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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Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
Santa Barbara Beach
Price was $1,814, price is now $1,182 per person
$1,182
per person
Nov 24 - Nov 29
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Seattle (SEA) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,937 reviews)
The staff was very helpful, and the hotel was located very close to ocean and convenient for all nice places

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2026

The De La Vina Inn

The De La Vina Inn

3.5 out of 5
Price was $13,263, price is now $7,681 per person
$7,681
per person
Nov 24 - Nov 29
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Seattle (SEA) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
8.8/10 Excellent! (82 reviews)
We stayed for mys sons graduation which was right next door. It was clean staff was courteous and nice

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

5 out of 5
Upper Riviera
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,869, price is now $1,963 per person
$1,963
per person
Nov 7 - Nov 11
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (600 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 41 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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Private & custom tours

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Santa Barbara: Private Beach Horseback Ride

Santa Barbara: Private Beach Horseback Ride

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is $200 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 84 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
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
Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera

4.5 out of 5
800 Garden St Santa Barbara CA
Casa Riviera
The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel

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

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
Beachside Inn
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 out of 5
109 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA
The Franciscan Hotel
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
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
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
Inn By The Harbor
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