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Santa Barbara Electric Bike History and Sightseeing Tour

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At the selected departure time for your Santa Barbara bike tour, make your way to the local bike shop and prepare for your electric bike excursion. Here, your guide outfits you with a helmet and provides a brief safety orientation about the easy-to-use electric beach cruiser — a comfortable bicycle with wide tires and upright seating.Your guide leads your small group on an historical route around Santa Barbara that includes the Santa Barbara Mission and the brick-lined sidewalks and landscaped plazas of downtown’s State Street before heading out to the Pacific Ocean. You can cruise at speeds of up to 20 mph (32 kph) with the option of pedaling, using the electric motor or a mixture of both for a fun and easy ride. Focus your camera lens on renowned views of the Santa Barbara coastline and stop at a few historical sites to brush up on local history before pedaling (or coasting) back to the original departure point.

Overview

At the selected departure time for your Santa Barbara bike tour, make your way to the local bike shop and prepare for your electric bike excursion. Here, your guide outfits you with a helmet and provides a brief safety orientation about the easy-to-use electric beach cruiser — a comfortable bicycle with wide tires and upright seating.

Your guide leads your small group on an historical route around Santa Barbara that includes the Santa Barbara Mission and the brick-lined sidewalks and landscaped plazas of downtown’s State Street before heading out to the Pacific Ocean. 

You can cruise at speeds of up to 20 mph (32 kph) with the option of pedaling, using the electric motor or a mixture of both for a fun and easy ride. 

Focus your camera lens on renowned views of the Santa Barbara coastline and stop at a few historical sites to brush up on local history before pedaling (or coasting) back to the original departure point.

Itinerary

  • Santa Barbara Waterfront

    Ride Santa Barbara's 5-mile seaside boardwalk on a dedicated bike path. Your tour guide will lead you underneath tunnels of palm trees and alongside the nicest beaches on the central coast.

  • Butterfly Beach

    Take in the luxurious views of Montecito and Coast Village!

  • Funk Zone

    You'll explore Santa Barbara's Funk Zone. Our rapidly growing neighborhood hopping with art, wine and beer! Your guide will highlight the must try restaurants and tasting rooms for any foodies!

    5 minutes
  • El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

    For historical buffs on our bike tour your local guide will take you back in time and showcase the old fort, old china town, and a few other fascinating buildings off the beaten path.

    5 minutes
  • Old Mission Santa Barbara

    Grab a photo at the historical Queen of the Missions! This stop is done on roughly half our tours based on the speed of the tour and if you've already seen it we may visit another location.

    5 minutes
  • Moreton Bay Fig Tree

    Hidden in Santa Barbara's train station is an ecological gem that is a sight to behold. Our local tour guides will give you fascinating stories about this record breaking Fig tree!

    5 minutes
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse

    Learn about Santa Barbara's architectural gem and take in the stunning artistry of this iconic landmark.

    10 minutes
  • Santa Barbara's harbor is packed with stunning boats and incredible fun facts. Depending on your preference your guide will take you along the boats for an intimate harbor ride. Or, for great photos they can take you to a secret overlook for a beautiful view of the harbor and ocean.

    5 minutes

Location

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Address

736 Carpinteria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • Enjoy beautiful coastal views and explore the historic Santa Barbara Mission
  • Stop for photo opportunities and learn about the city’s history from your guide
  • Your easy-to-use electric beach cruiser lets you see more in a fraction of the time
  • Choose a Private Tour or a Small-group tour limited to five people
  • Inclusions

    • Water
    • Professional guide
    • Helmet
    • Electric bike

    Exclusions

    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Additional Information

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please provide heights and genders of all travelers in the special requirements field at the time of booking so appropriate bikes can be provided.
    • There is a minimum of 2 passengers required in order to operate this tour. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be offered a refund or an alternative date.
    • Closed-toe shoes are required
    • Comfortable clothing such as active wear is recommended
    • Participants must be in good physical condition and capable of riding a bike
    • Riders must be a minimum of 12 years of age as required by California Law for Electric Bikes

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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    beckywE5467DI
    What an amazing bike tour! Our guide, Bella, was fabulous. She was attentive, knowledgeable and so fun. My husband and I had never been to Santa Barbara and this was the perfect way to see it. I recom...
    Amber T
    We were looking for a way to see the city and also be active, so this was a perfect combination to do both. It was easy to book online and everything was ready to go when we got there. The bikes were ...

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