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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara Adventure Company is the premier adventure travel outfitter on the central coast. We offer Santa Barbara kayaking & Channel Islands kayaking, surf lessons, wine country tours by van or bike, mountain biking, rock climbing and team building programs. Our knowledgeable, safe, and friendly guides offer exceptional service and share with you a side of the Santa Barbara area few visitors ever get to experience.

Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara

Get ready for a flexible, fun-filled day in the vineyards, sampling liquid treasures crafted by passionate local winemakers. Discover Santa Barbara's premier wine region aboard The Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle – a fleet of deluxe shuttles with friendly hosts and thoughtfully arranged itineraries. Daily public tours as well as private group outings.

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara

Wine Edventures Wine Tours offers all inclusive group excursions out of Santa Barbara daily. Tours include tastings at four wineries, a freshly made to order winery picnic lunch, a 19 oz. tasting glass and fully guided fun and educational tour.

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara

Captain Jack's tours will provide that special "something" to every event. Whether your group consists of 2 people or 2000, Capt. Jack's Tours has something for everyone! Small intimate events/tours include: Wine tasting tours starting at $50, Beer Tasting tour $50, Coastal Sailboat cruises starting at $30, horseback ride or kayak tour for $35, guided hikes, glider flights. Captain Jack's Tours offers these tours individually or prepackaged in a full day tour.

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara

Join wildlife photographer and safari guide Charles Aljian on an off-road safari adventure through the mountains of Santa Barbara for a unique experience into the amazing beauty and scenery of the Los Padres National Forest. Majestic California sunsets and panoramic views of the Santa Ynez Valley and Pacific Ocean, ancient Chumash Indian cave paintings, nature walks and diverse ecosystems of plants, trees and wildlife are all part of the Santa Barbara Safaris experience. Santa Barbara Safaris is the only tour company locally in Santa Barbara to offer private excursions into our remote back country by air-conditioned 6-passenger 4WD SUV. Photography advice will be provided by Charles who is a graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography -so bring your camera to make the most of this rare opportunity!

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara

Designed by William Mooser III in the Spanish-Moorish architectural style, this working courthouse is surrounded by landscaped gardens and lawns.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Government building; Historic site; Observatory/planetarium; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara
Attraction type: Educational site; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara
Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara

Skydive Santa Barbara, located at the Lompoc Municipal Airport, is owned and operated by David Hughes.  This parachute center offers the highest altitude jumps on the Central Coast, jumpers may exit...

Attraction type: Tour; Sports complex
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara

Visitors can tour this historic Franciscan mission that features twin bell towers and lovely gardens.

Attraction type: Mission; Religious site; History museum; Other; Architectural building; Garden; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara

Seven straight miles of shops.

Attraction type: Scenic drive; Street; Historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara

This museum, founded in 1941, houses a prestigious and varied collection of modern and ancient art plus a special gallery for children.

Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara

This restored 19th-century adobe building captures the authentic feel of Santa Barbara of old.

Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara

Museum of Natural History 2559 Puesta del Sol Road Santa Barbara, 93105 805-682-4711 (General Information) 805-682-4711 x174 (Observatory/Plan... 805-962-2526 (Sea Center) www.sbnature.org Santa...

Attraction type: Natural history museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara
Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara

 Stearns Wharf has got to be the most beautiful wharf on the California coast.  Here you will find many touristy shops for souvenirs and several great places to sample seafood.  The SB Shellfish Co...

Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara

Garden enthusiasts will savor the nearly 70 acres of native regional plants at this popular attraction.

Attraction type: Garden; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 81 attractions in Santa Barbara

The world's most beautiful Zoo!

Attraction type: Zoo
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