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Home/Destinations/Santa Barbara/Harbor & Whales

Harbor & Whale Tours

On the water: harbor cruises and whale-watching trips sail out to spot whales, dolphins and sea lions, with sunset yacht cruises along the coast. A wonderful way to see the Riviera.

64 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
4.6(925)·1h 30min
from$37/ person
via Viator
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour
5.0(604)·2h 30min
from$85/ person
via Viator
Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide
Santa Barbara
Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide
5.0(458)·1h 30min
from$55/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Wine Tour in Santa Barbara to Exclusive Vineyards
Santa Barbara
Small-Group Wine Tour in Santa Barbara to Exclusive Vineyards
5.0(301)·7 hours
from$235/ person
via Viator
Epic Zipline Tour near Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Epic Zipline Tour near Santa Barbara
5.0(272)·2 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Taco Tour Santa Barbara | Food Tour
Santa Barbara
Taco Tour Santa Barbara | Food Tour
4.9(259)·2h 30min
from$159/ person
via Viator
All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour
Santa Barbara
All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour
4.8(247)·5 hours
from$220/ person
via Viator
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
4.9(227)·2 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike
4.9(184)·7 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour
Santa Barbara
Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour
5.0(163)·
from$235/ person
via Viator
Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour
4.9(119)·6 hours
from$225/ person
via Viator
City & Sand Electric Bike Tour
Santa Barbara
City & Sand Electric Bike Tour
5.0(102)·2h 30min
from$105/ person
via Viator
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
4.6(94)·1 hour
from$38/ person
via Viator
Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Santa Barbara
Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
4.9(79)·2 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara
4.9(65)·1 hour
from$189/ person
via Viator
Private Santa Barbara History and Architecture Walking Tour
Santa Barbara
Private Santa Barbara History and Architecture Walking Tour
5.0(62)·2–3 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Discover Santa Barbara Yacht Experience
Santa Barbara
Discover Santa Barbara Yacht Experience
4.6(54)·1h 30min
from$45/ person
via Viator
Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour Near Santa Barbara (3.5 Hours)
Santa Barbara
Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour Near Santa Barbara (3.5 Hours)
4.9(50)·3h 30min
from$122/ person
via Viator
Private Sidecar Winery Tour through Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Private Sidecar Winery Tour through Santa Barbara
4.1(49)·2h 30min
from$165/ person
via Viator
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht
4.6(44)·1h 30min
from$65/ person
via Viator
Private All-Inclusive Wine Tasting Tour
Santa Barbara
Private All-Inclusive Wine Tasting Tour
4.6(30)·5–6 hours
from$290/ person
via Viator
Santa Barbara Scenic Train and Coastal Charm 1-Day Trip from LA
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara Scenic Train and Coastal Charm 1-Day Trip from LA
3.9(29)·10–12 hours
from$188/ person
via Viator
Private 6 hour Tour of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Private 6 hour Tour of Santa Barbara
5.0(23)·6 hours
from$219/ person
via Viator
Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Day Tour from Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Day Tour from Los Angeles
4.4(14)·8h 30min
from$549/ person
via Viator
Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
3.0(8)·1–2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour
Santa Barbara
5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour
4.0(8)·2h 30min
from$115/ person
via Viator
Electric Bike Rental in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Electric Bike Rental in Santa Barbara
5.0(6)·1 hour
from$18/ person
via Viator
Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
3.0(2)·1h–1h 30min
from$10/ person
via Viator
Pacific Coast Highway San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara Audio Tour
San Luis Obispo
Pacific Coast Highway San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara Audio Tour
8–9 hours
from$13/ person
via Viator
Santa Barbara to Santa Monica Audio Tour
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara to Santa Monica Audio Tour
8–9 hours
from$15/ person
via Viator

Harbor & Whales in Santa Barbara — FAQ

Can you see whales in Santa Barbara?
Yes — gray, humpback and blue whales in season.
When is whale season?
Grays in winter, humpbacks and blues in summer.
What do harbor cruises include?
Coastal sailing, wildlife and sunset options.

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