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 the Visitor Center located 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
783 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Guide and Sites
R M,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Joey was a friendly informative guide. Claimed historical relationship to the area as well. Great ride, wonderful sites!
Great ride
Debbie D,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Rusty our tour guide was very knowledgeable. The tour was very comprehensive and showed some beautiful parts of Santa Barbara- beaches. I would recommend this tour.
Great
S5026EJrobertr,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative highly recommend driver was a local.
Great tour! Nice overview of Santa Barbara
Nicole C,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience as a first time visitor to Santa Barbara. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided good information while showing us the beautiful sights. I would recommend to anyone! Great for any families, couples, etc
Excellent overview of...
Bruce M,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent overview of Santa Barbara and the surrounding areas. Our driver and tour guide was very knowledgeable about the city.
A very informative tour
TEE M,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I learned a lot about the city of Santa Barbara, it was a very informative tour. The tour guy was great.
It was very informative...
Cynthia L,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very informative and the guide was so knowledgeable about the area. Thank you for the rest stop in the middle of the trip
Great tour! Highly recommend!
Hahndo1,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time! Chuck did a great job! The tour was fun, interesting, and informative. Highly recommend, especially for first time visitors to SB.
Great way to see SB
Stephanie H,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Chuck was a great guide. We saw so much on the trolley vs walking or driving ourselves. Butterfly Beach looks so cool and Chuck recommended a few places to eat. Los Agaves was great!
Time well spent!
Michelle M,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s an open-air trolley so dress in layers depending on the time of year that you visit. Driver was knowledgeable about the area (history, etc.). Would recommend to others, however, if you have small children who have trouble sitting & listening for 90 minutes, may be best to book another activity in the area.
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