Santa Barbara Bike Tour: Explore Hidden Gems

Discover Santa Barbara’s hidden gems on electric bikes. Enjoy exclusive access, local stories, and breathtaking views. Book your unforgettable adventure today.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Mission Santa Barbara - Take a moment to enjoy the Mission Rose Garden. Gaze down at the ocean to see where you started your journey and look up at the stunning mountains. We’ll share the history of the Mission and its surroundings.
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - Ascend the courthouse tower for a breathtaking 360-degree view of…
What's Included
  • Sunscreen
  • Bottled water
  • Helmet
  • Bicycle use
Additional Information

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…

Location
American Riviera Bike Tours and Rentals
Gray Avenue
Exit 101 at Garden Street, turn right onto Yanonali St., turn left on Gray Avenue
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Reinieru
Mar 30, 2025
Great way to discover Santa Barbara - My Santa Barbara bike tour with Mike from American Riviera Bike Tours was absolutely one of my the highlights in my 2 week holiday in the US. Mike is very knowledgable of the place and surroundings as he was born here and lives here. He let me become known with the place just when I arrived. This helped me so much later on. I am convinced that an ebike is the best way to discover it, as there are bike routes in the center and along the coast, and especially we went to Santa Barbara Mission, we had a hill, so an ebike was convenient. I had a very new bike that was easy to ride on. In the tour we even had time to go to the top of the clock tower of the SB Superior Court. That were wonderful views.
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Danielsb6316ij
Mar 25, 2025
Well worth the time and money!😊 - Mike was our guide and did an awesome job. We had previously visited the mission and he was more than willing to change our route.Being a longtime resident of Santa Barbara, he has an extensive knowledge of its history. We had spectacular photo opportunities. His bikes are new and in excellent condition. We highly recommend his services, you won’t be disappointed!
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Junpei_y
Mar 22, 2025
This bike tour was the... - This bike tour was the highlight of our Santa Barbara trip. Mike was really knowledgeable and he showed us all the sights. The bike ride was easy and we all had a great time. Highly recommend.
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Ameki_m
Mar 16, 2025
Great tour. Michael was... - Great tour. Michael was very attentive and tour was educational and covered a lot of santa barbra. Fun time!
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Kle_ridgefield
Jan 29, 2025
Best bike tour ever! - We had so much fun! 14 miles and the bikes are new, easy to use, and powerful. What a great guide Mike is! He is pure local and knows all the history, and even some of the gossip. A real treat...the buildings we saw, and explored, are just gorgeous. And the beach!
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390kristend
Jan 4, 2025
A Bike Tour to Remember – Unforgettable Experience in Santa Barbara & Montecito - I can't recommend this bike tour enough! It was hands-down one of the most spectacular experiences of my trip down CA-1. The host was absolutely top-notch—professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. As a solo traveler for the first time, the host's ability to make me feel at ease from the very beginning was invaluable. The personal touch was what truly distinguished this tour. The guide grew up in the area with deep roots and history in Santa Barbara and Montecito. He even showed me the home he grew up in! It was clear how much he loved sharing the beauty and stories of his hometown. At almost every turn, a fascinating story or piece of local trivia brought the scenery to life in a way I never could have imagined. One of the highlights for me was how he subtly extended the tour, allowing me more time to capture videos and photos without even mentioning it until afterward. His generosity and passion for the experience were authentic, and it felt less like a tour and more like a friend showing me around their cherished hometown. If you're visiting Santa Barbara, this is THE way to explore the city, especially if it's your first time. Whether you're solo like I was or traveling with friends, don’t miss out. This was a special day and an unforgettable part of my journey. I left feeling like I had truly experienced the heart of the city – and I can't wait to return!
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Kallianpur_a
Jan 3, 2025
Totally worthwhile activity in Santa Barbara - Enjoyed the personalized tour guide experience with Mike - who is very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the city. He showed us all of the popular locations as well as some off the beaten track. Had a fun time taking this tour riding e-bikes with my son. I would highly recommend this experience.
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Daytrip778929
Jan 1, 2025
A fabulous time! - We highly recommend this tour. Mike was a fantastic guide who was very friendly and equally knowledgeable. He had a trove of interesting information and plenty of stories that really gave us a great locals perspective. Additionally, the e-bikes we rode were a blast
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Tranessa_w
Dec 27, 2024
We Like +++ MIKE on a Bike - Mike on a bike, a native Santa barbarian, gave us a very knowledgeable behind the scenes, super fun tour of his hometown. The bikes were the most comfortable and user-friendly that we’ve ever had in any of our many ebike tours. Great start to our trip!
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Jenny_s
Dec 23, 2024
Highly recommend! - Mike was awesome! I’m a Santa Barbara local and took my mom who was visiting on her birthday. We both loved it. I learned so much as someone who lived here and my mom who turned 76 years young was nervous about the E-bike and then absolutely loved it! Highly recommend this tour and Mike on the bike was great!
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