Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes

Tour at a glance

Itinerary

1. 1
   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.

   12 min Admission free
2. 2
   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.

   15 min Admission free
3. 3
   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.

   10 min Admission free
4. 4
   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.

   2 min Admission free
5. 5
   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

   5 min Admission free
6. 6
   Montecito

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

   Pass by (no stop) Admission free
7. 7
   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.

   2 min Admission free
8. 8
   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.

   2 min Admission free
9. 9

   We'll cruise up and down the State Street Promenade where cars can't go.

   Pass by (no stop) Admission free
10. 10
    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

    5 min Admission free
11. 11
    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.

    5 min Admission free
12. 12
    Cabrillo Bike Path

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

    Pass by (no stop) Admission free
13. 13
    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.

    2 min Admission free
14. 14
    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!

    2 min Admission free
15. 15
    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.

    12 min Admission free

Meeting & pickup

Everyone meets at the start point.

Schedule

Good to know

• 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

Cancellation policy

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

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