Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

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About This Tour in Santa Barbara

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.

Why Visit Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara, USA offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Santa Barbara provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Santa Barbara

You can reach Santa Barbara, USA by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.

What's Included

  • Free navigation and Smartphone Guide
  • Pintours App Guide

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Landmark 1786 Spanish mission with period art & artifacts, gardens with ocean views & a gift shop

Depending on how you booked, your driver can meet you here, right outside the Old Mission. We will text you all the details. If you are driving yourself, you can drive from this starting point.

End Point

This will be the last stop, at the Coral Casino. We highly encourage you to explore this area, but if you would like to head back to your hotel or another area, you can ask your driver to take you back or you can drive yourself.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point

Pickup Time: 45 minutes before departure

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Landmark 1786 Spanish mission with period art &...

Landmark 1786 Spanish mission with period art & artifacts, gardens with ocean views & a gift shop. We will just pass by this stop to take some pictures and all the scenery in. If you would like to spend more time here, there is an optional tour that is not included to explore a bit more. You can purchase the tickets at the booth.

1929 tile-roof courthouse complex known for a mural... 15 minutes

1929 tile-roof courthouse complex known for a mural room & Spanish Colonial Revival embellishments.

Historical site housing remnants of a 1782 Spanish... 25 minutes

Historical site housing remnants of a 1782 Spanish fortress, including 2 original adobe buildings.

Best shopping area of Santa Barbara 30 minutes

Best shopping area of Santa Barbara. Filled with great eats better described as an open-air mall with a variety of well-known chain retailers, plus a movie theater & dining.

The Funk Zone is a unique Santa Barbara... 30 minutes

The Funk Zone is a unique Santa Barbara arts, culture, business, and industrial district between State Street and Garden Street, and Montecito Street to Cabrillo Boulevard. This amalgamation of historical marine structures, industrial lots, and houses has a unique history in manufacturing, lumber, citrus, produce, and fishing. Over the years, many artists have found creative freedom by carving out studio spaces in this “funky” area of Santa Barbara, and so have wineries, restaurants, art galleries, and shops.

Storied wooden wharf offering restaurants, varied shops, a... 25 minutes

Storied wooden wharf offering restaurants, varied shops, a small aquarium & water views.

City beach offering both white sand & a... 25 minutes

City beach offering both white sand & a grass lawn, plus picnic areas, showers & restrooms.

Long, palm-lined sandy beach known for its sunsets... 25 minutes

Long, palm-lined sandy beach known for its sunsets & volleyball, lifeguarded during summer months.

The celebrity enclave of Santa Barbara 10 minutes

The celebrity enclave of Santa Barbara. Find Oprah and many others of the rich and famous living right here

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How do I book this tour?

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

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