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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Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
North State
Price was CA $1,121, price is now CA $904 per person
CA $904
per person
Oct 24 - Oct 31
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,634 reviews)

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 out of 5
Santa Barbara Beach
Price was CA $1,382, price is now CA $994 per person
CA $994
per person
Oct 23 - Oct 26
found 11 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Edmonton (YEG) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
8.2/10 Very good! (1,012 reviews)
I believe this property was an apartment building a really long time ago. It’s cute and it’s clean. The bed was a little bouncy but it was comfortable. There isn’t A/C but there are fans in the room. It wasn’t extremely hot and it did cool down at night so that wasn’t an issue for me. The continental breakfast is pastries, fruit and coffee that’s it. The beach is walking distance and that’s the best part…yeah I’d stay there again I liked the quaintness of the property.

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
Downtown Santa Barbara
Price was CA $2,763, price is now CA $2,231 per person
CA $2,231
per person
Oct 24 - Oct 31
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,457 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
9.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $52 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 $190 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 44 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $260 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 81 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $81 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

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
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 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
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
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Santa Barbara Inn
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
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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