Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid
Overview
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Explore the city sights and rugged hills around Santa Barbara with an electric, mountain or hybrid bike 1- or 2-day rental. Get around town easily on an eco-friendly electric bike that doesn't require pedaling. For a more adventurous experience, explore the city streets or Santa Ynez Mountains on your mountain bike. Or get a hybrid bike that combines the speed of a road bike with the stability of a city bike. Choose from a wide variety of models appropriate for beginners and experts alike. Biking around town provides a great workout and allows you to cover lots of ground fast — there's no better way to see Santa Barbara!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Individual heights must be provided at the time of booking
Participants must be in good physical condition and capable of riding an electric, mountain or hybrid bike
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Head to central Santa Barbara to choose from a wide selection of electric, mountain or hybrid bikes. You'll be outfitted with the best bike for your body and skill level and receive a helmet, water bottle and road maps. Try an electric bike if you're looking for a fun, relaxed way to cover lots of ground. You don't even have to pedal as you tour the sights of Santa Barbara. This is an easy way to see lots on a bike even if you're not an experienced rider. Mountain bike aficionados will find much to love in the rugged terrain of the Santa Ynez Mountains surrounding Santa Barbara. Choose between XC and All-Mountain bikes. Get recommendations for trails and oceanside parks to check out on your bike. Additional equipment such as a bell, tool kit, air pump and riding pedals are all available free of charge. Hybrid bikes offer the perfect ride for seeing as much of Santa Barbara as possible. These bikes give you the quickness of a road bike, plus the comfort of a city bike. All have a granny gear or triple to make going uphill easier, and most also have a carbon fork for a lighter, more stable ride. Keep your chosen bike for 1 or 2 days so you can explore Santa Barbara at your leisure.
What‘s Included
Water bottle
Helmet
1- or 2-day bike rental (based on option selected)
Gratuities
Food and drink
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
1-Day Hybrid Bike Rental
1-day hybrid bike rental; includes helmet and water bottle
1-Day Electric Bike Rental
1-day electric bike rental; includes helmet and water bottle
1-Day Hardtail MTB Rental
1-Day Mountain Bike Rental: 1-day Hardtail Mountain bike rental; includes helmet and water bottle.
Reviews
128 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mt. figeroua
Oran K,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing bike ride to mt figeroua. The bikes were excellent and they were very accommodating when we brought the bike back a few minutes late Recommend highly.
Great bikes with responsive and knowledgeable staff!
DawgSitter,,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Top notch from initial phone call to returning the bike. Outstanding bicycle choices with knowledgeable and kind staff. Bikes are fabulously maintained. Response time is quick and reliable. They will get you mobile as quickly as possible and the rest is up to you!!! I would encourage anyone to rent a bike here and I will be back.
Santa Barbara is so bike friendly!
Kimborek14,,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rented eBikes for our family of 6 - including 4 teens/young adults. It was great! Santa Barbara is SO bike friendly. The Rad bikes are in great shape - we had them for 4 days total and went all over the place.
Consistent, helpful and reliable
therapygal,,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my 2nd visit to CalCoast Adventurs for e-bike rentals. All of the staff are super friendly and helpful and there was a large selection of e-bikes to choose from.
Great experience and great bike rented
danbX5668AG,,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rented a road bike. Staff were the best and very accommodating. i recommend if u do the major Santa Monica loop ride u use a third party riding app as there are a lot of turns on the first half of the ride.
Top Quality Bikes Paired with Exceptional Service
Quest45198,,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A big shout out to Santa Barbara Bikes to Go! For a family reunion we rented four bikes. Each bike was sized to each rider, expertly maintained and delivered/retrieved to our vacation rental property in the Mesa area. My Specialized 56cm Roubaix Sport was tuned to perfection and a true joy to ride. Helmets, water bottles and locks were included. They didn’t provide locks for the two road bikes for two primary reasons (1) tempting targets for theft and (2) potential damage to carbon frames from leaning. I had neglected to bring my cycling shoes but they happened (by chance) to have a spare set of shoes in my size I could borrow. I was able to rack up 50+ miles of scenic rides over two days. Incredibly friendly service. Would definitely rent again.
Best Bike Rental in Santa Barbara!
danjM4634VI,,Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the best bike rental option in Santa Barbara. They offer new e-bikes and top-tier road bikes (I road a Specialized Roubaix) to beginners and experienced riders alike. Jesse and Andrei helped our group and accommodated everything we needed including a large bike frame for me (61) as well as changing out seats. I rate it 10/10 and will be coming back!
Great folks, awesome bikes.
Devin M,,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Staff was awesome, super informative and helpful. Bicycles were great. I recommend upgrading to a premium bike just to get the most out of your experience.
Bike rentals
S2730ZHdianeb,,Apr 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cal Coast has high quality bikes with a great variety to choose from. Friendly staff and a super safe bike community. Had a blast riding around town.
Don’t leave SB without visiting them!
benmJ9113DV,,Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well maintained fleet of bikes. Knowledgeable staff helped setup suspension and point out local trails to ride. Reasonable rates, great experience.
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