driver/host who ensures your day is seamless and fun. Convenient pick-up and drop-off are included from Santa Ynez Valley area hotels, making your wine adventure as effortless as it is memorable. With Grapeline, your journey through wine country is filled with exceptional tastes, picturesque settings, and unforgettable moments.

** PRIVATE WINE TOUR TO SMALL PRODUCTION WINERIES NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - PRIVATE VEHICLE (2-8 guests max) & ALL PRIVATE LOCATIONS THESE PRIVATE LOCATIONS ARE NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ARE A MORE SELECT LIST. Enjoy limited release, premium wines in all seated one-on-one tastings. Tour the vineyards and barrel rooms with the owners and winemakers themselves. FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE WINE EXPERIENCE BEYOND THE CROWDED, PUBLIC COMMERCIAL WINERIES. We provide our guests with insider's access to Santa Barbara’s ultra small production, private estates, vineyards and wineries. Upon booking contact our hotline. • PRIVATE SEATED TASTINGS • TASTE WITH WINEMAKERS AND OWNERS • NO COMMERCIAL WINERIES, NO TASTING ROOMS • NO STANDING AT A BAR IN A CROWDED WINERY • NO BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES • LUXURY TESLA MODEL X SUV (for 2-5 guests) or LUXURY MERCEDES (for 5-8 guests) 

Enrich yourself while you let your hair down in Santa Barbara! On this three-hour walking tour, you'll learn the history, architecture and pop-culture facts of the area, all while enjoying unique local watering holes for libations and a few happy hour nibbles at your discretion. This fun tour includes two cocktail tastings and one brewery stop. Each establishment offers mouth-watering snacks to please your palette, and our guides will be happy to recommend their favorites! All of the special cocktails and beer are included in the tour are pre-selected, historically significant and perfectly complement the tour. You'll love what the brewers and mixologists have in store for you! It's a celebratory way to get the lay of the land, learn about Santa Barbara's rich history, and start the evening off right. Tour is approximately three hours give or take. Three different, pre-selected cocktails and one light bite are included in the tour unless you choose the A la Carte option.

Skip the tourist traps and head out with a local foodie for a fun-filled, behind-the-scenes cultural food tour in the unique Danish village nestled in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley (30 miles north of downtown Santa Barbara). Our Solvang food tour starts along Mission Drive and will walk you through the the downtown neighborhood streets where you will taste traditional Danish and local artisan food and drink unique to Solvang and the Central Coast. Indulge in bites of traditional Danish comfort fare and freshly baked goods as well as craft beer, local wine, & artisan eats. Along the way, you’ll get immersed in the local culture and hear interesting stories about each place you’ll visit. You’ll also learn easy-to-shoot food photo tips from your pro tour guide on this foodie photography tour and take your photo skills to the next level using your smartphone’s camera app. By the end of your 3-4 hour tour, you’ll be eating like a local and shooting like a pro!

Witness the stunning Santa Barbara sunset aboard the Azure Seas yacht. Departing from Stearns Wharf, this 1.5-hour cruise offers breathtaking views of the coastline and the majestic Santa Ynez mountains. Perfect for romantic evenings or gatherings with friends and family, the cruise features a full bar with local wines, craft beers, cocktails and delicious snacks (available for purchase). - 1.5-hour sunset cruise from Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara - Full bar onboard with local wines and craft beer options (credit card only, no cash) *Please note that all Viator bookings are on the main deck

Eat your way through Solvang’s most delicious, authentic spots on this small-group food and wine walk. Led by a local in-the-know, you’ll skip the cheesy tourist traps and dive straight into the town’s real flavor, from award-winning sandwiches and artisan sushi to authentic Danish pastries and small-batch gelato. Along the way, you’ll sip local wines from the Santa Ynez Valley, meet some of the chefs and owners who keep the town’s food scene thriving, and hear quirky history, insider tips, and a few secrets you won’t find in any guidebook (we’re called Secret Solvang for a reason). Whether it’s your first visit or your annual trip, this is the tastiest and most fun way to experience Solvang like a local: relaxed vibes, genuine, and unforgettable.

Cruise through the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara, as we pass through State Street and the funk zone. The tour will take riders along both east and west beach as we make our way to Santa Barbara City College for the best views of the city. Then we will make our way to the celebrity hangout of Montecito. Cruising along Butterfly Beach and into the lower village, from here we will head to the famous Rosewood Miramar resort and up to the Upper Village.