Santa Barbara Stargazing Tour with PhD Student Guide

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience the night sky with a PhD-level astronomy guide who brings the cosmos to life through storytelling and expert insight.

Escape the city lights and experience Santa Barbara’s night sky on a PhD-led stargazing tour. Travel to a dark sky location where your astronomy guide brings the cosmos to life through telescope viewing and storytelling. View planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies through a high-powered telescope with guided explanations. Enjoy a comfortable, small-group experience with luxury transportation, hot drinks, and warm gear provided.

What's Included

PhD student guide
Transportation via Mercedes Sprinter
High-powered telescope viewing
Blankets, jackets, and cold-weather gear
Complimentary hot drinks
Guide gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
209 State St

We'll meet at the Amtrak Station. Look for the gray Alta Vista Tours Sprinter van parked adjacent to the station building, inside the parking lot. Parking is available on nearby streets or in the Amtrak station lot for a small fee. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
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    Lake Cachuma

    Escape the city lights and experience Santa Barbara’s night sky on a PhD-led stargazing tour. Travel to a dark sky location, often Lake Cachuma, where your astronomy guide brings the cosmos to life through telescope viewing and storytelling. ·PhD-guided stargazing experience ·High-powered telescope viewing ·Dark sky location away from city lights ·Transportation included ·Complimentary hot drinks ·Blankets and warm gear provided

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Alta Vista Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Night Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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