El Capitan State Beach Tours and Activities

A rocky beach with large boulders, waves crashing onto the shore, and distant hills under a clear sky.

Things to do

Helicopter Beach Tour

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

CA $96
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

CA $51
per adult
92% 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 $48
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 $62
per adult
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental
Solvang | The Haunt: Solvang Ghost Hunting Tour

Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour

CA $76
per adult
Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour
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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
Downtown Santa Barbara
Price was CA $1,838, price is now CA $1,371 per person
CA $1,371
per person
Dec 2 - Dec 7
just found
Roundtrip flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,483 reviews)

Rosewood Miramar Beach

Rosewood Miramar Beach

5 out of 5
Montecito
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Price was CA $5,622, price is now CA $3,671 per person
CA $3,671
per person
Oct 31 - Nov 4
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (339 reviews)

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
Upper Riviera
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Price was CA $2,710, price is now CA $1,842 per person
CA $1,842
per person
Oct 31 - Nov 4
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (600 reviews)

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El Capitan State Beach

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Why not spend a carefree afternoon at El Capitan State Beach during your travels in Goleta? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

4 out of 5
3400 East Highway 246 Santa Ynez CA
Chumash Casino Resort
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3 out of 5
6878 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

3 out of 5
1564 Copenhagen Dr Solvang CA
Wine Valley Inn
King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn

2.5 out of 5
1617 Copenhagen Drive Solvang CA
King Frederik Inn
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd Goleta CA
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge

3.5 out of 5
1455 Mission Dr Solvang CA
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real Goleta CA
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
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