Things to do in Santa Barbara County

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

€32
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

€60
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Discover Santa Barbara Yacht Cruise

Discover Santa Barbara Yacht Cruise

€39
per adult
Discover Santa Barbara Yacht Cruise
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

€33
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
The Sideways Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

€17
per traveller
Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara

Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara

€17
per adult
Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

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

€30
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

€13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California

Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California

€9
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California
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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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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 coastal landscape with a cliff overlooking the ocean, waves crashing against the shore, and a clear sky.

Goleta

A mountainous landscape with vineyards and fields.

Ojai

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

Solvang

A sunset over a hilly landscape with sparse trees and a clear sky.

Los Alamos

A vineyard with rows of grapevines, a winding road, and a large tree in the center.

Orcutt