- Our list of the best things to do in Santa Barbara, California, features the top 89 nearby activities — including 33 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Santa Barbara, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Tours.
- The results below include the top 51 things to do within the city of Santa Barbara, CA , followed by 42 popular activities in nearby cities, including Goleta, Ventura, Santa Ynez, Ojai and Montecito
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Enjoy exciting and educational exhibits, sailing vessels, and media that bring the maritime history of the California Coast to life
0.8 Miles
Segway of Santa Barbara takes you on tours through the neighborhoods and beaches of Santa Barbara. The segways are a safe and fun way to see the city.
0.7 Miles
99%
2288 votes
720 Bond Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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Clients of the Santa Barbara Adventure Company are always in for a wild ride. The company offers many exciting packages, including kayaking journeys, paragliding sessions, stand-up paddleboard tours, cycling trips and other high-energy options.
32.7 Miles
Grapeline is Santa Barbara County's premier Wine Tour. It offers an insider's view of throughout Santa Barbara Wine Country.
0.3 Miles
97%
3736 votes
1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93121
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Erected in 1850, the Santa Barbara County Courthouse is a functioning municipal institution and an important historical landmark. The interior is lavishly decorated with paintings and mosaics. Tours are available and should be scheduled in advance.
2.8 Miles
Lotusland is a botanical garden and plant conservatory dedicated to sustainable gardening and plant appreciation. The Garden is open to the public. Founded over one hundred years ago by Madame Ganna Walaska, Lotusland retains her vision and philosophy of nature education for children and adults.
0.5 Miles
89%
768 votes
933 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Tour Santa Barbara's land and waterways with Captain Jack's Santa Barbara Tours. This family-owned charter company offers several popular tour options, including winery tours, brewery tours and horseback excursions. Reservations and pre-payment are mandatory.
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Wine Canyon Tours takes passengers by van around the surrounding wine country. Tours are $115 per person per day.
34.3 Miles
Cloud Climbers provides jeep tours through the major wineries in the Santa Barbara area. Group size is limited.
1.6 Miles
95%
150 votes
Andree Clark Bird Refuge (1400 E. Cabrillo Blvd.), Santa Barbara, CA
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Cabrillo Bike Path runs from the zoo to the harbor. A nice place to bike, jog, or walk
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Cabrillo Bikeway runs from the zoo to the harbor. A nice place to bike, jog, or walk