Looking for the perfect experience gift in Santa Barbara, California? Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or just-because moment, nothing beats giving someone a real experience. We've curated the best local activities and adventures in Santa Barbara — from adrenaline-pumping track days to relaxing food tours and everything in between. Every experience listed here can be booked directly through the original operator, so you're always getting the real deal.
Things to Do in Santa Barbara
- Private Wine Country Tour in Uncork Santa Barbara - Skip the crowds—this private tour is just for your group! Explore Santa Ynez Valley, the heart of Santa Barbara’s famed wine country, on a personalized guided journey. Enjoy serene rolling vineyards a (from $0.00)
- Downtown Santa Barbara: A Private Choco-Vino Adventure - Skip the crowds—this private tour is just for your group! Experience Santa Barbara’s rich history and gourmet flavors on this immersive walking tour. Starting at the charming Amtrak station, explore t (from $0.00)
- Malibu Santa Barbara Blitz Scavenger Hunt - Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your p (from $0.00)
- Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt Activity - What Sets Us Apart Our Magic Doubloons Adventure offers a unique "connection-first" approach that transforms ordinary sightseeing into meaningful family memories: - 100% Screen-Free Experience: No ap (from $0.00)
- Couples Massage and Wine Tasting Experience at Santa Ynez Winery - Indulge in a serene blend of relaxation and wine discovery with this exclusive Santa Ynez Valley experience. Enjoy a professional outdoor massage in a private vineyard setting underneath century-old o (from $0.00)
- Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity - Discover Santa Barbara like never before with a scavenger hunt that blends adventure, history, and fun. Navigate through the city’s charming streets as you solve puzzles and uncover intriguing facts a (from $0.00)
- Harmonic Egg Sound Frequency Session in Santa Barbara - Unlike any traditional spa or massage, the Harmonic Egg® uses sound, color, and frequency to harmonize the body at a cellular level. It gently resets the autonomic nervous system and promotes deep hea (from $0.00)
- Best of Santa Barbara Walking Tour with Ice Cream - This informative historical and cultural walking tour with a professional local guide offers something for everyone (perfect for families with children), and includes many of the the “must-see” sights (from $0.00)
- Historic Santa Barbara: Private Family Walking Adventure - Skip the crowds on this private tour just for your group! Discover where history, nature, and vibrant city life meet on our exclusive Santa Barbara journey. Start at the stunning Santa Barbara County (from $0.00)
- Private Taco Tasting in Santa Barbara by Walking - Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! Embark on an immersive taco tour in the heart of Santa Barbara. As you wander through the vibrant streets with a seasoned local guide, you’l (from $0.00)
- Moonlight Zipline Tour near Santa Barbara - Our zipline tour features three dual ziplines that travel over 7500 feet of cable and up to 400 feet in the air, offering some of the biggest and fastest ziplines in California. As you descend over 10 (from $0.00)
- Self Guided Tour of Solvang and Santa Ynez Wine Country - Explore the charming town of Solvang and surrounding Santa Ynez wine country on a self-guided electric bike tour that allows you the freedom to discover at your own pace. Pedal through beautiful parks (from $0.00)
- Skateboard Tour of Iconic Skate Spots & Skateparks - Welcome to our skate tour! One of our favorite parts about being a professional skateboarder was searching the streets for skate spots and hitting skateparks in Santa Barbara. We are excited to introd (from $0.00)
- Explore Santa Ynez Valley in 4 by 4 Bronco Tour - Explore the rugged beauty of the Santa Ynez Valley on a 2.5-hour 4x4 Bronco tour across 1,200 acres of private ranch land. This educational adventure takes you through breathtaking landscapes while le (from $0.00)
- Original Taco Tour of Santa Barbara - Indulge in a culinary adventure featuring 5 hand-selected tacos from top local spots, 3 refreshing alcoholic drinks, and exclusive "Shop Local" coupons to elevate your experience. This 2.5-hour walkin (from $0.00)
- Private Santa Ynez Valley Wine Tasting Tour for up to 4 guests - Experience Santa Ynez Valley in style with a 6-hour private tour enjoying panoramic views of the ocean and mountains as we make our way to wine country. A gourmet picnic lunch will be provided All (from $0.00)
- Wine Country Van Tour in Santa Ynez Valley - We are a locally operated and owned wine tour company in business since 2005. Our tour guides live in the area and are very knowledgeable about the wine, history and local stories. The tour focuses on (from $0.00)
- Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour - Get ready to step into the living history of one of California’s most captivating cities! Santa Barbara is a place where every corner holds a story. On this tour, we’ll wander through the city’s iconi (from $0.00)
- Santa Barbara Craft Brewery and History Crawl - Santa Barbara’s Craft Beer scene is super happening, and you’ll get to taste like a local on this energetic and educational walking tasting tour. We’ve chosen the best of our local breweries for these (from $0.00)
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm - Explore the enchanting streets of Solvang on a self-guided walking tour that highlights the town's rich Danish heritage. As you stroll past iconic windmills and charming half-timbered shops, take in t (from $0.00)
- Lil’ Toot Santa Barbara Private Boat Tour - Step aboard Lil’ Toot, Santa Barbara’s happiest boat, and celebrate life’s special moments surrounded by family, friends, and the beauty of the harbor. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, bacheloret (from $0.00)
- Santa Barbara Architecture and History E-Bike Tour - Explore Santa Barbara’s rich history and stunning architecture on a guided Electric Bike Tour! Effortlessly cruise through iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and artistic masterpieces, from the Santa Barb (from $0.00)
- Private Wine Tour in Santa Barbara Wine Country - Whatever the occasion – anniversary, birthday, bachelor/bachelorette party, corporate outing, graduation, day out with friends, girls getaway – we guarantee that we will take the hassle out of plannin (from $0.00)
- Santa Barbara Authentic Walking Food Tour with 5 Dishes - Santa Barbara is a true food lovers paradise. Its culinary scene thrives on fresh coastal ingredients, local vineyards, and a commitment to farm-to-table quality. It is a destination where natural be (from $0.00)
- Electric Private Charter Boat in Santa Barbara - Whisper stands out as Santa Barbara’s exclusive fully electric charter boat, creating an idyllic setting for cherished moments like engagements, anniversaries, and birthdays. Its serene atmosphere als (from $0.00)
- PRIVATE 5-Hour Transportation from Santa Ynez/Solvang/Buellton - Ready to sip, savor, and cruise through one of California’s most iconic wine regions like a true VIP? This private luxury transportation experience is all about you—no tour bus crowds, no fixed itiner (from $0.00)
- Intercity Transfer: Santa Barbara to Los Angeles (Arrival/Departure) - Your safety is our crew’s biggest priority. Before your journey even begins, your chauffeur completely disinfects the vehicle and places free hand sanitizer in the back seat. One of our professionally (from $0.00)
- Sunset Eco Farm Experience Sheep Olive Oil Wine Cheese Tasting - Enjoy a relaxed two-hour sunset farm experience on an organic vineyard and sheep ranch. Meet the farmers on this eco-friendly farm. Stroll the property, interact with friendly sheep, and savor a guide (from $0.00)
- Awesome Scavenger hunt: Santa Barbara Seaside - Dive into adventure , your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle bra (from $0.00)
- Farm to Picnic: Animals, Seasonal Upick Fruit & Countryside Lunch - Savor the SYV Farm Experience Cattle Ranch-to-Olive Grove invites families and guests to enjoy a relaxed, behind-the-scenes morning on a working Santa Ynez Valley cattle ranch, walnut & olive grove. T (from $0.00)
- Professional Tennis & Pickleball Instruction in Ojai - Stacy, a former Professional player on the tour for 10 years, who competed at The Wimbledon Championships and U.S. Open Championships numerous times, uses her patience and personable nature to have yo (from $0.00)
- Santa Barbara Happy Hour on a Yacht - Join us for the ultimate Santa Barbara Happy Hour experience! Departing from the historic Stearns Wharf, our 70’ luxury yacht, Azure Seas, invites you to revel in 90 minutes of sea breezes, sunshine, (from $0.00)
- Santa Barbara Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops - Start your Santa Barbara afternoon the right way with AFK Food Tours. In about 2 hours, you’ll hit four of the area’s most crave-worthy dessert spots on an easy walk near State Street—sunny, stylish, (from $0.00)
- Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Santa Barbara CA - Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Santa Barbara, CA. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, vis (from $0.00)
- Solvang City Personalized Self-Guided App Tour - Welcome to the City of Solvang, "The Danish Capital of America". Stroll down Copenhagen Drive tasting Aebleskivers and other Danish pastries, or sampling wine in the shade of windmills. Solvang is a s (from $0.00)
- Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour - 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 pe (from $0.00)
- Amazing Adventure Hunt: Santa Barbara Beauty - Let’s Roam, a leading app-guided adventure company, invites you to explore top landmarks and discover hidden gems. Engage in trivia, solve challenges, and collaborate with your team or compete individ (from $0.00)
- Visit the Rescued Cats of Cat Therapy - Come relax and unwind for an hour with the fuzzy, loving rescued cats of Cat Therapy! We foster cats rescued by the local shelter in a comfortable, home-like environment. While they wait to be adopted (from $0.00)
- Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game - 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 (from $0.00)
- Solvang Showdown Scavenger Hunt - Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your p (from $0.00)
- Santa Barbara Shuffle Scavenger Hunt - Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your p (from $0.00)
- Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt Adventure - 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 pho (from $0.00)
- 6-Hour Private Limousine Santa Barbara Wine Tour - Limousine and party bus fun and comfortable transportation. Perfect to visit wine country with a group of friends and enjoy a private wine tour. (from $0.00)
- Private Sidecar Winery Tour through Santa Barbara - We have transformed the standard motorcycle sidecar to accommodate two passengers and now we have the world’s first and only fleet of tandem sidecars. Whether you’re looking for a new fun activity or (from $0.00)
- Sanctum Sacrifice of Santa Barbara Ghost Tours - 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 exp (from $0.00)
- Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals - Note: Multiple factors affect how far you will get on a single battery charge including: hills, headwinds, and rider weight. Rider mode will also affect battery life. Our bikes have 3 modes: eco, norm (from $0.00)
- Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar - Witness the stunning Santa Barbara sunset aboard the Azure Seas yacht. Departing from Stearns Wharf, this 1.5-hour cruise offers breathtaking views of the coastline and the majestic Santa Ynez mountai (from $0.00)
- Food Tasting Experience and Guided Walking Tour in Santa Barbara - Travel is about immersing yourself in the local culture. One way to do that is through food. Join us for a delectable journey through Santa Barbara's vibrant food scene while soaking in its rich histo (from $0.00)
- Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara: A GPS Self-Guided Urban Stroll - Are you looking for a way to see downtown Santa Barbara without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Find out if Santa Barbara really is California’s an (from $0.00)
- Outrageous Ojai Scavenger Hunt - We have immersive adventures. We provide your own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company off (from $0.00)