@ Chuck our driver was amazing and was extremely knowledgeable about the area. The ride was…read morepleasant and relaxing. It's a great way to discover other parts of Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara was a bucket list stop for my girlfriend, and we booked the 2:00 p.m. trolley tour…read morehoping for a well guided introduction to the city's history and landmarks. Unfortunately, it ended up being one of the more disappointing parts of the trip. The seating is tightly packed. I understand maximizing capacity, but at 6'6" it was not comfortable. We moved to the front right side where there is a sideways bench behind the driver, which offered more legroom. That felt like a smart move until we realized most of the sights being pointed out were on the left side of the trolley. It felt like about 80 percent of the tour was oriented that direction, which meant we were constantly twisting around and still missing details. If you book this tour, sit on the left side. The narration also felt disorganized. The driver mentioned he was reading the traffic flow incorrectly and ended up doing much of the route "backwards." Because of that, he would introduce a historical figure or landmark, then later circle back and partially repeat the same information when reaching his usual talking point. There was noticeable repetition and filler instead of a smooth, cohesive storyline. Midway through the tour, there is a stop at Mission Santa Barbara for about 15 minutes. While it is nice to get off and stretch your legs, 15 minutes is nowhere near enough time to meaningfully experience the mission. You can walk through the courtyard and take a few photos, but that is about it. The mission deserves more time than a quick pass through. In practice, the stop felt more like a checkbox than a real opportunity to explore. Another frustration was departure time. The 2:00 p.m. tour did not leave at 2:00. The driver waited past the scheduled time to see if additional passengers would join. When you are visiting from out of town and carefully stacking your schedule, those extra 10 to 15 minutes matter. Overall, for about $30 per person, I expected a more polished and better organized experience. We both left disappointed. If you want a meaningful introduction to Santa Barbara, you may be better off exploring key spots on your own at your own pace.

Please check out this place. Thanks to this resident that the zoo and the bird refuge exists…read more https://www.bellosguardo.org https://linktr.ee/bellosguardo

Beautiful tour of an estate with stunning views and history of the property and Santa Barbara.read more

Did you know that this is the highest AND largest steel arch bridge in the state of California?…read morePlus it remains one of the tallest in the country at 400 ft above the canyon floor? Fact. It originally opened in 1964 and is on the Historic Register of Historic Places, plus a designated Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers in 1976. They recently confirmed this bridge was stable and repainted it the green color it has always been. Unfortunately, locals used to refer to it as 'suicide bridge' due to people ending their lives by jumping. Since March of 2012, that had been 55 suicides. You will still find crosses of those who took their lives at the base. Since then, they have installed a metal fence barrier on the sides to prevent this from happening. Note: The best view of this bridge is on Stagecoach Road driving towards Cold Springs Tavern.

It's a beautiful bridge in the cold spring canyon. Surrounding area is a scenic canyon also…read more Amazing engineering skills , made entirely of welded steels. You see quite a few crosses on the side of the road.

Celebrated my birthday in Santa Barbara and Melissa is an excellent tour guide. She arranged an…read moreexcellent itinerary and so informative about the history of Santa Barbara

Had a quick weekend trip with some girlfriends and decided on the wine & chocolate tasting tour. It…read morewas the perfect weather, Melissa was very knowledgeable about the history of Santa Barbara, provided lots of recommendations. Very pleased with our tour!

What a fun tour! We got to learn about some SB history and learn about tiles from both an artistic…read moreand historical perspective... we got a bunch of free swag with our Tile Spotter Premium tix-- a hand stamped Journal and tote featuring tile art from our tour guide, Roger Buster! I loved the energy, the pace, and all of the amazing information we received-- and I especially loved the "tile spotter" card that came with the tour-- it was like a scavenger hunt and walking tour all in one!

The tile walk was amazing! I learned a lot about the unique and beautiful tiles all over downtown…read moreSanta Barbara, including the different time periods and artistic influences. Also, we got to see a lot of beautiful local Santa Barbara architecture. Highly recommend this walking tour, whether you're a local or just visiting! Great for every one of all ages if you like learning about something new.

Knowledgeable, interesting and full of visuals and well planned stops. Really enjoyed meeting Craig…read moreand felt the walking tour was very worthwhile. Good timing to grab breakfast and get lunch suggestions (and wine tasting coupons) as well. Cheers!

What a great tour! My husband, two teen kids and I were in Santa Barbara for the day. We signed up…read morefor the tour and were pleasantly surprised by the fun stops and interesting stories about the history of this beautiful city. A great way to spend an afternoon!

I Jessie Castillo am a proud supporter of Ventura Police Department as well as All Federal Agencies…read morein the United States of America. I really Love The Atmosphere here in The City of Ventura CA 93003. A special thanks to the Deputy Officer Jessica Rose in the Ventura Police Department Sincerely appreciate your Time Jessie Castillo III CFO of Bis-Tech Jan 12 ,2023

**Tour begins at 100 E. Main Street, at the Ventura County Museum…read more This is a self-guided walking tour of the downtown historic core of the City of Ventura. About six blocks long, and several blocks of side detours off of Main Street comprise the tour. The website address listed is where you can print out a copy of the tour. Copies are also available at the Ventura Visitors Center. The guide offers quick overviews of the highlighted buildings, with when they were built, and what the significance was to the development of the city. Even for frequent Ventura visitors, you might find a few surprises, as Dear Hubby and I did yesterday when we walked the route. Along the way, you'll likely be interacting with others hanging out in Ventura. Most will not be on the same historical journey that you're on, but might be enjoying seeing the unique architectural facades, especially along Main Street. From the Mission, to several beautifully restored Victorians (now housing various businesses), to the "unique" conversion of the Carlo Hahn House into The Tavern, to charming hotels, to stately bank buildings, and a very early themed shopping plaza, there's much to see along the way. Two magnificent Moreton Bay Fig trees are on the tour, as well. Fortunately for weary feet, there are lots of places to stop and rest / grab something to eat or drink along the way. You might want to save shopping for before or after the tour, as carrying around purchases might make for an even longer walking experience. I know I was ready to put my feet up and relax when we were finished! As likely intended by those at the Visitors Bureau who put the guide together, doing the walking tour lets you know about so many places you might not notice otherwise. That can invite a return visit to get to know those spots more in depth. We did it! Where's my t-shirt that says so??!!