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Explore Santa Barbara's vibrant arts district on a unique walking tour led by a comedian. Starting at the stunning Granada Theatre, wander through picturesque streets adorned with white-washed adobe buildings and palm trees. Indulge in delicious snacks like Wafflecado toast and a local beer taster, capture memorable moments at iconic spots like the Santa Barbara County Courthouse and El Presidio, and savor a glass of wine paired with classic coastal pizza. Conclude your tour with tacos, cocktails, and a token for games while your guide captures fun group photos at whimsical murals, and don't worry we never forget dessert!
- Discover Santa Barbara’s arts district with a comedian as your guide
- Savor local treats including Wafflecado toast and ice cream
- Visit famous landmarks like the Courthouse and Lobero Theatre
- Enjoy sweet treats, savory bites, tasty tacos, drinks, and fun photo ops along the way
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please go to the front doors of the Granada Theatre and wait outside, your guide will meet you there.
Itinerary
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1The Granada Theatre
Begin your tour at the Granada Theatre, the crown jewel of downtown Santa Barbara. Stroll through the arts district, taking in the city’s white-washed adobe buildings, red-tiled roofs, and palm-lined beaches.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Established in 1941, SBMA’s 27,000-piece permanent collection includes antiquities, Asian art, Latin American art, photography, sculptures, and 19th and 20th Century European, British, and American Art.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The Santa Barbara Public Library's Central Building, a Spanish Colonial Revival landmark, began with a Carnegie grant-funded design by Henry Hornbostel (with local Francis Wilson), opening in 1917, then reconstructed by Carleton Winslow after the 1925 earthquake, with the Art Deco Faulkner Gallery (by Myron Hunt) added in 1930, culminating in significant renovations and plaza revitalization in the 2020s to restore historic features like the iconic tympanum and poppy mural. It also used to be the post office.
Admission ticket free -
2Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Enjoy 360-degree views of the Santa Barbara skyline atop the famed Santa Barbara County Courthouse Clock Tower. Designed in the Spanish-Colonial style and completed in 1929, the fully operational Courthouse is an iconic Santa Barbara landmark with its distinctive four-faced clock tower, red tile roofs, elegant arches and verdant sunken garden and grounds.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
El Presidio Real de Santa Bárbara, also known as the Royal Presidio of Santa Barbara, is a former military installation in Santa Barbara, California, United States. The presidio was built by Spain in 1782, with the mission of defending the Second Military District in California.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Continue to the Lobero Theatre, stopping along the way for a photo op in former historic Chinatown then head to Jamie Slone Wine for a glass of wine and a pizza, and enjoy an photo op in the picturesque El Paseo.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Paseo de la Guerra is a complex of historic buildings in downtown Santa Barbara, California. The El Paseo was built in 1826, it’s an adobe complex which housed the Commandante of the Presidio Royale de Santa Barbara.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Casa de la Guerra was the residence of the fifth commandant of the Presidio de Santa Barbara, José de la Guerra y Noriega, founder of the Guerra family of California from 1828 until his death in 1858. Descendants of José lived in the home until 1943.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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