Top things to do in Santa Barbara in Summer (Updated October 2026)

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6 Hour Private Santa Barbara Wine Tour

Enjoy a relaxing day in Wine Country on this 6-hour tour of the Santa Ynez Valley. Ride in style in a luxury black car, limo …More

Enjoy a relaxing day in Wine Country on this 6-hour tour of the Santa Ynez Valley. Ride in style in a luxury black car, limo...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$630
Private Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Tour

Experience the beauty of Santa Ynez Valley on a private 90-minute horseback ride through rolling vineyards and picturesque wine country before enjoying tastings at two …More

Experience the beauty of Santa Ynez Valley on a private 90-minute horseback ride through rolling vineyards and picturesque wine country before enjoying tastings at two...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$650
Private Vineyard & Cultural Tour in Santa Barbara

Private vineyard exploration through Santa Barbara reveals a region shaped by Spanish heritage and centuries of cultural transformation. Travel through scenic wine valleys and elegant …More

Private vineyard exploration through Santa Barbara reveals a region shaped by Spanish heritage and centuries of cultural transformation. Travel through scenic wine valleys and elegant...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,019
Private Cultural Taco Walking Tour in Historic Santa Barbara

Private culinary exploration through Santa Barbara reveals a vibrant blend of Mexican heritage and coastal California culture. Walk through historic streets where Spanish colonial influence …More

Private culinary exploration through Santa Barbara reveals a vibrant blend of Mexican heritage and coastal California culture. Walk through historic streets where Spanish colonial influence...

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$1,029
Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide

Our Santa Barbara Kayak Tour can be a private tour or group tour experience. You choose your adventure! If you're looking for a more intimate …More

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Our Santa Barbara Kayak Tour can be a private tour or group tour experience. You choose your adventure! If you're looking for a more intimate...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (454)
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$55
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

Experienced local guides take you on an unforgettable Santa Barbara kayak tour spotlighting one of California's most thriving marine regions. Learn about Santa Barbara’s natural history and …More

Experienced local guides take you on an unforgettable Santa Barbara kayak tour spotlighting one of California's most thriving marine regions. Learn about Santa Barbara’s natural history and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson in Santa Barbara

Learn to stand-up paddleboard in beautiful Santa Barbara, with all equipment included! Your expert guide will teach you how to paddle, offer balance tips and …More

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Learn to stand-up paddleboard in beautiful Santa Barbara, with all equipment included! Your expert guide will teach you how to paddle, offer balance tips and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$65
Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit

Learn to surf in beautiful Santa Barbara! Your expert instructor will teach you how to stand up on your board and ride the perfect wave, …More

Learn to surf in beautiful Santa Barbara! Your expert instructor will teach you how to stand up on your board and ride the perfect wave,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (103)
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$75
Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

Join us for a relaxing sunset ocean kayak tour. This is a great way to end your day. We’ll enjoy 2-hours together on the water …More

Join us for a relaxing sunset ocean kayak tour. This is a great way to end your day. We’ll enjoy 2-hours together on the water...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (78)
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$89
Parasail High Above the Santa Barbara Coast

Our expert captains are all licensed by the United States Coast Guard and are sure to offer your family the safest experience while flying high …More

Our expert captains are all licensed by the United States Coast Guard and are sure to offer your family the safest experience while flying high...

1 hour
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$99
Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour Near Santa Barbara (3.5 Hours)

Kayak one of the few remaining sections of undeveloped, scenic coastline in California, home to more than 1,500 plant and animal species. This popular, 3-hour kayaking trip …More

Kayak one of the few remaining sections of undeveloped, scenic coastline in California, home to more than 1,500 plant and animal species. This popular, 3-hour kayaking trip...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$122
Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

We created this experience to be a very authentic day/morning in the life of a surfer. Not just a surf lesson. Guests and truly treated …More

We created this experience to be a very authentic day/morning in the life of a surfer. Not just a surf lesson. Guests and truly treated...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (16)
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$125
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

Experience the best of the Santa Barbara coastline during an introductory surfing lesson at Mondo's Beach. Learn the basics with an instructor who focuses on the fundamentals of reading …More

Experience the best of the Santa Barbara coastline during an introductory surfing lesson at Mondo's Beach. Learn the basics with an instructor who focuses on the fundamentals of reading...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$155
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