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Los Angeles Coastal Day Trip to Santa Barbara, Solvang and Hearst Castle 13 hr

TourTruth score 4.8 out of 10

Below average

120 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Los Angeles
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore the California coast from Los Angeles, visiting Santa Barbara, Danish-inspired Solvang and Hearst Castle on a full-day trip.

About this tour

Trade Los Angeles traffic for ocean views, historic landmarks and a taste of Denmark on this full-day California coast adventure. Travel north by air-conditioned van or bus with a guide sharing commentary along the way.

The route takes you to Santa Barbara, where you can see the harbor, beaches and Spanish Mission, followed by time to stroll through Solvang, a Danish-inspired town. The day continues at Hearst Castle, the grand estate built by publisher William Randolph Hearst. Admission to the castle is included, while a visit inside Mission Santa Barbara is not guaranteed. With sightseeing stops and transportation arranged, this trip brings together coastal scenery, local character and California history in one outing. Choose a departure from the Los Angeles Farmers Market or Four Points Sheraton Culver City, and discover the coast beyond the city on this Los Angeles coastal day trip.

Highlights

  • Admire the Southern and Central California coastline
  • Visit Santa Barbara’s harbor, beaches and Spanish Mission
  • Stroll through Solvang’s Danish-inspired streets
  • Tour the sprawling Hearst Castle
  • Hear informative commentary from your guide

What's included

Included

  • Professional tour guide
  • Transportation by 15-passenger van or full-sized bus
  • Sightseeing in Santa Barbara and Solvang
  • Hearst Castle admission

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Confirmation is provided at booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible; stroller accessible
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Infant seats are available
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  • Children under 2 travel free; advise the provider if an infant is traveling
  • A visit inside Mission Santa Barbara is not guaranteed
  • Vans may replace buses when fewer guests are booked
  • Tours may be bilingual or multilingual
  • Moderate physical fitness is recommended
  • Departure options include 6:30 AM at the Los Angeles Farmers Market and 7:00 AM at Four Points Sheraton Culver City

Frequently asked questions

How long is the day trip?

The trip lasts approximately 13 hours.

What is included in the tour?

Transportation, a professional guide, sightseeing in Santa Barbara and Solvang, and Hearst Castle admission are included.

Where does the tour depart from?

Departure options are the Los Angeles Farmers Market at 6:30 AM and Four Points Sheraton Culver City at 7:00 AM.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

No. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though strollers are allowed.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.30 from 120 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 4.8.

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