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Santa Barbara City and Sand Electric Bike Tour 2.5 hr

TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10

Very goodTop 16% in Santa Barbara

107 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Santa Barbara
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Ride through Santa Barbara’s downtown and along sandy beaches on an electric bike, with coastal views and stories from a local guide.

About this tour

See Santa Barbara from the bike path, downtown streets, and even the sand on this guided electric bike ride. With ocean air on your face and palm trees lining the shore, the route pairs coastal scenery with a lively look at the city.

Start along the Cabrillo Bike Path, then ride through the Funk Zone, known for its artsy character and dining scene. Continue past historic downtown buildings and along the pedestrian-friendly State Street Promenade as your local guide shares stories and tips. Then head to the waterfront and ride on the sand beside the waves. The tour visits Butterfly Beach, Secret Beach, and Miramar Beach in Montecito, with a final stop outside the Rosewood Miramar Hotel for views of the shoreline.

Your electric bike, helmet, water, and local guide are provided. Choose this Santa Barbara City and Sand Electric Bike Tour for a memorable mix of urban discovery and beachside riding, and enjoy a fresh perspective on the coast.

Highlights

  • Glide along the Cabrillo Bike Path, downtown streets, and sandy beaches
  • Ride between ocean waves and palm trees on a fat-tire electric bike
  • Explore the Funk Zone, historic downtown, and State Street Promenade
  • Admire coastal views at Butterfly Beach, Secret Beach, and Miramar Beach
  • Hear local stories and tips from an expert guide

What's included

Included

  • Local guide
  • Electric bike
  • Helmet
  • Water

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Riders must be at least 4'11" tall
  • Riders must be able to ride a bike manually
  • Helmets are required and provided
  • Arrive 15 minutes before the tour
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  • Meeting point: 736 Carpinteria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, across from the Post Office
  • Free onsite and nearby street parking is available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals are allowed

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.95 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Santa Barbara
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • 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 8.6. Top 16% in Santa Barbara means it ranks in the top 16% of tours in Santa Barbara by this score.

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  • GetYourGuide
  • Viator

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