Santa Barbara Zoo Tours and Activities

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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
Downtown Santa Barbara
Price was CA $1,950, price is now CA $1,619 per person
CA $1,619
per person
Jul 27 - Jul 31
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,361 reviews)
Staff was wonderful. Rooms are small but perfect for a short weekend. Location is incredible.

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

5 out of 5
Santa Barbara Beach
Price was CA $6,116, price is now CA $5,055 per person
CA $5,055
per person
Jul 26 - Aug 2
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (958 reviews)
Clean, kind, excellent service as expected

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

The Milo

The Milo

4 out of 5
Santa Barbara Beach
Price was CA $2,279, price is now CA $1,922 per person
CA $1,922
per person
Jul 27 - Jul 31
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,556 reviews)
Hotel was an easy walk to State St, the Funk Zone and directly across the street from the Bay and Wharf. Though on a very bust street, noise was tolerable. Staff was incredible, especially Jeramiah at the front desk who went above and beyond to satisfy our room needs.

Reviewed on May 14, 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 $52 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 $191 per adult
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History & culture

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Los Angeles Day Trip to Santa Barbara via Oxnard-Amtrak Coast Starlight

Los Angeles Day Trip to Santa Barbara via Oxnard-Amtrak Coast Starlight

Activity duration is 10 hours and 55 minutes
6.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $258 per adult
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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 $81 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $82 per adult
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Popular places to visit

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East Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the biking trails.

East Beach
Museum of Natural History Sea Center on Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara, California, USA

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center during your travels in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
Pier in Santa Barbara at night

Stearns Wharf

4.5/5(34 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Stearns Wharf
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Butterfly Beach

5/5(1 review)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Butterfly Beach during your travels in Santa Barbara? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Butterfly Beach
blue sky over Santa Barbara coastline

West Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, West Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the biking trails.

West Beach

Municipal Tennis Center

Catch an event at Municipal Tennis Center during your trip to Santa Barbara. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Municipal Tennis Center

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
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
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
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

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