Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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All Aboard Santa Barbara’s Original & Longest Running Trolley Tour and Charter Services
See the American Riviera in 90 minutes
Santa Barbara sightseeing at its finest on the original, fully narrated Santa Barbara Trolley Tour. For 30 years, we've been providing trolley tours in the Santa Barbara community. Join us as we visit local hot spots such as the Santa Barbara Courthouse, Santa Barbara Zoo, Museum of Natural History, the historic Santa Barbara Mission, and more, all fully narrated by our energetic and knowledgeable tour guides! Our pick up location is only a 10 minute walk from Stearns Wharf, at 1 Garden St.
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Stearns Wharf
Enjoy the seaside sights and sounds of Stearns Wharf, one of Santa Barbara’s most iconic landmarks. Named for builder John P. Stearns and located at the end of State Street, it is California’s oldest working wharf and the perfect spot to soak up the sun, salty breezes and stunning views of the impossibly blue Pacific. The Wharf was completed in 1872 and served the passengers and freight shipping needs of California’s south coast for more than 25 years. Today it’s one of Santa Barbara’s most visited attractions and a mainstay of the Waterfront district.
East Beach
East Beach is a favorite spot for locals for volleyball (including pro tournaments), skating, paddle sports, art shows and just plain relaxing. It also has a great panoramic view of the Santa Barbara mountains.
What‘s Included
Narrated Tour
Food and Drinks
Options
Trolley Tour
Reviews
813 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Santa Barbara in the spring.
Margaret K,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fun experience on the tour trolley. It was easy to register, select a time for the tour and pay. The tickets were sent to us immediately, no guess work. We arrived early at the parking lot, before others arrived, so we were a little confused about where to stand to board the trolley. The signage could be better. The driver/tour guide was friendly and made everyone feel comfortable. He was conscientious of traffic and drove safely. He was also knowledgeable about the history of Santa Barbara as we toured the city. We enjoyed the activity and highly recommend it to others. It was affordable and a good value.
Highly recommended for young and old!
Laura M,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Relaxing, entertaining and informative 90 minutes with my seven-year-old grandson! Driver was entertaining and informative
We loved it!
Judy T,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A little tight on the seating but otherwise very worth while. Tour guide very knowledgeable. Having a beautiful Santa Barbara day helped.
Great Tour.
Gustavo C,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved it! The conductor was great and narrated the entire trip. We found out more of the history of the city of Santa Barbara. We are going back this summer!
Nice
Guide10082812012,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice Driver was very informative
Great experience, highly...
JeanMarie B,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, highly recommend. Comfortable, charming and educational ride through areas we may not have seen otherwise.
Learning all about Santa Barbara
U2041FTlindaa,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, driver was very knowledgeable and fun to listen to.
Fun little intro to Santa Barbara
heatherkA882YH,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Overall we had a good time! Rusty, the tour guide, has apparently been doing this since sometime in the mid 1990s so he makes a very experienced, knowledgeable, and charismatic host. I saw a lot of things I never knew were there and learned some really cool things about the area. Our visit at the mission was cut short because there had been a traffic delay and we had to stay on a schedule so we just took our own tour the next day. I recommend doing this tour as early in your trip as possible if you're not familiar with the area because it is pretty helpful in getting oriented to the layout of Santa Barbara. It did seem a little long at times.
Delightful experience
Tourist473922,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience. Rusty are the tour a delight! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone lucky enough to hop on board.
Great tour
Trek566106,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great tour. The driver/guide was very informative. We got to see a lot and I learned a lot about Santa Barbara. I would definitely recommend this to anyone thinking about a tour of Santa Barbara.
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