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Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

9 Reviews 3.22 out of 5 stars Based on 9 reviews collected by City Sky Diving and TripAdvisor | Santa Barbara, USA
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On average, this is booked 14 (0) days in advance.

1 to 2 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Pintours App Guide
  • Free navigation and Smartphone Guide

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup point

    Included with the options “Unlimited Uber Pass / Pickup”, “Private Luxury Van/Chauffeur” and “Private Luxury Driver Included”.

    Pickup details

    We offer 4 types of transportation. 1. Private Luxury Driver, who will pick you up in a luxury car. 2. Unlimited Uber Pass. We will provide you with an unlimited Uber pass for rides between each of the stops. 3. Car Rental, you can rent a car from our partners, and drive yourself. 4. You can drive your own car.

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    Meeting point

    For the options “Tour Only” and “Unlimited Uber Pass”.

    2201 Laguna Street
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    1281 Channel Drive
    Santa Barbara, CA 93108, USA

    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    What To Expect

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    Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
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    Old Mission Santa Barbara (pass by)

    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.
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    Santa Barbara County Courthouse

    1929 tile-roof courthouse complex known for a mural room & Spanish Colonial Revival embellishments.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park

    Historical site housing remnants of a 1782 Spanish fortress, including 2 original adobe buildings.
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    25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Paseo Nuevo

    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.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Funk Zone

    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.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Stearns Wharf

    Storied wooden wharf offering restaurants, varied shops, a small aquarium & water views.
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    25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Leadbetter Beach

    City beach offering both white sand & a grass lawn, plus picnic areas, showers & restrooms.
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    25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    East Beach

    Long, palm-lined sandy beach known for its sunsets & volleyball, lifeguarded during summer months.
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    25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Montecito

    The celebrity enclave of Santa Barbara. Find Oprah and many others of the rich and famous living right here
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-304471P6

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    Average 3.22 out of 5 stars based on 9 traveler reviews collected by City Sky Diving and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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    • Free navigation and Smartphone Guide

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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