Things to do in Santa Barbara
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Solvang Ghost Tour: Haunted Landmarks & Local LegendsSinister Solvang Ghost Tours is a nightly walking tour through Solvang's haunted landmarks, led by a knowledgeable local guide who shares documented history, local legends and stories of unexplained encounters at sites including Old Mission Santa Inés, the Hans Christian Andersen Museum, Christiansens' Restaurant and Solvang Theaterfest. The tour covers one mile and operates year-round. Moderate fitness is required, as the route is outdoor walking on city streets and mission grounds.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide leading you through specific haunted sites at a set pace rather than wandering on your own, and you're available for an evening departure.
Cycling and Wine Tasting in Solvang: 3 Tastings IncludedThis guided cycling tour covers the Santa Ynez Valley wine region around Solvang, starting downtown and routing through Los Olivos, Foxen Canyon, Los Alamos and Drum Canyon before returning. You cycle the backroads between tastings, with three winery stops and a prepared lunch included over the full day. The guide leads the route and answers questions at the start; you need a high level of fitness and must be at least 21 years old.Is it for me?Book this if you're cycling a full day through rolling terrain and want three winery tastings built into the route—the guide sets the pace and handles navigation so you ride and taste rather than map-read.
Santa Barbara Ghost Tour: Haunted Courthouse & Historic SitesA guided ghost tour of Santa Barbara led by a live, experienced guide covers the County Courthouse, historic theatres, and downtown landmarks tied to documented hauntings and unexplained encounters. The tour lasts about an hour and visits sites where spirits are said to remain active—from a former safe house owner at the courthouse to dancers still visible outside City Hall.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to hear local stories about Santa Barbara's most active haunted sites from someone who knows the history and the reported encounters firsthand. The guide's experience and access to firsthand accounts—sometimes from witnesses or the guide's own experiences—sets this apart from a self-guided walk through the same streets.
Santa Ynez Valley wine tasting: Three wineries, private vanA private full-day wine tour of Santa Ynez Valley visits three wineries of your choice, with standard tasting flights at each, a gourmet boxed lunch at one winery, and transportation in a dedicated van with a professional driver. Pickup and drop-off are included from Santa Ynez Valley area hotels. Minimum age is 21.Is it for me?At five and a half hours, this tour leaves your morning or late afternoon free—book it for a full wine-country day without the logistics of coordinating rides or reservations yourself.
Santa Barbara to Los Angeles: Private Car Transfer & Meet-GreetYou get a professional driver who meets you by name at Santa Barbara Airport or your hotel, handles your luggage, and drives you to Los Angeles in a cleaned private car with bottled water. Flight tracking means the driver knows when you land; 60 minutes of free airport wait time covers delays or a slow baggage claim. All parking and airport fees are included, so you pay one fixed price and arrive without the stress of arranging ground transport yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Santa Barbara Airport or staying in the city and need reliable ground transport to Los Angeles without arranging a rental car or figuring out rideshare — the fixed price and flight tracking mean you know exactly what you're paying and when your driver will be waiting.
