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Santa Barbara Coast: The Best Itinerary

Santa Barbara’s coast is a playground. Here is how to enjoy it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Harbor
  2. 2Kayak
  3. 3Whales
  4. 4Islands

The harbor

A coastal or whale cruise.

Kayaking

The coast and sea caves.

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.

Excursão de bicicleta elétrica por Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Excursão de bicicleta elétrica por Santa Barbara
5.0(578)·3 horas
a partir de$85/ pessoa
via Viator
Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour perto de Santa Barbara (3,5 horas)
Santa Barbara
Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour perto de Santa Barbara (3,5 horas)
4.9(43)·4 horas
a partir de$122/ pessoa
via Viator
Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway Condução Autoguiada
Santa Monica
Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway Condução Autoguiada
3.5(24)·11 horas
a partir de$30/ pessoa
via Viator

Santa Barbara coast — FAQ

Can you see whales in Santa Barbara?
Yes — gray, humpback and blue whales in season.
Can you kayak the coast?
Yes — harbor and coastal kayak tours are popular.
What are the Channel Islands?
A national park of wild islands off the coast.

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