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Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes

Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes

Overview

Our tour guides are locals and we know lots of fun facts and history of the sights we show. We do research on each point of interest in order to give you interesting stories. Because our tour is on bikes we can show you Channel Drive and State Street Promenade which can't be accessed by car. Our comfortable and fun electric bikes let you see more in less time. You'll love the 360 degree view of downtown and the coastline from the Courthouse tower and the story of how it was built. We'll tell you the story behind the sights including the interesting people involved. We love telling you about our favorite restaurants and ice cream stores. Some of them are off State Street and don't even have any signs. We ride right through the neighborhood our owner grew up in. Many people say our tours are the highlight of their trip to Santa Barbara.

City: Santa Barbara

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $90.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $90.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Sunscreen

Bottled water

Helmet

Use of bicycle

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Travel time riding between points of interest is approximately 1.5 hours

What To Expect

Old Mission Santa Barbara

Stop and smell the roses at the lovely Mission Rose Garden. Look down the ocean to see where you rode from. Look up at the beautiful mountains. We'll tell you the history of the Mission and surrounding area.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

Go up the courthouse town to see a stunning 360 degree view of downtown Santa Barbara. We'll point out the architectural highlights and quirky facts about this famous building.

Santa Barbara Waterfront

We'll point out the highlights of the Harbor and the history of Stearns Wharf and the Potter hotel 1901-1921 and the residents of the castle on the hill.

Arlington Theatre

We'll take you back in time when this was a fancy hotel and why it is now a theatre. We'll show you why it's a special theatre.

Butterfly Beach

Ride on Channel Drive where cars can't go and glide down the hill to beautiful Butterfly Beach. We will explain the history of the Biltmore Hotel and Coral Casino

Montecito

We'll cruise thru "downtown Montecito" along Coast Village Road.

Stearns Wharf

We'll explain the history of the Dolphin Fountain and it's twin and the lumbering history of California's oldest operating wooden wharf.

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

We'll tell you the history of the biggest fig tree in America and how it got there. We'll explain why it has a fence around it. We'll explain the meaning of the vintage train car parked next to it. We'll even explain how it was almost cut down for a gas station.

El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

We'll tell you the history of the first building built by Europeans in Santa Barbara in the 1700s

Andree Clark Bird Refuge

We'll tell you the history of this man made lake and how it got it's name. Hint: the mansion on the hill.

Cabrillo Bike Path

A primo bike path along the Santa Barbara waterfront. We'll point out the cool things and tell you some history

Santa Barbara's Chromatic Gate

Most locals call it "The Rainbow Arch". We'll explain why it was so controversial when it was built and who it memorializes. We'll even explain how they keep the colors so bright.

Chase Palm Park

Even many locals don't know how this popular park got it's name. We'll talk about the person behind this park and how it evolved over the last 50 years. We might even see a paraglider land here!

The Granada Theatre

We'll give you the stories of how this tallest building on Santa Barbara was built. We'll explain why it looks different than most buildings in downtown. We'll tell you who lives and works in the building and what's on the roof. We'll even tell you how many "G" emblems there are inside.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (52)

danielsB6316IJ

Mar 2025

Mike was our guide and did an awesome job. We had previously visited the mission and he was more than willing to change our route.Being a longtime resident of Santa Barbara, he has an extensive knowledge of its history. We had spectacular photo opportunities. His bikes are new and in excellent condition. We highly recommend his services, you won’t be disappointed!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thanks Daniel for your nice review. I really enjoyed meeting you guys. I hope to see you again someday.

Junpei_Y

Mar 2025

This bike tour was the highlight of our Santa Barbara trip. Mike was really knowledgeable and he showed us all the sights. The bike ride was easy and we all had a great time. Highly recommend.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thanks for the nice review. Fight On for old 'SC!

Ameki_M

Mar 2025

Great tour. Michael was very attentive and tour was educational and covered a lot of santa barbra. Fun time!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thanks for the review. There's lots of interesting stories in Santa Barbara.