What to do in Santa Barbara County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

A historic church with two bell towers and a red-tiled roof.
A golf course with a lake, trees, and the ocean in the background.
A historic building with arched windows and a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A white building with a clock tower, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

Things to do

Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

CA $97
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

CA $52
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

CA $53
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

CA $49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental

CA $63
per adult
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental
Solvang | The Haunt: Solvang Ghost Hunting Tour

Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour

CA $77
per adult
Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour
Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California

Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California

CA $14
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Solvang In-App Audio Tour: a Little Slice of Denmark Hidden in California
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

CA $85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

CA $22
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
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Santa Barbara Harbor

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Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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Day trip destinations from Santa Barbara County

A coastal town with a pier extending into turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and a backdrop of buildings.

Santa Maria

A coastal landscape with cliffs, clear turquoise waters, and distant mountains.

Ventura

A beach with palm trees, a path, and sailboats in the distance.

Lompoc

A mountainous landscape with vineyards and fields.

Ojai

A vineyard with rows of grapevines and rolling hills in the background.

Solvang

A vineyard with rows of grapevines and rolling hills in the background.

Santa Ynez

A sunset over a hilly landscape with sparse trees and a clear sky.

Los Alamos

vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, California

Los Olivos