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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La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn

2.5 out of 5
Santa Barbara Beach
Price was CA $1,185, price is now CA $961 per person
CA $961
per person
Dec 12 - Dec 15
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
Santa Barbara Beach
Price was CA $1,614, price is now CA $1,171 per person
CA $1,171
per person
Dec 12 - Dec 15
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,951 reviews)
The desk staff were fantastic. I will stay here again.

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2026

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 out of 5
Santa Barbara Beach
Price was CA $1,654, price is now CA $1,208 per person
CA $1,208
per person
Dec 12 - Dec 15
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,355 reviews)

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
9.4 out of 10 with 48 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $54 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Santa Barbara Authentic Walking Food Tour with 5 Dishes

Santa Barbara Authentic Walking Food Tour with 5 Dishes

Activity duration is 3 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $196 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
10.0 out of 10 with 46 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $269 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
9.8 out of 10 with 86 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

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
Hotel Santa Barbara
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
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
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
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
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Santa Barbara Inn
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
Private studio with large patio

Private studio with large patio

Santa Barbara CA
Private studio with large patio
Palmoro House

Palmoro House

3 out of 5
424 Por La Mar Drive Santa Barbara CA
Palmoro House
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