Tours of Santa Barbara . ( Private ) 6 hours .
Description
Tours of Santa Barbara offers the most comprehensive tour of, Santa Barbara in the World offering one and two day tours of, Santa Barbara . In this journey you'll see the region's finest places while discovering a portfolio of local and hidden attractions taking you to hot spots combined with unique landscapes and near breath taking panoramic views from all around in this tour . AGE RESTRICTED FROM 1 to 62 YEARS because of ext. walking, stairways and brief climbing .
Tour Options
Itinerary
Stearns Wharf is located in the harbor in Santa Barbara, California, United States. When completed In 1872, it became the longest deep-water Wharf between San Pedro and San Francisco. Named for its builder, local lumberman John P. Stearns . Fishing, shopping, dining and much more to do on the Wharf all the while being surrounded by the Pacific Ocean .
Designed in the Spanish-Colonial style and completed in 1929, the fully operational Courthouse is an iconic Santa Barbara landmark with its distinctive four-faced clock tower, red tile roofs, elegant arches and verdant sunken garden and grounds. Visitors can get a visual history lesson from the elaborate hand-painted murals, marvel at ornate wrought-iron chandeliers and climb to the top of the clock tower for an incredible panoramic view of Santa Barbara and beyond.
There's something for everyone at the Santa Barbara City Waterfront, the breathtaking span of palm-lined beaches along the Boulevard leading to, the Lagoon and Montecito and North to Santa Barbara's Mesa while bordering the world-famous Stearns Wharf and California's oldest – and most beautiful - working harbor. The Waterfront is blessed with three picturesque, golden sand beaches. Chase Palm park is located here with an Arts and Craft fair held here every week .
The Lobero Theatre is an historic building in Santa Barbara, California. The theater was originally built as an opera house, in a refurbished adobe school building, by Italian immigrant José Lobero in 1873.
There’s no better way to experience the history and grandeur of Old Mission Santa Barbara than with a self-guided tour. Situated on 15 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Mission grounds include the beautiful Mission Church, Historic Cemetery and Mausoleum, a nine-room museum of historical artwork and artifacts, and multiple lush gardens.
The breathtaking and must-see sights of Santa Barbara are beautifully captured in a designated driving tour that covers for miles with short stops in the " Mesa " traveling by Arroyo beach, the Boat House and up through, Hope Ranch .
With unbeatable views, delicious dining and dozens of exciting activities, the Santa Barbara Harbor is the perfect place to spend the day by the water. Located along the bustling Santa Barbara Waterfront, this historic working harbor is an excellent launch pad for a variety of adventures including sailing, sea kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), scuba diving, deep sea fishing, whale watching, fisherman's market and much more. Several of the harbor’s businesses offer boat charters, cruises, equipment rentals and lessons, so it’s easy to find everything you need to explore the coast.
A mecca for ten to 100 million dollar homes, movie stars, celebrities . The secluded hillside estates of Montecito, lies adjacent to Santa Barbara, between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains and is a paradise for Hollywood stars and the super wealthy who want to live in splendid isolation. Homes here can easily reach in the tens of millions of dollars . Many homes are behind tall gates and shrubs over 15 feet high . Chic, yet somewhat under the radar, the area has a mellow vibe, with sun-drenched tranquil beaches, a Mediterranean climate and a beautiful natural setting that draws comparisons with the South of France and Tuscany.
Bars, Wineries, Arts and crafts, Restaurants, Go - Cart, Bike and more rentals .
The oldest structure in, Santa Barbara . Originally built in 1783 and still standing . See history as it unfolds before your eyes .
As the name suggests, Butterfly beach is the abode of numerous beautiful butterflies. During low tides, when the seashore widens, the beach is littered with crabs and goldfishes. Sea urchins, sea cucumbers, and even redfish are common sights here.
We're not giving away our twenty other attractions for other Companies to steal .
Experience the history of Santa Barbara's Riviera from our earliest residents, the Chumash Indians to the silent film era. to the founding of Fiesta and more . See historic, Santa Barbara unfold before you .
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Pickup Locations & Times
AGE RESTRICTED FROM 1 to 65 YEARS . This is a walking tour . Our guide will drive you to and from explaining each attraction before and during the time you get there . We strictly enforce age requirements because of ext. walking, stairways and even some climbing . Pick up areas are from, Space X to Los Olivos to Montecito and all points in between . We happily do pick ups out of our area for a nominal surcharge
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- There are no dress codes anywhere in, Santa Barbara or in California for that matter so dress whatever your most comfortable wearing . Everyone is warmly welcomed .
- Sorry, no pets .
- Age restricted from 1 to 62 years due to ext. walking, stairs and brief climbing .
Reviews(20)
Felix was a highly knowledgeable and thoughtful tour guide. He made sure we had time at each stop, yet gave us space to explore through out the day. He provided great hints for what to look for as highlights at each stop. We had a delicious lunch at a nice picnic area near the ocean. The weather was beautiful and the tour experience was beyond our expectations and we recommend it for everyone. The only challenge we experienced was the walk up to the clock tower, which the stairs going up were steep. It was magnificent and worth every dollar.
We chose this tour because it had great reviews, and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best decisions we could have made. Our guide, Felix, has spent most of his life in Santa Barbara, so he knew exactly where to take us, both in the city and in the surrounding areas. He created a calm, relaxed atmosphere that perfectly matched our pace as a family traveling with two pre-teens, who also had a fantastic time. We discovered beautiful places with stunning views, had lunch overlooking the ocean, and watched the sunset from up high. We also visited some of the city’s most interesting historic spots. Overall, it was a truly wonderful experience, and I would totally recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys landscapes, nature, and learning about the history of a place. After this tour, we all agreed as a family that Santa Barbara is now one of our favorite destinations, and we will definitely be coming back. As a fun extra, Felix has even appeared in a few movies, so he has some really entertaining stories to share. Easy 5 out of 5 stars. 🌟
Felix was an amazing tour guide and showed us all over Santa Barbara… told us about different restaurants to go to and never hesitated to stop to let us take pictures
Very thorough, thoughtful and goes above and beyond. Even though we went over on time still ensured we saw everything. Made everything as easy as possible
Jerry gave us the most wonderful experience. Will and I were visiting from NC and first timers in Santa Barbara. It was such an excellent and fun day. Enjoyed the history, views and even a fantastic lunch was included. Couldn’t have been happier with the day.
Great day out exploring all the highlights of Santa Barbara with Jerry. He is a local who is very knowledgeable and knows the area extremely well. You'll get to stop, or atleast drive past, all the main attractions and neighborhoods. We had a pleasant day and also enjoyed a nice picnic lunch overlooking the ocean!! Don't hesitate to book this tour if you're in need of a general SB tour!!
My family and I had a fantastic tour of Santa Barbara with Jerry, who demonstrated exceptional professionalism and extensive knowledge of local attractions. He provided convenient pickup and drop-off services from our Airbnb and at each site we visited. Most notably, my children thoroughly enjoyed themselves, appreciating the complimentary snacks and beverages he offered. We also savored a delightful lunch at Shoreline Park. For a superb tour experience, I highly recommend Jerry. We certainly look forward to touring with him again.
World class private tour!! Our private driver/tour guide, Jerry, went above and beyond in providing us a comfortable, safe, informative and fun tour! Jerry provided us with a picnic lunch at the beach and had snacks and drinks for us during the entire tour. He was very patient, helpful and very respectful! He never rushed us or gave us time limits which made us feel first class in service! He took us to so many beautiful places that were so memorable for us! We also got to see some private hidden spots that we never expected to see!! We highly recommend you taking this tour! Thank you Jerry for taking good care of us! We truly appreciated the VIP service!
Oh, Lisette !!! Wow . That review was so thoughtful it almost knocked me over . From the bottom of my heart i can't thankyou enough for taking the time to write such an incredibly beautiful review as that . Never expected that much . Jerry
We had a great time, Jerry was knowledgeable and friendly. He was very considerate. He would drop us off at the entrance then park. We would text him to retrieve us.
Hi, Adrian and David . I , too had a great time with two great tour guests such as yourselves who were friendly, very considerate and kind enough to treat me to lunch at, Rudy's . Hope your trip to, Palm Springs was a good one .
Jason was very accommodating, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about Santa Barbara. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Being allowed to take our time at each stop and take in the beautiful Santa Barbara scenery made the tour a delight. This was our first time visiting the city and it was only a planned day-trip. After the tour and discovery so much, we know we must return. THANK YOU for exceeding our expectations!
OMG !!! What a nice review you left me . Your experiences on cruise ships was fascinating . Your pics are beautiful . Loved listening to you and it was an honor and privilege having the both of you as my guests . Your super nice review was amazing as are the both of you . God bless . Jason
