El Presidio de Santa Bárbara

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Santa Barbara: Electric Bike City Tour

Santa Barbara: Electric Bike City Tour

Discover the best bike routes, historical landmarks, and viewpoints of Santa Barbara on an electric bike with an expert guide. Choose between a customizable private tour or a shared group tour where a route is decided by your guide. Start with an easy stroll along the scenic Cabrillo bike path and quickly venture into the artsy area of Santa Barbara. Check out the delicious wine and dine culture of this area. Let your tour guide show you the must-see historic buildings in the heart of downtown. As you bike through downtown, enjoy a safe and spacious bike ride up and down the energetic State Street Promenade allocated for bike and pedestrian traffic only. After downtown, your guide might have a few secret gems that he or she will show you before heading back along the waterfront. The finale of this tour will take you through the bike path that winds through the Santa Barbara Harbor and along the boardwalk back to the bike shop.

Santa Barbara: Guided Tour on electric bikes (private)

Santa Barbara: Guided Tour on electric bikes (private)

A private tour like this can be customized if desired. We normally see these sights: Bird refuge and wave to the giraffes at the zoo Beautiful Butterfly Beach in the town of Montecito Cruise the waterfront on the Cabrillo bike path Check out historic Stearns Wharf and the dolphin fountain Look at the city from a lookout point above the harbor See the biggest fig tree in America Find our what's funky in the "Funk Zone" Cruise up the State Street Promenade (blocked off from cars) See a 360 degree view of downtown from the Courthouse tower See the beautiful Old Mission and Rose Garden Admire the unique Arlington Theatre and compare to the towering Granada Theatre At American Riviera Bike Tours, we look forward to making your visit to Santa Barbara special!

Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour

Explore Santa Barbara on a trolley tour. See the city's most iconic landmarks, including Stearns Wharf, East Beach, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Start your tour at Stearns Wharf, California’s oldest working wharf. Soak up the sun, salty breezes, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Next, head to East Beach, a favorite spot for locals for volleyball, skating, paddle sports, and art shows. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Santa Barbara mountains. Visit the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge, a 42-acre open space park that includes a 29-acre lake that is an artificially modified estuary that supports brackish wetlands. Stop at Butterfly Beach in the chic and laid-back village of Montecito. The beach’s pristine shoreline is ideal for swimming, surfing, and sunbathing. See the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, which has a rich history dating back to 1876. Exhibits and collections change throughout the year to educate and entertain children and adults alike. Visit the Old Mission Santa Barbara, a community of many parts, but one spirit. The Mission has served as a gathering place and spiritual home for many since its establishment in 1786. See the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, designed in the Spanish-Colonial style and completed in 1929. The fully operational Courthouse is an iconic Santa Barbara landmark with its distinctive four-faced clock tower, red tile roofs, elegant arches, and verdant sunken garden and grounds. Stop at the El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, a 5 1/2-acre park that preserves the site of the last Spanish fortress, or presidio, founded in Alta (Upper) California in 1782. Finally, visit the Santa Barbara Harbor, where you will find interesting stores, delicious seafood restaurants, and the occasional celebrity yacht.

El Presidio de Santa Bárbara: Our most recommended tours and activities

Santa Barbara: Electric Bike City Tour

Santa Barbara: Electric Bike City Tour

Discover the best bike routes, historical landmarks, and viewpoints of Santa Barbara on an electric bike with an expert guide. Choose between a customizable private tour or a shared group tour where a route is decided by your guide. Start with an easy stroll along the scenic Cabrillo bike path and quickly venture into the artsy area of Santa Barbara. Check out the delicious wine and dine culture of this area. Let your tour guide show you the must-see historic buildings in the heart of downtown. As you bike through downtown, enjoy a safe and spacious bike ride up and down the energetic State Street Promenade allocated for bike and pedestrian traffic only. After downtown, your guide might have a few secret gems that he or she will show you before heading back along the waterfront. The finale of this tour will take you through the bike path that winds through the Santa Barbara Harbor and along the boardwalk back to the bike shop.

Santa Barbara: Guided Tour on electric bikes (private)

Santa Barbara: Guided Tour on electric bikes (private)

A private tour like this can be customized if desired. We normally see these sights: Bird refuge and wave to the giraffes at the zoo Beautiful Butterfly Beach in the town of Montecito Cruise the waterfront on the Cabrillo bike path Check out historic Stearns Wharf and the dolphin fountain Look at the city from a lookout point above the harbor See the biggest fig tree in America Find our what's funky in the "Funk Zone" Cruise up the State Street Promenade (blocked off from cars) See a 360 degree view of downtown from the Courthouse tower See the beautiful Old Mission and Rose Garden Admire the unique Arlington Theatre and compare to the towering Granada Theatre At American Riviera Bike Tours, we look forward to making your visit to Santa Barbara special!

Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour

Santa Barbara: Trolley Tour

Explore Santa Barbara on a trolley tour. See the city's most iconic landmarks, including Stearns Wharf, East Beach, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Start your tour at Stearns Wharf, California’s oldest working wharf. Soak up the sun, salty breezes, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Next, head to East Beach, a favorite spot for locals for volleyball, skating, paddle sports, and art shows. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Santa Barbara mountains. Visit the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge, a 42-acre open space park that includes a 29-acre lake that is an artificially modified estuary that supports brackish wetlands. Stop at Butterfly Beach in the chic and laid-back village of Montecito. The beach’s pristine shoreline is ideal for swimming, surfing, and sunbathing. See the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, which has a rich history dating back to 1876. Exhibits and collections change throughout the year to educate and entertain children and adults alike. Visit the Old Mission Santa Barbara, a community of many parts, but one spirit. The Mission has served as a gathering place and spiritual home for many since its establishment in 1786. See the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, designed in the Spanish-Colonial style and completed in 1929. The fully operational Courthouse is an iconic Santa Barbara landmark with its distinctive four-faced clock tower, red tile roofs, elegant arches, and verdant sunken garden and grounds. Stop at the El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, a 5 1/2-acre park that preserves the site of the last Spanish fortress, or presidio, founded in Alta (Upper) California in 1782. Finally, visit the Santa Barbara Harbor, where you will find interesting stores, delicious seafood restaurants, and the occasional celebrity yacht.

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5
(8 reviews)

The tour guide was excellent in his choice of route. He was attentive to the needs of the group and each individual. Safety, fun, and inclusion were his priorities.

The e-bike tour of Santa Barbara with Amanda was wonderful! She’s kind, safe, and very knowledgeable of the local area! I would highly recommend it!

Sergio, our guide was a lifelong resident and passionate about sharing Santa Barbara with us. The bikes were great and we so enjoyed our tour!

Tour was great - Guide was knowledgeable and did a great job keeping a group of 10 together as we toured around

Bella did a great job. We covered a lot of ground and saw some great sights.