TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10
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Santa Barbara Surf, Yoga, Hike, Hot Springs, and City Tour 6 hr
TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
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3 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Santa Barbara
- 6 hrs
- Updated October 31, 2026
Learn to surf, hike to a mountain hot spring, and explore Santa Barbara landmarks on this six-hour guided adventure.
About this tour
Trade a typical day in Santa Barbara for a Pacific surf lesson, a mountain hot spring, and a scenic city tour. This six-hour Santa Barbara Surf, Yoga, Hike, Hot Springs, and City Tour pairs active outdoor experiences with memorable local landmarks.
Meet downtown at Barbarians Cave, choose your surfboard, and get fitted for a wetsuit before heading to a local beach. Your instructor teaches the basics on the sand, then helps you practice paddling and catching waves in the water. After surfing, head into the mountains for a 30- to 45-minute hike to a quiet, multi-pooled hot spring. Continue through Montecito to a scenic overlook for photos, then visit the Santa Barbara Mission and Rose Gardens for a short stroll. The day wraps up back downtown with a pass to Yoga Soup.
Surf equipment, instruction, the hot spring hike, and city tour are included. Bring swimwear, a towel, water, sunscreen, and a change of clothes. Santa Barbara Surf, Yoga, Hike, Hot Springs, and City Tour offers a lively way to experience coast, mountains, and local history in one outing. Reserve your spot and see Santa Barbara from several different angles.
Highlights
- Learn to surf with an instructor along the Pacific coast
- Hike to a secluded, multi-pooled hot spring for a relaxing soak
- Admire Santa Barbara from a scenic mountain overlook
- Stroll through the historic Santa Barbara Mission and Rose Gardens
- Receive a pass to Yoga Soup, a celebrated local yoga studio
What's included
Included
- Surfboard rental
- Wetsuit
- Yoga studio pass
- Guided surf lesson
- Hike to hot springs
- City tour
Not included
- Meals
- Transportation to the meeting point
Ratings on each provider
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2.33 / 5 · 3 reviews
Important information
- Participants must be able to swim
- Children under 9 years are not permitted
- Not suitable for pregnant women or people with back problems
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable for hiking and water activities
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- Bring swimwear, a towel, a change of clothes, and a bag for wet items
- Bring a hat, snacks, sunscreen, and water
- Weather conditions may lead to rescheduling or cancellation
- Meet at Barbarians Cave downtown; local pickup may be available on request
- Smoking is not permitted
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 6 hours.
Is surfing instruction included?
Yes. A guided surf lesson, surfboard rental, and wetsuit are included.
Do I need to know how to swim?
Yes. Participants should be able to swim.
Where is the meeting point?
The usual meeting point is Barbarians Cave downtown Santa Barbara. Local pickup may be available on request.
What should I bring?
Bring swimwear, a towel, a change of clothes, a bag for wet items, comfortable clothing, a hat, snacks, sunscreen, and water.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 2.33 from 3 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
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 6.9.
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