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Explore the city sights and rugged hills around Santa Barbara with an electric, mountain or hybrid bike 1- or 2-day rental. Get around town easily on an eco-friendly electric bike that doesn't require pedaling. For a more adventurous experience, explore the city streets or Santa Ynez Mountains on your mountain bike. Or get a hybrid bike that combines the speed of a road bike with the stability of a city bike. Choose from a wide variety of models appropriate for beginners and experts alike. Biking around town provides a great workout and allows you to cover lots of ground fast — there's no better way to see Santa Barbara!
Prices start at $60 per person for this Santa Barbara experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please find our Bike Shop at 736 Carpinteria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. You will see our big painted globe and blue "Bike Rental" signs in our parking lot where you are welcome to park! We look forward to seeing you!. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 140 verified reviews; it is run by Cal Coast Adventures. Most-mentioned highlights: Water bottle; Helmet; 1- or 2-day bike rental (based on option selected).
There was a bit of confusion about their opening time - google said 9a and was supposed to say 9:30a. The woman that helped me was very accommodating and said they would fix the error.
Glad you electric bike rental was easy! Sorry for the confusion. In the past we change our hours based off of our busy season and slow season, but we are open typically at 9:30am.
16 bikes delivered on time with helmets, locks, and maps. Priced very competitively. We had no issues with any of the bikes and I would highly recommend them.
Thank you so much for leaving a review! We’re glad the delivery went smoothly and that all 16 bikes, helmets, locks, and maps were ready to go on time. It’s great to hear everything worked well for your group, and we really appreciate the recommendation! 🚲
The company had our bikes ready when we arrived and they were all very helpful, the only down fall was a loose bike seat during my ride but was manageable and did not take away from our experience.
Tripadvisor – Santa Barbara Bike Rentals Thanks for riding with us and for leaving a review! Glad the bikes were ready to go and our crew could help get you set up for a fun Santa Barbara bike ride. Sorry about the loose bike seat along the way, and we appreciate you letting us know. Hope we can get you back out on another bike rental next time you’re in town!
So much fun, bikes ready when we arrived
Love to hear it! Thanks for your 5 star review!
Cal Coast Adventure was very easy to work with! I have never rented e-bikes before, and it was the BEST experience. I booked with a woman over the phone to book bikes for all of us. I ended up having to move the reservation a day, which was no problem. We had three adults, a 13yo, and a 17yo. We all rented different Rad bike models. I loved the fat tire one for myself. I am 5'9". It was a very short trip to the beach paths, and we spent some time going one way, and then the other way. It was beautiful!!!!! We also headed up State Street and got treats at Lilac Patisserie. I would highly recommend!
Wow! Glad you enjoyed your electric bike rental! We are pleased to hear all of the bikes worked out great and you guys had a beautiful ride. Thanks so much for renting with us!
Perfect way to spend the morning exploring Santa Barbara scenic spots while getting some exercise. Our guide Danny was really fun, knowledgable, safety oriented, and took us to places like the top of the courthouse we had never visited before. Highly recommend!
Glad you enjoyed your bike tour with Danny! Sounds like you had a great experience touring and learning about Santa Barbara!
The staff was friendly and informormed. They had the best price and selection for long-term e-bike rental, and they communicated with me quickly. The e-bike I rented was new and perfect for my needs. In fact, it made me an e-bike convert! These guys are great...don't hesitate to book with them!
Thanks so much for the kind review! Love to hear that you had a wonderful experience renting an e-bike with us. Hope to see you again soon!
Great road bike and service Good value price for top end bike Orbea orca disc with electric shifters Local routes are great and advice given Must do Gibraltar Road climb if able Also mountain road along ridge Flat ride to ventura
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed your road bike rental and the Orbea Orca with electronic shifting. Gibraltar Road and the ride along the ridge are two of our favorite local routes as well — and the flat cruise down to Ventura is always a fun option. We hope to see you again for another ride soon! 🚴♂️
Staff very kind and competent. The bikes were very modern and very well maintained. Padlock included in the rental
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the friendly service and our modern, well-maintained bikes. Hope to ride with you again soon!
Danny was a very professional tour guide. We really enjoyed his very good communication and his knowledge of the area. The E bikes were great for the tour
We’re glad you enjoyed the bike tour and had such a positive experience with Danny. His knowledge, communication, and the e-bikes truly help make the tour special. We’d love to ride with you again!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid | — | 5.0 (140) | $60 | |
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