Outdoors things to do in Santa Barbara

We rank 49 outdoor things to do in Santa Barbara, United States. The highest scoring is Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour with an Outty Ranking of 94 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $4 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
49
In the 90+ Club
2
Available today
49
From
$4

Outdoors in Santa Barbara compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Santa Barbara by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour94$852.5h5/5 (605)
Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide92$551.5h5/5 (458)
Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid86$602h5/5 (141)
Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike85$1997h4.9/5 (184)
Santa Ynez Valley Biking and Wine Tasting Tour85$1755h5/5 (142)
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)85$592h4.9/5 (231)
Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes84$902.5h5/5 (114)
Electric Bike Rental in Santa Barbara82$501h5/5 (167)
City & Sand Electric Bike Tour81$1052.5h5/5 (102)
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental79$151h5/5 (45)

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Outdoors in Santa Barbara: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 94 out of 100 from 605 traveler reviews. Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide, Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid, Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike follow close behind. We rank 49 outdoors experiences in Santa Barbara in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Santa Barbara cost?
Expect around $158 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Solvang Princess Magical Family Adventure from $4, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Santa Barbara for today?
Yes. 49 of the 49 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Santa Barbara currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Santa Barbara?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Santa Barbara, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?
March to June and September to November, dodging the May and June marine layer.

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