
City & Sand Electric Bike Tour
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September 2026
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Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 99 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is City & Sand Electric Bike Tour worth booking?
City & Sand Electric Bike Tour is a 2.5-hour experience in Santa Barbara, United States, from $105 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 99 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (99)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $105 per person
The only tour in Santa Barbara that takes you on the sand of our famous beaches on your very own fat tire electric bike! Prepare to take in Santa Barbara's most stunning oceanfront views as you glide in between the waves
What you get
About this experience
The only tour in Santa Barbara that takes you on the sand of our famous beaches on your very own fat tire electric bike! Prepare to take in Santa Barbara's most stunning oceanfront views as you glide in between the waves and the palm trees. This Electric Bike Tour involves riding on the beach as well as biking through town on the boardwalk and downtown promenade. If you're looking for the must-do activity that shows you everything Santa Barbara has to offer this is the bike tour for you. For your safety helmets are both required and provided on this bike tour.
What's included
Included
- Water
- Electric Bike
- Helmet
- Tour Guide
- An Amazing Time!
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Cabrillo Bike Path
Your tour guide will take you along Santa Barbara's beachfront path underneath a corridor of Palm Trees along the sandy beaches of downtown.
Pass by without stopping
State Street Underpass
Your guide will show you the heart of the city up and down the backbone of Santa Barbara along the State Street Promenade where a majority of shopping, dining, and sight seeing takes place
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Santa Barbara Waterfront
Explore Santa Barbara Harbor by E-Bike
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East Beach
Your guide will take you on the sand of east beach as you coast along the gentle waves up and down sandy banks.
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Butterfly Beach
Your guide will take you on the sand of butterfly beach as you coast along the gentle waves up and down sandy banks.
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West Beach
Your guide will take you on the sand of west beach as you coast along the gentle waves up and down sandy banks.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Santa Barbara
We are on the corner across the street from the Post Office. You will see our big painted globe and blue "Bike Rental" signs in our parking lot where you are welcome to park!
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We are on the corner across the street from the Post Office. You will see our big painted globe and blue "Bike Rental" signs in our parking lot where you are welcome to park!
Options you can book
9:30 am Tour
9:30 am Tour
1:00 pm Tour
1:00 pm Tour
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Cal Coast Adventures
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 96 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
96 verified traveler reviews for City & Sand Electric Bike Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Santa Barbara e-bike tour
We had Julianna who was great! Very patient and full of useful info about Santa Barbara, which was great for my wife and I who are from out of town. We had a great time! Highly recommend.
Response from the operator: Thanks so much! We’re glad Julianna made the bike tour fun, informative, and comfortable for you both. It’s a great way to explore Santa Barbara when visiting from out of town. We really appreciate the review and hope to ride with you again! 🚲
via Tripadvisor
A carefree and gentle ride through the heart of things
Juliana, thank you for the sweet tour. The State Street ride was a highlight of our Santa Barbara adventure.
Response from the operator: Yay! Thank you for leaving a review and a note for your Guide Juliana. We appreciate you booking your bike tour with us and we are so glad that you had a great time!
via Tripadvisor
Great way to learn about SB
Nils was a great host. Kept us informed all the way on the ride.
Response from the operator: Glad you enjoyed your bike tour with Nils! Thanks for touring Santa Barbara with us!
via Tripadvisor
Great way to see SB
My wife and I had a great tour with Nils. He was super pleasant, checked often to make sure we were comfortable, and explained things along the way.
Response from the operator: Glad you enjoyed electric bike tour with Nils! Thanks for touring Santa Barbara with us!
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful E-Bike tour!
We had a fantastic e-bike tour in Santa Barbara with our guide Juliana. The tour was marked by beautiful ocean views as well as many small and large sights where, in addition to receiving historical insights from our guide, we were also able to take great photos. Our guide consistently captured the best family pictures and always gave us the opportunity to stop and fully enjoy the moment. We can highly recommend this tour and of course our guide!
Response from the operator: Glad you enjoyed your electric bike tour with Juliana! E-bike tours are a great way to explore the coast and town of Santa Barbara! Thank you so much for your feedback!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 35
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 79
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
City & Sand Electric Bike Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Santa Barbara.
How much does City & Sand Electric Bike Tour cost?
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Prices start at $105 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Santa Barbara usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does City & Sand Electric Bike Tour take?
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Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Santa Barbara is not rushed.
Is City & Sand Electric Bike Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 99 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Santa Barbara, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule City & Sand Electric Bike Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is City & Sand Electric Bike Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book City & Sand Electric Bike Tour?
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Around 35 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Santa Barbara can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Santa Barbara and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does City & Sand Electric Bike Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Santa Barbara within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Santa Barbara?
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Santa Barbara runs wine tours into the Santa Ynez Valley, harbour sailing and whale watching, Channel Islands day trips, and Spanish colonial walking tours through the Presidio and Mission. Tasting-room access and group size make the biggest difference in wine tours here. On Outty we rank every Santa Barbara experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour, Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide, Small-Group Wine Tour in Santa Barbara to Exclusive Vineyards. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?
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March to June and September to November, dodging the May and June marine layer. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Santa Barbara?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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