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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 315 reviews

Kayak the Santa Barbara coast with sea lions

Paddle alongside sea lions and spot coastal birds while you're guided by local experts.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 531 reviews

Guided horseback riding on the beach

Ride through trails and along the shore in the fresh air with a local horse trainer.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 250 reviews

Santa Barbara Surf Safari - Complete Surfing Lesson

Santa Barbara Style Surf Safari with complete and comprehensive Surf Lesson. Board, wetsuit, leash and wax all included. Join us as we embark on a unique and memorable adventure into our mother ocean.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 192 reviews

Guided horseback tour through trails in Summerland

Experience the coastal bluffs and lemon groves in the hills of Summerland on horseback.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 223 reviews

Ebike Santa Barbara with a local guide

Ride scenic paths to historical sites and the area's best-kept secrets on this fun ride.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews

Learn to surf

Meet at Mondos, suit up, and learn etiquette and techniques before hitting the waves.

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 28 reviews

Mold chocolate bars and craft a custom gift box

An extraodinary adventure into a small underground Chocolate Makers world! Add toppings to your bar molds, paint your wooden box, wrap it all together and take home a Box full of chocolate.

5 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews

Santa Barbara Nature & History Tour

Luxury Van & guide "Local's" only tour! Nature & History of Chumash, Spanish, Mexican, Italian & European. 24 key points of interest & photo ops. Free drinks/snacks. Enjoy the camaraderie & beauty!

5 out of 5 average rating, 28 reviews

Sip your way through Santa Barbara's wines

Enjoy a tasting of SAMsARA wines, explore the cellar, and learn about winemaking.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 97 reviews

Experience Sonic Butterfly a 60ft long-string harp

Enjoy the sight, sound and story of Sonic Butterfly, an instrument of transformation!

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Ride the Vortex Mini: Ojai Valley E-Bike Loop

Ride with a local guide who shares Ojai's hidden stories, secret spots, local history and the valley's unique culture along the way.

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Sulphur Mountain E-bike ride

Local guided e-bike ride up Sulphur Mountain in Ojai to a 2,500 ft summit with panoramic valley and ocean views. Premium bikes, no experience needed. All fitness levels welcome—smooth downhill return.

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Ventura River Preserve tour w pro dog trainer

Guided river preserve walk with a pro dog trainer. Explore hidden water holes, learn local flora & fauna, and enjoy the journey with your dog—or one of ours. Nature, learning, and connection.

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Hike with goats along Santa Clara River near LA

Enjoy a guided hike alongside gentle Nigerian Dwarf Goats as we walk scenic orchard roads alongside seasonal creeks with options for breathtaking canyon trails overlooking the Santa Clara River valley

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Meet Mini Cows, Llamas & Valais Sheep on the Farm

Walk our 56-acre certified organic regenerative farm in Santa Barbara. Meet and feed mini donkeys, mini cows, llamas, Valais sheep, & Nigerian dwarf goats. See how we farm with nature, not against it.

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Kids Viking-For-A-Day Tour

Become a Viking on this kid-friendly tour throughout the charming village of Solvang! Make crowns, play games, eat snacks, and visit the Viking Museum!

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Indulge in wines with a true crime storyteller

Try slasher-inspired wines, tiki cocktails, and hear wild true crime tales at bars with dark histories in charming Solvang.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Heritage Farmland & Flavors of Syv: 3 farms picnic

Get a taste of the CAwestern lifestyle. Visit 3 farms in one unforgettable tour—meet a rancher, interact with animals, enjoy a seasonal U-pick experience, relax with a gourmet picnic in beautiful SYV.

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Heal with Horses: Equine Experience

Connect with intuitive horses in on a peaceful ranch in Santa Barbara for a guided healing session. No riding—just reflection, presence, and insight through mindful, heart-centered interaction.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Meet the Bees: Guided Apiary Tour & Honey Tasting

Guided by Steve, you’ll suit up, open active hives, watch bees at work inside their colony, and taste raw honey while learning how local beekeeping supports nearby farms and agriculture.

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