Santa Barbara Zoo Tours and Activities

A giraffe with a patterned coat and a brown mane, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
An elephant in a zoo enclosure with a rocky background and mountains in the distance.
A giraffe in a zoo enclosure with trees and rocks.
A giraffe at a zoo near a wooden fence, with people feeding it.

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Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
Santa Barbara Beach
Price was CA $2,328, price is now CA $1,764 per person
CA $1,764
per person
Sep 9 - Sep 15
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,871 reviews)
Clean room, helpful staff , having full kitchen in our room was a great experience

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
Downtown Santa Barbara
Price was CA $3,667, price is now CA $2,553 per person
CA $2,553
per person
Sep 9 - Sep 15
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,419 reviews)
All good

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 out of 5
Santa Barbara Beach
Price was CA $2,395, price is now CA $1,841 per person
CA $1,841
per person
Sep 9 - Sep 15
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,334 reviews)
We had a great time. The room is adequate but the bathroom was huge. The bed was comfy. They provide snacks for breakfast and dinner. Parking is close. Hotel was close to everything. Biking is great, walking may be too far for some people. All in all, great place to stay and I will stay again.

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

Tours & day trips

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Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.2 out of 10 with 18 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $54 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

Activity duration is 7 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 15 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $197 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Private Harbour Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

Private Harbour Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.8 out of 10 with 28 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $268 per traveller*
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Water activities

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Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 45 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $84 per adult
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Spa & wellness

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Harmonic Egg Sound Frequency Session in Santa Barbara

Harmonic Egg Sound Frequency Session in Santa Barbara

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $263 per adult
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Stay near popular Santa Barbara Zoo attractions

Santa Barbara Zoo

9.0/10 (1,101 reviews)
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Santa Barbara Zoo home during your trip to Santa Barbara? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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Best Lodging Options Near Santa Barbara Zoo

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
Hotel Santa Barbara
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4 out of 5
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara CA
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Santa Barbara Inn
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 out of 5
1029 Orilla Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
The Inn at East Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2 out of 5
443 Corona Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
433 Corona Del Mar Drive Santa Barbara CA
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Private studio with large patio

Private studio with large patio

Santa Barbara CA
Private studio with large patio
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4 out of 5
421 South Milpas Street Santa Barbara CA
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.