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Roadrunner Shuttle and Limousine
California's #1 source for ground transportation. Family owned and operated since 1991. We're always available - 24/7
Roadrunner Shuttle and Limousine is a full ground transportation company specializing in Airport, Corporate and Special Events transportation service.
The Best Western Beachside Inn has negotiated SPECIAL RATES for our customers! |
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Botanic Garden
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is a place of beauty and serenity, of education, research and conservation, of history and stewardship. We welcome you to visit and enjoy our exquisite exhibits of California native plants set in beautifully designed landscapes. |
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Santa Barbara Z00
The Santa Barbara Zoo is home to 160 species of mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. More than 500 animals are exhibited in open, naturalistic habitats. |
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Set on eleven oak-shaded acres in historic Mission Canyon and crossed year-round by Mission Creek, the Museum campus features a cluster of Spanish-style buildings and easy nature walks. The Museum features eleven exhibit halls, focusing on regional natural history, including birds, insects, mammals, marine life, paleontology, Native Americans and the Chumash Indians. |
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Fairview Garden
Based on one of the oldest organic farms in California, the Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens is an internationally respected model for small-scale urban food production, agricultural preservation, farm-based education and community supported agriculture ( CSA ) for Santa Barbara and Goleta. We welcome you to journey with us through our fields and orchards, and into the foods, programs, publications, and resources we offer. |
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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
The museum's structure was formerly known as the Old Naval Reserve Center and was built by the Federal Government's Works Project Administration (WPA) program during the late 1930s through early 1940s. The Museum opened its doors to the public on July 29, 2000 and today the Maritime Museum continues to grow, adding new permanent exhibits while offering a wide variety of traveling exhibitions set inside of nearly 8,000 square feet of Museum space. |
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Santa Barbara Museum of Art
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art has developed a unique identity with strengths in the following areas: Ancient Art, Asian Art (Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Tibetan), French and English 19th and early 20th Century Art, 19th and early 20th Century American Art, International Modernism, Works on Paper, Photography, and Contemporary Art. |
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South Coast Railroad
Goleta Depot is a Victorian-styled Southern Pacific Railroad station, built in 1901 by the Southern Pacific Railroad. The historical landmark and architectural treasure is located at picturesque Lake Los Carneros County Park. The museum features refurnished rooms and station grounds, and a variety of informative displays, hands-on exhibits, artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia.
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Sterns Wharf
A landmark in Santa Barbara. It was built in 1872 to serve cargo and passenger ships. In the 1930s, it was the departure point for people trying to get aboard floating casinos. While during World War II the wharf served as a naval installation. |
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Old Mission Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara Mission was established on the Feast of Saint Barbara, December 4, 1786 and was the tenth of twenty-one California Missions to be founded by the Spanish Franciscans. More than 200 years later, the Mission continues to be the chief cultural and historic landmark in the city of Santa Barbara. |
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El Presidio De Santa Barbara State Historic Park
Founded April 21, 1782, the Santa Barbara Royal Presidio was the last in a chain of four military fortresses built by the Spanish along the coast of Alta California, then a wilderness frontier. El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park encompasses much of the original Presidio site and is located in modern downtown Santa Barbara.
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The Red Tile Walking Tour
The self-guided Red Tile Walking Tour, which is bounded by Victoria, Chapala, Ortega and Santa Barbara streets, touches many of the city's landmarks. |
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Wheel Fun Rentals
Enjoy the outdoors - Our fleet of unique vehicles offer unparalleled outdoor recreation for sightseeing, people watching and a touch of exercise that will enhance any leisure time experience. The Ride Of Your Life - Our entire fleet is designed for fun. We offer a fleet of vehicles so cool, you'll want to stay all day. Try a Surrey with a fringe on top or a Deuce Coupe, we offer sizes for couples or for the entire family to share. |
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Santa Barbara Sailing / Double Dolphin Cruises
Santa Barbara's premier venue for on-the-water fun. Learn to sail, Charter a Sailboat, or take one of our Sailing Vacations to the world-famous Channel Islands National Park where you can experience exotic marine life like never before. We also offer an assortment of local cruises, including romantic Sunset Cruises, Kayak Excursions, and coming up in February, Whale Watching aboard the Double Dolphin! If you're looking for a little exercise, we offer Kayak Rentals too. Regardless of your needs, there's something fun for everyone at the Santa Barbara Sailing Center! |
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Land and Sea Tours
View one of the most historical beachside cities on a boat with wheels designed for both land and sea cruising. Experience the best of Santa Barbara in comfort aboard our Coast-Guard-approved amphibious vehicle the Land Shark for a truly unforgettable 90-minute narrated adventure!
First, see all the historic landmarks and attractions in town. Then for the second portion of the tour, we'll splash into the beautiful Santa Barbara harbor and cruise the magnificent Santa Barbara coastline. We often encounter sea lions, dolphins, and sometimes even whales! |
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Condor Whale Watching
Condor Cruises offers a variety of spectacular excursions into the Santa Barbara Channel aboard our all new high - speed catamaran the 75' Condor Express. Our cruising grounds include the nutrient rich waters around Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and San Miguel Islands, and is generally considered to contain the world's greatest variety of marine mammals. The Santa Barbara Channel is home to over 27 different species of whales and dolphins that visit throughout the year, and is the prime northern feeding grounds for blue whales and humpback whales from May through November. |
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Cloud Climbers Jeep & Wine Tours
Able to accommodate up to 4 to 7 guests, per Jeep, along with one of our personable & professional guides. Our extensive winery affiliations allow for an intimate and customized wine tasting experience. Enjoy spectacular scenery, mountain & back-country roads, and complimentary tastings at four unique wineries along with a gourmet picnic lunch at one of the vineyards. |
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East Beach - (E. Cabrillo Blvd)
East Beach is the large stretch of sand along Chase Palm Park to the east of Stearns Wharf. It's often acclaimed in various magazines as one of the best beaches in the nation. There are places for picnics, volleyball, showers, a playground and a beach side grill. |
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West Beach - (W. Cabrillo Blvd)
West Beach is directly west of Stearns Wharf and also next to the Santa Barbara Harbor. You can rent a kayak just a block from here on State Street and spend the day paddling the coast. There are nearby playgrounds and a kids swimming pool during the summer. |
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Leadbetter Beach - (Shoreline Dr at Loma Alta Dr)
Leadbetter Beach is a fantastic family beach just west of the Santa Barbara Harbor. The waves are usually calm, there are great picnic facilities with barbeques in addition to restrooms and showers. The center piece of this beach is the Shoreline Beach Cafe where you can sit at tables with your toes in the sand! |
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Butterfly Beach - (in nearby Montecito at Olive Mill Rd)
Butterfly Beach lies across the street from the posh Biltmore Hotel. If you're hoping to run into celebrities, you have a fairly good chance here and we recommend you do your best to leave them alone! There are no facilities here, but it is a nice beach for swimming and sunbathing and at low tide you can take a great walk to East Beach. |
