Title: Isla Vista Beach in Goleta - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Isla Vista Beach Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Isla-Vista-Beach-Hotels.0-l553248635983992368-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Goleta](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Goleta.d8010.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Goleta](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Goleta.d8010.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Isla Vista Beach Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Isla-Vista-Beach.d553248635983992368.Car-Rental-Guide)[Goleta Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Goleta.d8010.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Isla Vista Beach Tours and Activities ![Isla Vista beach scene California ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983992368/93fcb0bb-3f2b-49b0-9804-f78fbf93cec5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Isla Vista Beach Activities [Goleta travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Goleta.dx8010) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Isla Vista Beach Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34500/34494/0042795c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach Santa Barbara Beach CA $1,972 per person May 31 - Jun 5 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to Santa Barbara (SBA) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,340 reviews) Very close to many of the sights in Santa Barbara. A very relaxing stay. Will definitely book there next time. Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 ![Hotel Californian](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18380000/18374100/18374097/e9b17fb6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel Californian Santa Barbara Beach CA $2,940 per person May 31 - Jun 5 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to Santa Barbara (SBA) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (941 reviews) Great rooms and friendly staff; amazing location Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026 ![El Encanto Santa Barbara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20448/5ef1682c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### El Encanto Santa Barbara Upper Riviera CA $3,168 per person May 31 - Jun 5 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to Santa Barbara (SBA) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (551 reviews) WiFi not stable / not working for the 2 days we were there. No soap in bathroom, minibar with only 2 bottles of water, rooms with full of leds - switch lights that can’t be darken. quality - price ratio not attractive Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026 ### Tours & day trips [See all 74 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Santa Barbara Trolley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1247677/0caf3bee-1b47-481c-869d-cded3cfc65da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara Trolley Tour 1h 30m 9.4/10 241 Viator reviews CA $38 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-trolley-tour.a1247677.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47868883/c6a28ada-d593-46d5-8ad3-850c0fab486b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour 6m 8/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $94 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-beach-and-coastline-helicopter-tour.a47868883.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Whale and Wildlife Yacht Cruise in Santa Barbara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49941885/0f30dfc4-2873-4eaa-8baa-fdf58bd70b03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Whale and Wildlife Yacht Cruise in Santa Barbara 2h 9.6/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $75 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/whale-and-wildlife-yacht-cruise-in-santa-barbara.a49941885.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50192752/de545324-90a8-483d-8a0b-57d8521c16fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara 1h 9.2/10 18 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $52~~CA $44 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-coastal-cruise.a50192752.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50852844/f41c63e2-6527-4b2f-a3af-f67963571738.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar 1h 30m 6/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available ~~CA $89~~CA $71 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-sunset-cruise-on-yacht-with-full-bar.a50852844.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49965347/f7ad4d0b-a339-44f1-9557-447b02e931a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy 1h Free cancellation available CA $34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/visit-the-rescued-cats-of-cat-therapy.a49965347.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1222210/1c5e81b1-1887-4613-9928-652bbbb84c92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle 7h 9.8/10 15 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $176 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-ynez-wine-country-shuttle.a1222210.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48117548/e9b4d8ff-465c-44c9-9eaa-98305e7e0ec9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop 1h+ 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-chocolate-bar-and-art-box-making-workshop.a48117548.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48264763/5614fcf2-1edb-4ad3-ae9b-70ad6c92ba18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride 2h 10/10 8 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $198 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-zipline-tour-with-4x4-humvee-ride.a48264763.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Private Harbour Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49917277/6da7d47f-dd39-45f6-af06-bb9371845e73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Harbour Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara 1h 9.8/10 28 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $258 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-harbour-cruise-on-electric-boat-in-santa-barbara.a49917277.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 32 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1222210/1c5e81b1-1887-4613-9928-652bbbb84c92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle 7h 9.8/10 15 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $176 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-ynez-wine-country-shuttle.a1222210.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making 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E-Bike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1386566/63dd7dfa-47f1-4b45-8dc0-fa5077a72f8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike 7h 10/10 70 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $271 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-vineyard-to-table-taste-tour-by-e-bike.a1386566.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Funk Zone Wine & Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48806427/56eedf95-00bf-4cb5-a967-54e893bec920.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Funk Zone Wine & Food Tour 4h 30m Free cancellation available CA $334 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/funk-zone-taco-tour-and-wine-tasting.a48806427.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting 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(All-Inclusive)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1222198/5056ef6f-0ac0-4ec4-add5-da5ae25cad52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Ynez Wine Tour (All-Inclusive) 5h 9.8/10 81 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $326 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-ynez-valley-wine-tour.a1222198.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 15 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48264763/5614fcf2-1edb-4ad3-ae9b-70ad6c92ba18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride 2h 10/10 8 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $198 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-zipline-tour-with-4x4-humvee-ride.a48264763.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649102/1306d2d4-212e-48eb-b9f3-6d4c69322053.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available CA $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-full-day-7-speed-bike-rental-with-area-map.a44649102.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44652338/55369f36-2fca-4cb2-824e-2cf29cff189e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-electric-bike-rental.a44652338.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/821244/947b5998-e4f4-4845-b8a3-2b6def3f4d34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals 5h 10/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-electric-bike-rentals.a821244.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1386566/63dd7dfa-47f1-4b45-8dc0-fa5077a72f8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike 7h 10/10 70 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $271 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-vineyard-to-table-taste-tour-by-e-bike.a1386566.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara: Guided Tour on electric bikes (private)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47704336/7cee2cfb-8ba3-457a-ada3-c08f5c8273e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara: Guided Tour on electric bikes (private) 2h 30m 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $123 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-guided-tour-on-electric-bikes-private.a47704336.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara Taco Tour on E-Bikes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49215938/fa4ecdd6-c484-4db1-8c44-b143222be6b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara Taco Tour on E-Bikes 1h 30m 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available CA $109 includes taxes & fees per adult 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[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-city-highlights-bike-tour.a44645075.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2262487/ce5ec54e-a2e0-43b4-a147-f140c5668dd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour 2h 30m 9.8/10 150 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $116 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-electric-bike-tour.a2262487.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 11 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389325/4cbce32a-e1e0-44ea-be04-192f76986a91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours) 2h 9.4/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sunset-kayak-tour-of-santa-barbara-with-knowledgeable-guide.a1389325.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1388685/99121a7d-138b-4559-95db-8eef70b550ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours) 2h 10/10 45 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/wildlife-kayak-tour-in-santa-barbara-harbour-2-hours.a1388685.activity-details?&rid=553248635983992368&location=Isla+Vista+Beach&swp=off) ![Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3462615/d34cad69-71ab-4e20-9c1f-b4a3c526c888.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kayak or 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