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Santa Barbara in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Santa Barbara? City and coast. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Mission
  2. 2Downtown
  3. 3Harbor
  4. 4Wine

Morning: the mission

The Queen of the Missions.

Midday: downtown

State Street and the courthouse.

Afternoon: the harbor

A coastal cruise.

Santa Barbara in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Santa Barbara in one day?
Yes — the mission, downtown and harbor fill a day.
What is the best one-day tour?
A city and mission tour with a harbor cruise.
Is one day enough?
One day covers the city; add a day for wine country.