Top 6 Santa Barbara Bike Tours

1.Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 557 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85Our pick

Ride a comfortable electric beach cruiser through Santa Barbara with a local guide such as Mike, Bella, Andre, Sergio, or Blaze. In about 2.5 hours, you may visit the Funk Zone, Presidio, Mission, Courthouse, harbor, beaches, and Montecito. The tour is private to your group, with helmets, water, and bikes included.

“We had such a great experience on our Santa Barbara e-bike tour! The ride was smooth, scenic, and easy enough for my parents, who are both in their mid-sixties and trying e-bikes for the first time. Our guide was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe throughout the tour. It was the perfect way to explore the area and enjoy the beautiful views. Highly recommend!”

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2.Electric Bike Rental in Santa Barbara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 1 hour to 1 day (approx.) · from $50Best value

Pick up an electric bike at Cal Coast Adventures on Carpinteria Street, test ride it, and get a helmet, lock, map, tutorial, and local advice. Choose a one-hour rental or keep the bike for the day. You can ride toward Santa Barbara sights, Montecito, or Mountain Drive at your own pace.

“Excellent. We hired the bikes and did a loop around mountain drive (fancy houses in Moncetito) . Was a very hot day so it was cool on the bikes. Great fun!!”

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3.Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $199

You’ll ride a Rad Power e-bike through Santa Ynez Valley with guide William, stopping at a lavender farm, Solvang, two wineries, and an olive-oil producer. The seven-hour outing includes hotel pickup from Santa Barbara, bike and helmet, two wine tastings, olive oil, and a picnic lunch. Expect about 16 miles of easy riding, with moderate fitness needed.

“This was an awesome, well planned day. We enjoyed it so much! The wine was good. The bike ride was through beautiful countryside. Guy”

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4.Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $60

Pick up a one or two-day rental at Cal Coast Adventures in central Santa Barbara. Choose an electric, mountain, or hybrid bike, then ride with a helmet, water bottle, maps, and route advice. E-bikes suit families and casual riders, while mountain bikes point toward the Santa Ynez Mountains.

“We had an amazing bike ride to mt figeroua. The bikes were excellent and they were very accommodating when we brought the bike back a few minutes late Recommend highly.”

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5.Santa Barbara: Electric Bike City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 2h 30m · from $105

Ride Santa Barbara for 150 minutes with a local guide on an Electra or Specialized pedal-assist bike. You’ll cover the waterfront, State Street, El Presidio, the Arlington Theater, and the Funk Zone, with private customization or a shared route. Guides such as Bryce, Sergio, Colin, Bella, and Andre may add local flavor and optional Montecito views.

“Bella did a great job. We covered a lot of ground and saw some great sights.”

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6.Santa Barbara: Guided Tour on electric bikes (private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 2h 30m · from $90

Ride a smooth electric cruiser bike through Santa Barbara with a private English-speaking guide such as Mike, Doug, or Amanda. In 150 minutes, you can cover the Funk Zone, waterfront, Montecito, Old Mission, Courthouse, theaters, and more. The route can be adjusted to your interests, and a helmet and water are included.

“Our guide Doug and companion were excellent and accommodating to our wishes. Highly recommend this tour”

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