Presidio Santa Barbara Tours

A white church with a bell tower and a cross on top.
You might be free to wander around today, but Presidio Santa Barbara hasn't always been so welcoming! Get to know the story behind this mighty stronghold and exactly what it was built to defend.

This history-filled fortress is situated in Downtown Santa Barbara, a place that has loads going for it! Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Mission Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Zoo are other good sightseeing options not far away when you've finished up at Presidio Santa Barbara.

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Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3.5 out of 5
Santa Barbara Beach
Price was $1,219, price is now $878 per person
$878
per person
Dec 10 - Dec 13
found 15 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Seattle (SEA) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,461 reviews)

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 out of 5
Santa Barbara Beach
Price was $1,171, price is now $883 per person
$883
per person
Dec 10 - Dec 13
found 19 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Seattle (SEA) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,355 reviews)
We were very happy with everything about our stay. Rooms and outdoor area very clean. Free breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese were an added treat. The staff were friendly. Very convenient location.

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2026

The Genevieve

The Genevieve

4 out of 5
Price was $1,356, price is now $1,043 per person
$1,043
per person
Nov 6 - Nov 8
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (587 reviews)

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Tours & day trips

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Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.2 out of 10 with 46 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $38 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Santa Barbara Authentic Walking Food Tour with 5 Dishes

Santa Barbara Authentic Walking Food Tour with 5 Dishes

Activity duration is 3 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $138 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride

Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $146 per adult
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Water activities

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Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 86 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $59 per adult
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Spa & wellness

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Harmonic Egg Sound Frequency Session in Santa Barbara

Harmonic Egg Sound Frequency Session in Santa Barbara

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is $185 per adult
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Stay near popular Presidio Santa Barbara attractions

Presidio Santa Barbara

8.8/10 (204 reviews)
You can study the exhibits at Presidio Santa Barbara, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
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Best Lodging Options Near Presidio Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

4 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
Hotel Santa Barbara
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

4.5 out of 5
800 Garden St Santa Barbara CA
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Beachside Inn
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3.5 out of 5
223 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

4 out of 5
31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA
Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
The Milo

The Milo

4 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The Milo
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 out of 5
109 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA
The Franciscan Hotel
The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

4 out of 5
1404 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara CA
The Upham Hotel
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