Things to do in Santa Barbara County

Activities, attractions and tours

Photo provided by Visit Santa Ynez Valley
Photo provided by Visit Santa Ynez Valley
Photo provided by Visit Santa Ynez Valley
Photo provided by Visit Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Barbara County Courthouse showing an administrative building and heritage architecture
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park featuring a church or cathedral and heritage elements
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park which includes a church or cathedral

Most popular experiences in Santa Barbara County

Tours & day trips

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Los Angeles Day Trip to Santa Barbara via Oxnard-Amtrak Coast Starlight

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
Price is €167 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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3-Winery Tour Includes Lunch from Santa Ynez/Solvang/Buellton

3-Winery Tour Includes Lunch from Santa Ynez/Solvang/Buellton

Activity duration is 5 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €94 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Private Harbour Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

Private Harbour Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is €163 per traveller*
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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
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €47 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Activity duration is 6 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is €59 per adult
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What to do in Santa Barbara County

Santa Maria

Santa Maria

Channel Islands National Park

Ventura

Goleta

Goleta

Ojai

Ojai

Solvang

Solvang

Los Alamos

Los Alamos

Photo by Terry Fletcher

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