What to do in Santa Barbara County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

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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 featuring heritage architecture and an administrative building
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park showing heritage elements and a church or cathedral
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park showing a church or cathedral
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Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 18 reviews
Price is ฿884 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,421 per traveller*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Dune Buggy, UTV or quad bike Experience at Pismo Beach

Dune Buggy, UTV or quad bike Experience at Pismo Beach

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿4,431 per adult
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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 ฿1,863 per adult
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What to do in Santa Barbara County

Day trip destinations from Santa Barbara County

Channel Islands National Park

Ventura

Carpinteria

Carpinteria

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Lompoc

Solvang

Solvang

Santa Ynez Valley showing mountains and tranquil scenes

Santa Ynez

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

Photo by Mariam Qozi

Santa Margarita

Lower Village

Lower Village