Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain & Hybrid

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Pick Your Bike, Explore at Your Own Pace

You choose your bike type and rental length, get fitted with a helmet and water bottle, then explore Santa Barbara on your own schedule. Electric bikes let you cruise without pedaling, mountain bikes unlock the Santa Ynez trails, and hybrids give you speed and comfort for town riding. The rental shop provides maps and free gear like a tool kit and air pump.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rent and explore Santa Barbara by bike

Go to central Santa Barbara bike rental
Choose electric, mountain, or hybrid bike
Receive helmet, water bottle, and maps
Try electric bike for easy city tour
Or ride mountain bike on rugged trails
Or use hybrid bike for city and hills
Keep bike for 1 or 2 days
Explore Santa Barbara at your leisure

The Experience

"So which one feels right — the electric, or do you want to actually pedal?" That's the question you'll answer the moment you walk into the rental shop in central Santa Barbara. The staff will size you up, ask what kind of riding you're after, and hand you a bike that fits your body and your skill level. You get a helmet, a water bottle, and a map. Then you're loose in the city for a day or two, moving at your own speed.

The electric bike is the no-brainer if you want to cover serious ground without burning out. No pedaling required — you just ride, and the motor does the work. That means you can hit the Santa Barbara Waterfront, cruise through neighborhoods, climb gentle hills, and still have energy left when the day ends. It's the kind of bike that makes sense if you're not a regular rider but don't want to miss anything. Mountain bikers get a different deal: the Santa Ynez Mountains rise right behind the city, and the rental shop will point you toward XC and All-Mountain trails that match your level. They throw in a bell, tool kit, air pump, and extra pedals at no charge — everything you might need out there. The hybrid sits in the middle, quick enough to move fast on flat ground but stable and comfortable when you're just rolling through town. Most have a granny gear to help on climbs and a carbon fork that keeps things light and steady.

You keep the bike for either one or two days, depending on which option you pick. That's enough time to loop the waterfront, push into the hills, find a quiet park, or just wander and stop whenever something catches your eye. No guide, no schedule, no group — just you and the bike, and the whole city laid out in front of you. Bring moderate fitness and a willingness to ride; the rental shop will make sure the bike is dialed in before you leave.

What’s included

Your rental includes a helmet, water bottle, and your choice of electric, mountain, or hybrid bike for 1 or 2 days.
Mountain bike rentals also come with a bell, tool kit, air pump, and riding pedals.
The shop provides road maps and recommendations for routes and trails around Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Mountains.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot for heart conditions

Operated by Cal Coast Adventures

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to see Santa Barbara without a car or a guided group. Plan for moderate physical activity — that's what lets you cover the waterfront, neighborhoods, and mountain trails all on your own timeline.