"Local's" only knowledge, History-Sea Cliffs, Rare Bird Habitats-City Views (& secret-locals spots). Come see it all! Santa Barbara’s Rich History-home of the Chumash Native Americans. Discover Santa Barbara amazing immigrant history: Italians, Spanish, Asians, Pioneers, Columbus & more! We visit the Courthouse Tower with a 360 view of the City and talk about our travels. We visit the outer grounds of Queen of Missions and the Santa Barbara Riviera Views. Next we travel west to the locals More Mesa Preserve and take a 1 mile mild hike to the Ocean Cliffs with views and photo-op of the Channel Islands, original home of the Chumash. Douglas Preserve is home to much wildlife including the endangered Kite Hawk! If time permits we drive through historic Hope Ranch Mansions Drive. We end along Shoreline Park for more photos of the sea and city, then on to Santa Barbara’s famous Harbor for a beautiful stroll along the Breakwater, looking out across the sea and full view of the city.
Pickup included
Learn about Santa Barbara's Rich History and Natural Habitats. Beachfront Drive to Riviera Spectacular City to Ocean Views, Courthouse Walk, Queen of Missions, to Gentle Hike to Sea Cliffs, Montecito Mansion Drive, Shoreline Park back to Breakwater Café.
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Cruise Ship: If you are traveling on a Cruise Ship, we stand right next to the Boat Launch as you walk out from under the canopy at disembarkation. Please tell us the time of disembarkation and time you must return to ship. We are able to adjust the time for you. All others meet us at 107 Harbor Way in front of the entrance to the Breakwater Entrance.
Meet at Breakwater Café, 107 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. Look for Sign: DCE TOURS