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Home/Destinations/Santa Barbara/Santa Barbara day trips
Day trips · Santa Barbara itinerary

Santa Barbara Day Trips: The Best Itinerary

Santa Barbara is a base for the Central Coast. Here is how to day-trip — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Solvang
  2. 2Wine
  3. 3Islands
  4. 4Coast

Solvang

The Danish village.

Wine country

The Santa Ynez Valley.

The islands

The Channel Islands.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Santa Barbara — prices per person.

Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes
Santa Barbara
Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes
5.0(112)·2h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
Private VIP Santa Barbara Wine Tour. Your Group. Your Day. (4-8)
Santa Barbara
Private VIP Santa Barbara Wine Tour. Your Group. Your Day. (4-8)
5.0(72)·2 days
from$275/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country
Santa Barbara
Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country
5.0(68)·
from$235/ person
via Viator
Beginner or Intermediate Mountain Bike Tour of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Beginner or Intermediate Mountain Bike Tour of Santa Barbara
5.0(51)·1h 30min–2h
from$125/ person
via Viator
Santa Barbara Wine Tour Experience - Authentic and Boutique
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Wine Tour Experience - Authentic and Boutique
5.0(30)·6 hours
from$200/ 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 Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid
5.0(141)·
from$60/ person
via Viator
Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
Santa Barbara
Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
5.0(19)·3 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator

Santa Barbara day trips — FAQ

What day trips are there from Santa Barbara?
Solvang, wine country and the Channel Islands.
How far is Solvang?
About 45 minutes over the pass.
Are the Channel Islands worth it?
Yes — they are a pristine national park.

Explore more in Santa Barbara

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