Private 6 hour Tour of Santa Barbara

5.0 (23 reviews) Santa Barbara, USA
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketPaper ticket only accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Tours of Santa Barbara offers the most comprehensive tour of, Santa Barbara in the World offering one and two day tours of, Santa Barbara . In this journey you'll see the region's finest places while discovering a portfolio of local and hidden attractions taking you to hot spots combined with unique landscapes and near breath taking panoramic views from all around in this tour .
AGE RESTRICTED FROM 1 to 65 YEARS because of ext. walking, stairways and you could be climbing up a hillside . Photo identification may be requested .

What's included

  • Tour guide
  • Air conditioned vehicles
  • Photographer on hand to capture those special moments .
  • Bottled water . Snacks .
  • We pick up in the Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc & Santa Barbara .
  • Lunch included for 4 or more guests or guide will take you to a luncheon .
  • Private Transportation
  • Exploring, discovering, enjoying and relaxing .
  • Safe and sober professional drivers .
  • AGE REQUIREMENTS : 1 to 65 YEARS . Physical activity is required .
  • Not a sit in a bus Hollywood type of tour .
  • Ticket to inside the Mission is $17 per person but is optional .

What to expect

  1. Stearns Wharf
    15m
    Stearns Wharf is located in the harbor in Santa Barbara, California, United States. When completed In 1872, it became the longest deep-water Wharf between San Pedro and San Francisco. Named for its builder, local lumberman John P. Stearns . Fishing, shopping, dining and much more to do on the Wharf all the while being surrounded by the Pacific Ocean .
  2. Santa Barbara County Courthouse
    1h
    Designed in the Spanish-Colonial style and completed in 1929, the fully operational Courthouse is an iconic Santa Barbara landmark with its distinctive four-faced clock tower, red tile roofs, elegant arches and verdant sunken garden and grounds. Visitors can get a visual history lesson from the elaborate hand-painted murals, marvel at ornate wrought-iron chandeliers and climb to the top of the clock tower for an incredible panoramic view of Santa Barbara and beyond.
  3. 5m
    There's something for everyone at the Santa Barbara City Waterfront, the breathtaking span of palm-lined beaches along the Boulevard leading to, the Lagoon and Montecito and North to Santa Barbara's Mesa while bordering the world-famous Stearns Wharf and California's oldest – and most beautiful - working harbor. The Waterfront is blessed with three picturesque, golden sand beaches. Chase Palm park is located here with an Arts and Craft fair held here every week .
  4. Lobero Theatre
    5m
    The Lobero Theatre is an historic building in Santa Barbara, California. The theater was originally built as an opera house, in a refurbished adobe school building, by Italian immigrant José Lobero in 1873.
  5. Old Mission Santa Barbara
    1h
    There’s no better way to experience the history and grandeur of Old Mission Santa Barbara than with a self-guided tour. Situated on 15 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Mission grounds include the beautiful Mission Church, Historic Cemetery and Mausoleum, a nine-room museum of historical artwork and artifacts, and multiple lush gardens.
  6. Santa Barbara Scenic Drive
    5m
    The breathtaking and must-see sights of Santa Barbara are beautifully captured in a designated driving tour that covers for miles with short stops in the " Mesa " traveling by Arroyo beach, the Boat House and up through, Hope Ranch .
  7. Santa Barbara Waterfront
    5m
    With unbeatable views, delicious dining and dozens of exciting activities, the Santa Barbara Harbor is the perfect place to spend the day by the water. Located along the bustling Santa Barbara Waterfront, this historic working harbor is an excellent launch pad for a variety of adventures including sailing, sea kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), scuba diving, deep sea fishing, whale watching, fisherman's market and much more. Several of the harbor’s businesses offer boat charters, cruises, equipment rentals and lessons, so it’s easy to find everything you need to explore the coast.
  8. Montecito
    20m
    A mecca for ten to 100 million dollar homes, movie stars, celebrities . The secluded hillside estates of Montecito, lies adjacent to Santa Barbara, between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains and is a paradise for Hollywood stars and the super wealthy who want to live in splendid isolation. Homes here can easily reach in the tens of millions of dollars . Many homes are behind tall gates and shrubs over 15 feet high .
    Chic, yet somewhat under the radar, the area has a mellow vibe, with sun-drenched tranquil beaches, a Mediterranean climate and a beautiful natural setting that draws comparisons with the South of France and Tuscany.
  9. Funk Zone
    10m
    Bars, Wineries, Arts and crafts, Restaurants, Go - Cart, Bike and more rentals .
  10. El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
    20m
    The oldest structure in, Santa Barbara . Originally built in 1783 and still standing . See history as it unfolds before your eyes .
  11. Butterfly Beach
    5m
    As the name suggests, Butterfly beach is the abode of numerous beautiful butterflies. During low tides, when the seashore widens, the beach is littered with crabs and goldfishes. Sea urchins, sea cucumbers, and even redfish are common sights here.
  12. Santa Barbara
    2h
    We're not giving away our twenty other attractions for other Companies to steal .
  13. Santa Barbara Historical Museum
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Experience the history of Santa Barbara's Riviera from our earliest residents, the Chumash Indians to the silent film era. to the founding of Fiesta and more . See historic, Santa Barbara unfold before you .

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Most anywhere . We give an extra hour tour if starting & ending from Solvang, Lompoc or Santa Ynez Valley areas .

End point

Most anywhere . We give an extra hour tour if starting & ending from Solvang, Lompoc or Santa Ynez Valley areas .

Pickup details

AGE RESTRICTED FROM 1 to 65 YEARS . Identification may be required .This is essentially a walking tour .Our guide will drive you to and from explaining each attraction before and during the time you get there . We strictly enforce age requirements due to ext. walking, stairways and climbing . Some people are much older then 65 years and show up in walkers or canes or have physical limitations and are unable to tour . This is why we now may request photo Iidentification .
Pick up areas are from, Space X to to Los Olivos to Santa Barbara area and all points in between . We happily do pick ups out of our area for a surcharge .

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • There are no dress codes anywhere in, Santa Barbara or in California for that matter so dress whatever your most comfortable wearing . Everyone is warmly welcomed .
  • Sorry, no pets .
  • Age restricted from 1 to 65 years due to ext. walking, stairs and you may be climbing up a mountainside ..
  • Photo identification may be requested .

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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