Santa Barbara Transportation Tips by travelgourmet Top 5 Page for this destination

DING! DING! DING! GOES THE TROLLEY

The Santa Barbara Old Town Trolley Co. has tours that operate daily to see the sites of the city. A bus built like an old time trolley, leaves Stearns Wharf or the old Mission, hourly, starting at 10 am till 4 pm and lets you see the sites of Santa Barbara in the comfort of an open trolley. Adults are $21 per person day pass and children (12 and under) $8 each for day pass. Tickets are available on-board.

Mode: AROUND

Phone: 805 965-0353

Type: Bus

Website: http://www.sbtrolley.com

FUN FOOT POWER

OK, your visiting Santa Barbara and the kids want to do something. Take them on a peddle surrey with a fringe on top. Fun way to see the oceanfront from the Zoo, to the Carousel, to Stearns Wharf, to the Maritime Museum, and beyond. Located at 22 State Street, near Stearns Wharf. Open daily 8am-8pm.

Mode: AROUND

Phone: 805 966-2282

Type: Bicycle

Website: http://www.wheelfunrentals.com/listlocations/32

ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY ELECTRIC CAR

This is fun for the whole family and an easy way to get around in Santa Barbara to see the town. Parking is no problem with this fun vehicle.You can rent by the hour or by the day. Located at 101 State Street , near the beach.

Mode: AROUND

Type: Car/Motor Home

AMTRAK "PACIFIC SURFLINER"

Amtrak has daily runs to Santa Barbara from Northern California and Southern California. The "Pacific Surfliner" route is from Paso Robles (central coast wine country), San Luis Obispo (University and Mission town, artsy), Santa Barbara ( American Riviera), Los Angeles (Hollywood ), and San Diego (Famous Zoo and outdoor recreation center) now has several daily runs.

Mode: TO

Type: Train

Website: http://railroutes.net