What to do in Santa Barbara County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

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

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

฿1,181
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

฿1,090
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

฿1,248
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

฿2,328
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Ynez Valley: Adventure Park Course

Santa Barbara: High Ropes Adventure Course

฿2,159
per adult
Santa Barbara: High Ropes Adventure Course
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

฿321
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

฿519
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

฿2,024
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
The Sideways Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

฿674
per traveller
Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
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What to do in Santa Barbara County

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Santa Barbara Zoo

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Why not meet the animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your holiday in Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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Day trip destinations from Santa Barbara County

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Ventura

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Carpinteria

A beach with palm trees, a path, and sailboats in the distance.

Lompoc

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Solvang

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Santa Ynez

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Santa Barbara

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Santa Margarita

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