5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour

4.2 (10 reviews) 2 h 30 min

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10 reviews

4.2

Local's Riviera View — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Air Conditioned Van with a fun and knowledgeable guide takes you on a "Local's" only tour! History-Sea Cliffs, Rare Nature Habitats-City Views (& secret-locals spots). Learn about the history of Chumash Native Americans. Discover Santa Barbara's amazing immigrant history: Spanish, Mexican, Italian and European. Enjoy a wide variety or architecture, old and new. We stop along the way at 24 key points of interest where you can take photos, stretch your legs, enjoy the free drinks and snacks provided. Learn all about different places you can return to to spend more time. Feel free to ask questions and add more points of interest time permitting! Enjoy the camaraderie and beautiful culture of Santa Barbara and Montecito!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Santa Barbara Locals History & Nature Tour

Ages: Children (2–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Santa Barbara Tours Custom Merchandise for sale: Mugs, tote bags, t-shirts & art
Included: Water, carbonated drinks, fruit, a variety of bagged snacks and "more"!

Itinerary

Luxury Van and guide take you to 24 core points of interest throughout Santa Barbara and Montecito! Learn about Santa Barbara's Rich History and Natural Habitats and stop for photo opportunities as we travel to these beautiful key sites. Pass by beautiful ocean parks, Butterfly Beach, Montecito Mansions, Santa Barbara Riviera Spectacular City and Ocean Views, House of 1000 Pigs, Andalusian Architecture Courthouse, Queen of Missions, to gentle walk to Sea Cliffs with views to the Channel Islands, beautiful drive by Shoreline Park with entire view of the city, and back to your pickup location.

Stop 1
Santa Barbara Waterfront
Stearns Wharf
Cabrillo Bike Path
East Beach
Santa Barbara Zoo
Andree Clark Bird Refuge
Butterfly Beach
Montecito
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art
Franceschi Park
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Old Mission Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
State Street Visitor Center
Douglas Family Preserve
Shoreline Park
Leadbetter Beach

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Meet Just Outside of Gracie Café, 107 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. Look for Sign: DCE TOURS

End point

Meet Just Outside of Gracie Café, 107 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. Look for Sign: DCE TOURS

Pickup points

Ala Mar Motel
Moxy Santa Barbara
Marina Beach Motel
The Milo
Hotel Californian
Inn by the Harbor
Brisas Del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Castillo Inn at the Beach
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Avania Inn Of Santa Barbara
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
La Playa Inn

and 7 more pickup points

Cruise Ship: If you are traveling on a Cruise Ship, we stand right next to the Boat Launch as you walk out from under the canopy at disembarkation. Please tell us the time of disembarkation and time you must return to ship. We are able to adjust the time for you. All others meet us at 107 Harbor Way in front of the entrance to the Harbor by the restaurant called Gracie.

Using your ticket

Meet at Breakwater Café, 107 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. Look for Sign: DCE TOURS

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.