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Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes
5.0
8 Ratings
Santa Barbara
Discover Santa Barbara's hidden gems on electric bikes. Enjoy exclusive access, local stories, and breathtaking views. Book your unforgettable adventure today.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Old Mission Santa Barbara - Take a moment to enjoy the Mission Rose Garden. Gaze down at the ocean to see where you started your journey and look up at the stunning mountains. We’ll share the history of the Mission and its surroundings.
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse - Ascend the courthouse tower for a breathtaking 360-degree view of downtown Santa Barbara. We’ll highlight the architectural features and quirky facts about this renowned building.
- Santa Barbara Harbor - We’ll showcase the Harbor’s highlights and delve into the history of Stearns Wharf, the Potter Hotel (1901-1921), and the castle on the hill’s residents.
- Arlington Theatre - Travel back in time to when this was a grand hotel and learn why it transformed into a theatre. We’ll show you what makes it unique.
- Butterfly Beach - Ride along Channel Drive, inaccessible to cars, and glide down to the picturesque Butterfly Beach. We’ll discuss the history of the Biltmore Hotel and Coral Casino.
- Montecito - Cruise through “downtown Montecito” along Coast Village Road.
- Stearns Wharf - Discover the history of the Dolphin Fountain and its twin, as well as the lumbering past of California’s oldest operating wooden wharf.
- Moreton Bay Fig Tree - Learn about the largest fig tree in America, its origins, and why it’s fenced. We’ll also explain the significance of the vintage train car nearby and how the tree was nearly removed for a gas station.
- State Street - Explore the State Street Promenade, a car-free zone.
- El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park - Hear the history of the first European-built structure in Santa Barbara from the 1700s.
- Andree Clark Bird Refuge - Discover the story behind this man-made lake and its name, linked to the mansion on the hill.
- Cabrillo Bike Path - Enjoy a prime bike path along the Santa Barbara waterfront as we point out interesting sights and share some history.
- Santa Barbara’s Chromatic Gate - Known locally as “The Rainbow Arch,” we’ll explain its controversial origins, who it commemorates, and how its colors remain vibrant.
- Chase Palm Park - Uncover the story behind this popular park’s name, the person it honors, and its evolution over the past 50 years. We might even spot a paraglider landing!
- The Granada Theatre - Hear the tales of how Santa Barbara’s tallest building was constructed, why it stands out architecturally, who resides and works there, and what’s on the roof. We’ll even count the “G” emblems inside.
What's Included
- Sunscreen
- Bottled water
- Helmet
- Bicycle use
Additional Information
Our tour guides are locals and we know lots of fun facts and history of the sights we show. We do research on each point of interest in order to give you interesting stories. Because our tour is on bikes we can show you Channel Drive and State Street Promenade which can’t be accessed by car. Our comfortable and fun electric bikes let you see more in less time. You’ll love the 360 degree view of downtown and the coastline from the Courthouse tower and the story of how it was built. We’ll tell you the story behind the sights including the interesting people involved. We love telling you about our favorite restaurants and ice cream stores. Some of them are off State Street and don’t even have any signs. We ride right through the neighborhood our owner grew up in. Many people say our tours are the highlight of their trip to Santa Barbara.
- Travel time riding between points of interest is approximately 1.5 hours
Location
118 Gray Ave
Gray Avenue
Exit 101 at Garden Street, turn right onto Yanonali St., turn left on Gray Avenue
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Italiandiver
Apr 4, 2024
Biking Santa Barbara - Mike was a wealth of knowledge. Grew up here so he knows the history and has his own personal take on the area. Bikes were in great shape and got us around quickly to all the historic areas!
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Jon_o
Mar 17, 2024
Bike Tour Santa Barabara - As one of our excursions on our recent California coast cruise, we went on an amazing 2.5-hour bike tour with American Riviera Bike Tours and Rentals in Santa Barbara. The tour started just a short walk from the beach and the cruise ship terminal. Mike, the owner and a very experienced cyclist, gave us a wonderful tour along a very beautiful stretch of beach as well as the main highlights of town. The e-bikes were new and high quality. Mike made sure we were all comfortable and took time beforehand to memorize our names. Santa Barbara is a gorgeous city and we learned so much about it from Mike, who is also a native of the area. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who has a day or two to spend in Santa Barbara. My 14-year-old daughter said at the end of the tour that “this is the most fun I have ever had on a bike!” and I totally agree with her. This bike tour ended up being the highlight of our cruise and time together. Thanks, Mike, for an incredible and memorable day!
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