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- English
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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Exit 101 at Garden Street, turn right onto Yanonali St., turn left on Gray Avenue
Itinerary
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1
Stop and smell the roses at the lovely Mission Rose Garden. Look down the ocean to see where you rode from. Look up at the beautiful mountains. We'll tell you the history of the Mission and surrounding area.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Go up the courthouse town to see a stunning 360 degree view of downtown Santa Barbara. We'll point out the architectural highlights and quirky facts about this famous building.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We'll point out the highlights of the Harbor and the history of Stearns Wharf and the Potter hotel 1901-1921 and the residents of the castle on the hill.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We'll take you back in time when this was a fancy hotel and why it is now a theatre. We'll show you why it's a special theatre.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Ride on Channel Drive where cars can't go and glide down the hill to beautiful Butterfly Beach. We will explain the history of the Biltmore Hotel and Coral Casino
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We'll cruise thru "downtown Montecito" along Coast Village Road.
Admission ticket free -
6
We'll explain the history of the Dolphin Fountain and it's twin and the lumbering history of California's oldest operating wooden wharf.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
We'll tell you the history of the biggest fig tree in America and how it got there. We'll explain why it has a fence around it. We'll explain the meaning of the vintage train car parked next to it. We'll even explain how it was almost cut down for a gas station.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We'll cruise up and down the State Street Promenade where cars can't go.
Admission ticket free -
8
We'll tell you the history of the first building built by Europeans in Santa Barbara in the 1700s
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
We'll tell you the history of this man made lake and how it got it's name. Hint: the mansion on the hill.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A primo bike path along the Santa Barbara waterfront. We'll point out the cool things and tell you some history
Admission ticket free -
10
Most locals call it "The Rainbow Arch". We'll explain why it was so controversial when it was built and who it memorializes. We'll even explain how they keep the colors so bright.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
Even many locals don't know how this popular park got it's name. We'll talk about the person behind this park and how it evolved over the last 50 years. We might even see a paraglider land here!
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
We'll give you the stories of how this tallest building on Santa Barbara was built. We'll explain why it looks different than most buildings in downtown. We'll tell you who lives and works in the building and what's on the roof. We'll even tell you how many "G" emblems there are inside.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Travel time riding between points of interest is approximately 1.5 hours
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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