Top Experiences in Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Enjoy a walking tour of beautiful and interesting parts of Santa Barbara while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour.

Play the game on your smartphone with your group as the game guides you through the city.

Score points for correct answers and try to get the high score on the leaderboard.

See major attractions as well as less-known gems of Santa Barbara on this unique scavenger hunt and walking tour.

Play any time that fits your schedule! There is no in-person guide you have to wait for!

Tour downtown Santa Barbara and see State Street, the Presidio, Anacapa Street, the Courthouse building, and more.

Your group of 2 to 6 people works together to solve the 22 challenges on the scavenger hunt.

Wear comfortable shoes! You'll walk about 2 miles along this scavenger hunt tour.

Explore the city at your own pace
Enjoy fun challenges with family and friends
Discover Santa Barbara's hidden gems and historic sights
Perfect for all ages

All Aboard Santa Barbara’s Original & Longest Running Trolley Tour and Charter Services

See the American Riviera in 90 minutes

Santa Barbara sightseeing at its finest on the original, fully narrated Santa Barbara Trolley Tour. For 30 years, we've been providing trolley tours in the Santa Barbara community. Join us as we visit local hot spots such as the Santa Barbara Courthouse, Santa Barbara Zoo, Museum of Natural History, the historic Santa Barbara Mission, and more, all fully narrated by our energetic and knowledgeable tour guides! Our pick up location is only a 10 minute walk from Stearns Wharf, at the Visitor Center located at 1 Garden St.

World class private tour, completely controlled by you!
Come see the best sights in Santa Barbara, at your leisure!

Commentary and Tour by Laure Spiers, a local legend!

Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App!

With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.

When you come on a tour with me, I can show you the must see sites, as well as some out-of-the-way architectural gems that only a local like me knows about. I have researched local history quite extensively and am very knowledgeable. What makes this tour unique is my in-depth understanding of local history, lore, and architecture, and my abilities to answer whatever questions you might have, as well as to show you the hidden places that aren’t listed in every guidebook. We can arrange beforehand to focus on what you find most interesting: Architecture? History? Adobe construction? Fabulous views? Gardens (Santa Barbara has one of the largest varieties of trees in its downtown area of any city in the country!)? Perhaps a combination of them all!
I can cater to whatever interests you have!

"Local's" only knowledge, History-Sea Cliffs, Rare Bird Habitats-City Views (& secret-locals spots). Come see it all! Santa Barbara’s Rich History-home of the Chumash Native Americans. Discover Santa Barbara amazing immigrant history: Italians, Spanish, Asians, Pioneers, Columbus & more! We visit the Courthouse Tower with a 360 view of the City and talk about our travels. From there we will tour the Queen of Missions and the Santa Barbara Riviera Views. Next we travel west to the locals More Mesa Preserve and take a 1 mile mild hike to the Ocean Cliffs with views and photo-op of the Channel Islands, original home of the Chumash. More Mesa Preserve is home to much wildlife including the endangered Kite Hawk! From there we will drive through historic Hope Ranch Mansions Drive, along Shoreline Park for more photos of the sea and city, then on to Santa Barbara’s famous Harbor for a beautiful stroll along the Breakwater, looking out across the sea and full view of the city.

A tour that highlights the most excellent wines to be found in Santa Barbara.

This 3 Hour Wine Tasting & History Tour Includes:

-(2)Boutique Wine tastings at the region's best wine tasting rooms

-Artisanal chocolate tasting of delicious handmade local chocolates

-Insider information on the area's wine industry and it's incredible wines

-An in-depth historical tour and sightseeing as you walk through downtown, including the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, La Arcada and State Street

Duration of Tour: Approximately 3 Hours
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Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours began over 10 years ago out of one local ladies love of Santa Barbara, food and feeding people without having to cook.

Our DT SB walking food & drink tour is a passion and a love and a small local business. We are delighted to have you join us in our guide led tour. You will taste some of our local favorite daytime food places and partake in local wine tasting.

Group sizes are smaller then pre covid, offering a more intimate experience.

Learn some fun information downtown SB while talking and taking in some beautiful views.

A few items to note:
3.5 hours flies by
Tours do not start and end in the same location
We can accommodate a variety of food allergies and aversions. Please alert us in advance.

If you or anyone in your group has health or mobility issues, please consider a private experience so we can accommodate you the best we can.

Corporate and private experiences are available.
Tasting and tasting locations vary depending on availability.

Turn Santa Barbara into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a 3-hour city walking tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Note: Pricing is per individual, but teams must book together in order to be included in the same adventure.

Our tour guides are locals and we know lots of fun facts and history of the sights we show. We do research on each point of interest in order to give you interesting stories. Because our tour is on bikes we can show you Channel Drive and State Street Promenade which can't be accessed by car. Our comfortable and fun electric bikes let you see more in less time. You'll love the 360 degree view of downtown and the coastline from the Courthouse tower and the story of how it was built. We'll tell you the story behind the sights including the interesting people involved. We love telling you about our favorite restaurants and ice cream stores. Some of them are off State Street and don't even have any signs. We ride right through the neighborhood our owner grew up in. Many people say our tours are the highlight of their trip to Santa Barbara.

We are the first and only Tour Company to be exclusively offering six hour day long Tours entirely devoted to Santa Barbara .
Our Tour and Transportation company offers Tours that will take you to, Santa Barbara's best attractions . No one else does what we offer .
Experience, the Botanical Gardens, Santa Barbara's unique Spanish architecture , Ocean, Riviera, Harbor, City and more incredible sweeping panoramic views, the Presidio, the First Spanish Mission, Boat Harbor, Montecito, the Funk Zone, Stearns Wharf, the Amazing Courthouse, Cabrillo Blvd., 1905 Amtrak building, Whale Skeleton, Channel Island Views, Lotus Land, Historical Museum, Mt. Carmel, 1000 Steps, Wineries, Museum of Natural History,
Giant Fig Tree, Lobero Theater, Knapp's Castle, Arlington Theater, Butterfly Beach, Mission Canyon, Hendry's Beach, Fisherman's Market, the Foothills, the Beautiful Santa Barbara Airport and more. All entry fees and tickets are pre-paid for .

Enjoy the beautiful sights of Santa Barbara while riding an easy-to-use electric bike. Follow your guide to the Santa Barbara Mission, State Street and other historical sites, and learn about the city’s history. Have your camera ready as you cruise along the gorgeous Pacific Ocean coastline. For your safety helmets are both required and provided on this bike tour.

This private tour is ensures you a personalized experience.

Ride on a train to Santa Barbara!
Explore the beauty of this amazing city.
Sightsee amazing sites in a relaxed ride.
Experience a perfect family-friendly adventurous day.

Our private, 10-hour Santa Barbara tour begins in LA and transports your private party (up to 13) to four of the most popular destinations in Santa Barbara.

- Drive up the Pacific Coast Highway
- Santa Barbara Pier and State Beach
- Mission La Reina
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- State Street Promenade

You'll be transported to each city destination in our luxury Mercedes Sprinter. Our driver/guides will share local insights and answer questions along the way.

Not a native English speaker? No problem. In addition to English, our drivers speak fluently French, Dutch, German, Italian, and more.

We’re happy to work with you to customize this tour depending on your time and interests. Just let us know!

Step into a world where history, nature, and vibrant city life blend seamlessly on our exclusive Santa Barbara tour. Begin your journey at the majestic Santa Barbara County Courthouse, marveling at its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and panoramic city views. Wander through the tranquil Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens, a botanical oasis filled with diverse plant life and serene koi ponds. Dive deep into the local heritage at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, uncovering stories that shaped this enchanting city. Stroll down State Street, the pulsating artery of Santa Barbara's shopping scene, where eclectic finds await. Experience the iconic Stearns Wharf, absorbing the bustling energy of the city's beloved pier. Conclude your adventure at the picturesque Santa Barbara Harbor, set against a breathtaking mountainous backdrop. This tour isn't just a journey; it's your chance to be the protagonist in an unforgettable story of discovery and wonder in the heart of Santa Barbara.

US Ghost Adventures is the leading provider of haunted ghost tours in America — we even own some of the most haunted properties in America, like the Lizzie Borden House!
Every tour is hosted by an experienced, knowledgeable local guide. You’ll hear firsthand accounts from people who have witnessed the unexplained — sometimes even a guest’s eerie encounter or the guide’s own!  
US Ghost Adventures offers an authentic experience that strives to make sense of the unexplainable. Our ghost tours are based on real-world portrayals of hauntings and well-documented history.

Grab your walking shoes and come on a food tour of downtown Santa Barbara. This 3.5-hour tour includes a fun mix of six tantalizing tastings, conversations with local chefs and business owners and a sprinkle of local history mixed in as well. Northern Italian dishes, gourmet cheese, local wine and handcrafted chocolates are just a few of the tasting options along the tour route. Our tours can accommodate up to 14 guests.