Tours & Activities in Santa Barbara

Thrilling outdoor experiences in California's Santa Ynez Valley featuring the biggest and fastest Ziplines in Cali and a challenging Adventure Course! Safe and unforgettable fun for all!

** PRIVATE WINE TOUR TO SMALL PRODUCTION WINERIES NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - PRIVATE VEHICLE (2-8 guests max) & ALL PRIVATE LOCATIONS THESE PRIVATE LOCATIONS ARE NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ARE A MORE SELECT LIST. Enjoy limited release, premium wines in all seated one-on-one tastings. Tour the vineyards and barrel rooms with the owners and winemakers themselves. FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE WINE EXPERIENCE BEYOND THE CROWDED, PUBLIC COMMERCIAL WINERIES. We provide our guests with insider's access to Santa Barbara’s ultra small production, private estates, vineyards and wineries. Upon booking contact our hotline. • PRIVATE SEATED TASTINGS • TASTE WITH WINEMAKERS AND OWNERS • NO COMMERCIAL WINERIES, NO TASTING ROOMS • NO STANDING AT A BAR IN A CROWDED WINERY • NO BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES • LUXURY TESLA MODEL X SUV (for 2-5 guests) or LUXURY MERCEDES (for 5-8 guests) 

Visit a little factory in Santa Barbara for a chocolate-making experience. Enjoy designing your very own chocolate bar with a large selection of toppings and hand paint a wooden box to put them in.

SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. Sustainable Wine Tours is the Top Rated Santa Barbara Wine Tour on Trip Advisor (and Yelp) - Choose our tour if you are looking for Exclusive access to ultra small production, PRIVATE locations not open to the general public and high end, limited release wine tastings. No Bachelorette. Small Group Wine Tour (MAX OF SIX GUESTS). Perfect for couples looking for a more unique experience beyond the commercial wineries. Never any crowded commercial wineries, standing at a bar or in tasting rooms. Taste top-quality wines and tour the vineyards and barrel rooms often with owners and winemakers themselves. Only one tour per day. Space is extremely limited.  • APPOINTMENT-ONLY, PRIVATE LOCATIONS • NO BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES • ALL PRIVATE SEATED TASTINGS • TASTE WITH WINEMAKERS AND OWNERS • NO COMMERCIAL WINERIES, NO TASTING ROOMS • SMALL GROUP TOURS (Max six guests) • LUXURY MERCEDES, customized interior, no crowded bench seating 

Explore Southern California on a specially-designed rail bike, which travels along the train tracks. Pass through citrus groves, buy local produce at a farm, and enjoy scenic views along the way.

Explore Santa Barbara’s gorgeous terrain on a private beginner or intermediate mountain bike tour. Enjoy a fun, scenic ride along coastal bluffs and through picturesque meadows with your expert guide. Feel the rush of a mountain bike ride lead by our expert guides who will show you the best twists and turns on the trails. Enjoy the comfort and fun of a high-end full suspension mountain bike designed to make your offroad bike tour easy and fun! For your safety helmets are both required and provided on this bike tour.

Enjoy the beautiful sights of Santa Barbara while riding an easy-to-use electric bike. Follow your guide to Santa Barbara's local secrets and scenic outlooks while learning about the city's culture and history.

Our tour guides are locals and we know lots of fun facts and history of the sights we show. We do research on each point of interest in order to give you interesting stories. Because our tour is on bikes we can show you Channel Drive and State Street Promenade which can't be accessed by car. Our comfortable and fun electric bikes let you see more in less time. You'll love the 360 degree view of downtown and the coastline from the Courthouse tower and the story of how it was built. We'll tell you the story behind the sights including the interesting people involved. We love telling you about our favorite restaurants and ice cream stores. Some of them are off State Street and don't even have any signs. We ride right through the neighborhood our owner grew up in. Many people say our tours are the highlight of their trip to Santa Barbara.

Enjoy 2 hours of adventure exploring 80 different elements on 2 separate levels!

During this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the ancient pyramids of Altun Ha, zip lines, followed by a cavetubing adventure through some of Belize's caves. we cater to guest staying at Belize City Hotels, Caye caulker, San Pedro Ambergris Caye, guest staying at San Pedro ambergris caye, caye caulker, belize city area hotels, san Ignacio area hotels, for hotel guest we start at 8:00 am and meet you at the , airport, water taxi, and hotel lobby.

Enjoy a relaxing paddling adventure with spectacular views of the city and beaches on a kayaking tour for all skill levels.

PADDLING SANTA BARBARA'S 'AMERICAN RIVIERA' Sandwiched between rugged coastal mountains and south-facing beaches, Santa Barbara is often called the American Riviera.  The dramatic geography and warm Mediterranean climate are best appreciated on the ocean, by kayak.  This guided kayak tour of the Santa Barbara Harbor and waterfront area is a wonderful experience for the whole family.  From sea lions and sea stars to pelicans, egrets, and herons, our coastline has an abundance of beautiful creatures to admire.  If you're lucky you could paddle with a family of dolphins or wave to grey whales passing by on their yearly migration pattern.  This is the perfect activity if you are visiting Santa Barbara and looking for unique things to do with your friends or family. 

This incredible flight will take you along the California coastline, experience the magic of flight, and marvel at panoramic views in this thrilling 6-minute adventure.

With over 25 years of Santa Barbara County wine industry experience, Wine Canyon Tours gives you an informative and adventurous, yet casual exploration of the gorgeous Santa Barbara wine country. The wine tours are designed for guests to relax, enjoy scenic views, eat a fresh catered picnic lunch and most important to discover premium boutique wineries that produce high-quality wines. Our goal is to create an unforgettable Santa Barbara wine tour experience.

This wine tour features tastings at three local wineries, lunch in the Santa Ynez Valley, door-to-door shuttle service, and a knowledgeable guide for the day.

Grab your walking shoes and come on a food tour of downtown Santa Barbara. This 3.5-hour tour includes a fun mix of six tantalizing tastings, conversations with local chefs and business owners and a sprinkle of local history mixed in as well. Northern Italian dishes, gourmet cheese, local wine and handcrafted chocolates are just a few of the tasting options along the tour route. Our tours can accommodate up to 14 guests.

Explore the Santa Barbara harbor and shoreline on a 2-hour kayak tour. Paddle through the coastline and see the sunset along with a stunning backdrop of the city and the Santa Ynez Mountain range.

On this tour, we will peel back the layers of history to imagine what Santa Barbara, and the people in it, were like in the 18th and 19th centuries. We will explore the old core of Santa Barbara, known as El Pueblo Viejo, "the old town," centered around the Presidio, and discover what remains of the first few decades of the town. I will show you the must see sites, as well as some out-of-the-way architectural gems that only a local like me knows about. I have researched local history quite extensively and am very knowledgeable. What makes this tour unique is my in-depth understanding of local history, lore, and architecture, and my abilities to answer whatever questions you might have, as well as to show you the hidden places that aren’t listed in every guidebook. We can arrange beforehand to focus on what you find most interesting: Architecture? History? Adobe construction? Perhaps a combination of them all! I can cater to whatever interests you have!

Learn how to position yourself on the board, paddling techniques, proper stance, how to maneuver through waves, balance techniques, surf etiquette, and more with this introductory lesson to surfing!

Join us for a boutique and casual afternoon excursion to Santa Barbara's gorgeous wine country. Enjoy a later start time and you won't miss out  on the fun! Small intimate groups provide for an authentic an boutique experience with ultra-premium vineyards included.

Learn to surf at Mondo's Beach near Santa Barbara. Pick up the basics of surfing technique and etiquette on waters great for beginners. Enjoy a private lesson for a more personalized experience.

Sip, savor, and uncover the dark side of Solvang on the wine tasting true crime tour, strolling through quiet streets and visiting unique tasting rooms. You'll explore three distinctive wine spots for generous tastings, including a slasher-themed winery and two quirky wine bars, while your expert guide weaves tales of 70s serial killers, true crime in wine country, and haunted mortuaries. In this intimate small-group tour, connect with fellow true crime enthusiasts, indulge in local tastings. Over the two hour experience, you'll sample three hefty wine tastings, a wine-based tiki cocktail, and a champagne farewell toast. Please come with a full-belly, so you can handle the drinks 🙂

See more in less time and go where cars can't go. Bikes are smooth, fun and almost effortless

We are the first and only Tour Company to be exclusively offering private six hour day long Tours entirely devoted to Santa Barbara and Wine Tours of the Santa Ynez Valley . Our Tour and Transportation company offers Tours that will take you to, Santa Barbara's best Attractions and Wineries . Experience incredible sweeping panoramic views of the City, Ocean, the Riviera, Stearns Wharf, Harbor, see Spanish architecture, the Presidio, the old Mission, Boat Harbor, Montecito, the Funk Zone, the Historic and breathtaking Courthouse, Cabrillo Blvd., 1905 Amtrak building, Whale Skeleton, Channel Island Views, History Museum, Mt. Carmel, 1000 Steps, Wineries, Giant Fig Tree, Lobero and, Arlington Theater, Butterfly and Hendry's Beach, Mission Canyon, Giant Fig Tree, the Foothills, Fisherman's Market , Botanical Gardens ( time allowing ) and so much more. All entry fees, parking and tickets are pre-paid for . Ages through 1 to 60 years . There is hiking and stairs to climb up and down .

Enjoy pedaling through the best of Santa Barbara Wine Country on easy-to-ride e-bikes past picturesque landscapes and sun-soaked vineyards. Includes farm-to-table vineyard lunch & wine tasting.

Experience the best of the Santa Barbara coastline during an introductory surfing lesson at Mondo's Beach. Learn the basics with an instructor who focuses on the fundamentals of reading water, paddling, popping up, and riding as well as surf etiquette during your 2-hour lesson.

Explore the scenic sights and landmarks of Santa Barbara in a unique way on a private tandem sidecar tour. Discover hidden spots and find out about the local area with your driver-guide.

I created this experience to be a very authentic day/morning in the life of a surfer. Not just a surf lesson. Guests and truly treated as family...Like going for a surf with your uncle Micah and really receive not only a comprehensive and thorough lesson, but also are immersed in an authentic experience that for some; create a new passion and way of life. I hope you join me for a fun surf here in Santa Barbara.

Paddle down the Santa Barbara Harbor and enjoy lovely views and see harbor seals. Learn about the history of the harbor from your licensed expert guide.

Venture on an aerial journey tracing the sun-kissed California coastline, extending its wings to embrace the vibrant cityscape of Santa Barbara. As we glide through the skies, the heart of the city reveals itself, with its downtown area springing to life, adorned with a captivating array of sights. Witness the picturesque harbor, its sparkling waters a testament to the city’s seaside allure, while the majestic mountains form a regal backdrop, adding an extra layer of grandeur to the tapestry of your experience. In just 12 minutes, this flight encapsulates the spirit of discovery, every angle capturing the very essence of Santa Barbara’s coastal charisma and urban elegance.