Private 6 hour Tour of Santa Barbara

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About this activity

Tours of Santa Barbara offers the most comprehensive tour of, Santa Barbara in the World offering one and two day tours of, Santa Barbara . In this journey you'll see the region's finest places while discovering a portfolio of local and hidden attractions taking you to hot spots combined with unique landscapes and near breath taking panoramic views from all around in this tour .

AGE RESTRICTED FROM 1 to 65 YEARS because of ext. walking, stairways and you could be climbing up a hillside . Photo identification may be requested .

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Paper ticket only accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Tours of Santa Barbara

Ages: Adults (1–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour guide
Included: Lunch included with 3 or more guests .
Included: Air conditioned vehicles
Included: Non smoking safe and sober professional drivers .
Included: Bottled water . Snacks .
Included: We pick up in the Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc & Santa Barbara .
Included: Photographer to capture those special moments
Included: Private Transportation
Included: Exploring, discovering, enjoying and relaxing .

Not included

Not included: AGE REQUIREMENTS : 1 to 65 YEARS . Physical activity is required .
Not included: Not a sit in a bus Hollywood type of tour .
Not included: We visit the Mission but, entry fee is $17 and is optional .

Itinerary

Stearns Wharf

15 min

Stearns Wharf is located in the harbor in Santa Barbara, California, United States. When completed In 1872, it became the longest deep-water Wharf between San Pedro and San Francisco. Named for its builder, local lumberman John P. Stearns . Fishing, shopping, dining and much more to do on the Wharf all the while being surrounded by the Pacific Ocean .
Santa Barbara County Courthouse

one hour

Designed in the Spanish-Colonial style and completed in 1929, the fully operational Courthouse is an iconic Santa Barbara landmark with its distinctive four-faced clock tower, red tile roofs, elegant arches and verdant sunken garden and grounds. Visitors can get a visual history lesson from the elaborate hand-painted murals, marvel at ornate wrought-iron chandeliers and climb to the top of the clock tower for an incredible panoramic view of Santa Barbara and beyond.
Stop 3

5 min

There's something for everyone at the Santa Barbara City Waterfront, the breathtaking span of palm-lined beaches along the Boulevard leading to, the Lagoon and Montecito and North to Santa Barbara's Mesa while bordering the world-famous Stearns Wharf and California's oldest – and most beautiful - working harbor. The Waterfront is blessed with three picturesque, golden sand beaches. Chase Palm park is located here with an Arts and Craft fair held here every week .
Lobero Theatre

5 min

The Lobero Theatre is an historic building in Santa Barbara, California. The theater was originally built as an opera house, in a refurbished adobe school building, by Italian immigrant José Lobero in 1873.
Old Mission Santa Barbara

one hour

There’s no better way to experience the history and grandeur of Old Mission Santa Barbara than with a self-guided tour. Situated on 15 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Mission grounds include the beautiful Mission Church, Historic Cemetery and Mausoleum, a nine-room museum of historical artwork and artifacts, and multiple lush gardens.
Santa Barbara Scenic Drive

5 min

The breathtaking and must-see sights of Santa Barbara are beautifully captured in a designated driving tour that covers for miles with short stops in the " Mesa " traveling by Arroyo beach, the Boat House and up through, Hope Ranch .
Santa Barbara Waterfront

5 min

With unbeatable views, delicious dining and dozens of exciting activities, the Santa Barbara Harbor is the perfect place to spend the day by the water. Located along the bustling Santa Barbara Waterfront, this historic working harbor is an excellent launch pad for a variety of adventures including sailing, sea kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), scuba diving, deep sea fishing, whale watching, fisherman's market and much more. Several of the harbor’s businesses offer boat charters, cruises, equipment rentals and lessons, so it’s easy to find everything you need to explore the coast.
Montecito

20 min

A mecca for ten to 100 million dollar homes, movie stars, celebrities . The secluded hillside estates of Montecito, lies adjacent to Santa Barbara, between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains and is a paradise for Hollywood stars and the super wealthy who want to live in splendid isolation. Homes here can easily reach in the tens of millions of dollars . Many homes are behind tall gates and shrubs over 15 feet high .

Chic, yet somewhat under the radar, the area has a mellow vibe, with sun-drenched tranquil beaches, a Mediterranean climate and a beautiful natural setting that draws comparisons with the South of France and Tuscany.
Funk Zone

10 min

Bars, Wineries, Arts and crafts, Restaurants, Go - Cart, Bike and more rentals .
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

20 min

The oldest structure in, Santa Barbara . Originally built in 1783 and still standing . See history as it unfolds before your eyes .
Butterfly Beach

5 min

As the name suggests, Butterfly beach is the abode of numerous beautiful butterflies. During low tides, when the seashore widens, the beach is littered with crabs and goldfishes. Sea urchins, sea cucumbers, and even redfish are common sights here.
Santa Barbara

2 hours

We're not giving away our twenty other attractions for other Companies to steal .
Santa Barbara Historical Museum

15 min Admission included

Experience the history of Santa Barbara's Riviera from our earliest residents, the Chumash Indians to the silent film era. to the founding of Fiesta and more . See historic, Santa Barbara unfold before you .

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Most anywhere . We give an extra hour tour if starting & ending from Solvang, Lompoc or Santa Ynez Valley areas .

End point

Most anywhere . We give an extra hour tour if starting & ending from Solvang, Lompoc or Santa Ynez Valley areas .

Pickup points

Hamlet Inn
Kronborg Inn
Inn by the Harbor
Sanja Cota Motor Lodge
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Viking Inn
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Svendsgaard's Danish Lodge Americas Best Value Inn
Inn at Highway 1
Red Roof Inn Lompoc
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lompoc Central Coast
Holiday Inn Express Lompoc By IHG

and 95 more pickup points

AGE RESTRICTED FROM 1 to 65 YEARS . Identification may be required .This is essentially a walking tour .Our guide will drive you to and from explaining each attraction before and during the time you get there . We strictly enforce age requirements due to ext. walking, stairways and climbing . Some people are much older then 65 years and show up in walkers or canes or have physical limitations and are unable to tour . This is why we now may request photo Iidentification .

Pick up areas are from, Space X to to Los Olivos to Santa Barbara area and all points in between . We happily do pick ups out of our area for a surcharge .

Using your ticket

Tickets must be presented at pick up .

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
There are no dress codes anywhere in, Santa Barbara or in California for that matter so dress whatever your most comfortable wearing . Everyone is warmly welcomed .
Sorry, no pets .
Age restricted from 1 to 65 years due to ext. walking, stairs and you may be climbing up a mountainside ..
Photo identification may be requested .