What to do in Santa Barbara County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

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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

฿1,148
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

฿1,214
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

฿2,263
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

฿1,246
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
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

฿325
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California
Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara

Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara

฿656
per adult
Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

฿505
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Moonlight Zipline Tour near Santa Barbara

Moonlight Zipline Tour near Santa Barbara

฿5,886
per adult
Moonlight Zipline Tour near Santa Barbara
The Sideways Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

฿656
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 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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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

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

Santa Ynez

A vineyard with rows of grapevines and a hilly landscape with trees and mountains in the background.

Santa Barbara

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Santa Margarita

A sunset over a beach with waves and a distant shoreline.

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