Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
We'll cruise thru "downtown Montecito" along Coast Village Road.
We'll explain the history of the Dolphin Fountain and it's twin and the lumbering history of California's oldest operating wooden wharf.
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.
We'll cruise up and down the State Street Promenade where cars can't go.
We'll tell you the history of the first building built by Europeans in Santa Barbara in the 1700s
We'll tell you the history of this man made lake and how it got it's name. Hint: the mansion on the hill.
A primo bike path along the Santa Barbara waterfront. We'll point out the cool things and tell you some history
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.
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!
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.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(103)
Mike was very knowledgeable. We had so much fun learning about Santa Barbara. Highly recommend
Thanks Spike! I love teaching people about my hometown.
Fun experience! We saw so much of the city!
Thanks for your kind words. E-bikes make it easier to see lots in a relatively short time.
Great tour of Santa Barbara! This was my second time on the tour and loved it just the same! Mike is the best tour guide, very knowledgeable about the history of the city. I highly recommend! Next up - his taco tour!
Thanks for the kind words Michelle! I look forward to the taco tour!
It was informative, great sites and exercise. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. Very safety conscious.
Thanks Stephan. It was my honor to show you my hometown.
Mike was awesome! It was fun and informative and I highly recommend it. My husband and I have taken a few bike tours while traveling and Mike is the best Tour guide we have had.
Thanks Adele, I'm honored to be the best. I enjoyed showing you my hometown.
Mike was an amazing and knowledgeable tour guide. Took me and husband on a private tour throughout Santa Barbara and then some. Mike being a local from Santa Barbara made the stories more memorable and interesting. He was extremely pleasant to be around and made an effort to explain past history and current developments of Santa Barbara. Also his bikes were in tip top shape and rode smoothly. He also explained the roads we would be taking and how long each stop would take us to get to our next stop. Made an effort to show us the court house and explain the history of the building. All and all, it was a great morning spent with Mike and his bikes and tour. Job well done!
Wow! Thanks for your kind words. Those are my exact goals!
Mike was an excellent tour guide. He grew up here and knows the city inside and out. This was a 2 1/2 hour tour and we got to see all the highlights of the area. I would highly recommend this tour.
Thanks John. I'm glad you liked it. I loved showing your around SB.
Beautiful few hours to see a gorgeous city by an extraordinary, knowledgeable man who grew up in Santa Barbara. Should not miss this tour. Very safe easy riding.
Thanks Patty! I had a good time too. I loved all your questions. People like you are why I love this job (hardly feels like a "job").
Mike and Doug greeted us warmly and were very supportive since my sister and I had never been on electric bicycles before. We had a great time touring the Santa Barbara beach area, with Mike stopping from time to time to tell us interesting facts about the city and its colorful residents. Extremely enjoyable, with equal concern for safety and fun.
Thanks Phaedra! It was our honor to help you and your sister celebrate a birthday.
This was a fun, informative and entertaining ride! Mike clearly has a passion for Santa Barbara and shared so much interesting information about the history and culture. Bikes were really smooth and Mike was great about keeping the pace manageable and looking out for road safety. Highly recommend! Don’t skip this awesome tour if you are in area.
Thanks for your kind words! I do indeed love showing people my hometown.
