Where to Ride: the 6 Best Santa Barbara Cycling Tours

1.Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 557 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85Our pick

Review of Santa Barbara’s 2.5-hour electric bike tour, with coastal views, historic sites, practical tips, pricing, and who should book.

“We had such a great experience on our Santa Barbara e-bike tour! The ride was smooth, scenic, and easy enough for my parents, who are both in their mid-sixties and trying e-bikes for the first time. Our guide was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe throughout the tour. It was the perfect way to explore the area and enjoy the beautiful views. Highly recommend!”

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2.Electric Bike Rental in Santa Barbara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 1 hour to 1 day (approx.) · from $50Best value

Rent an electric bike in Santa Barbara with a helmet, lock, map, and local tips, then explore the city at your own pace.

“Staff was friendly and super helpful. They took extra time to help us get oriented to the ebikes. Also provided helmets, bike locks, and maps.”

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3.Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $199

Cycle Santa Ynez Valley by e-bike from Santa Barbara, with winery tastings, lavender, olive oil, Solvang, and a vineyard picnic lunch.

“The whole day was perfect. William was a great tour guide. Very friendly and very knowledgeable. Writing the electric bikes through wine country was absolutely gorgeous. My adult children absolutely loved it as much as I did. He provided us with a great lunch. We also got a chance to taste olive oil and visit the lavender farm. I would highly recommend him and his tour.”

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4.Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Explore Santa Barbara by private e-bike, from Mission gardens and courthouse views to Montecito, the waterfront, and local history.

“I had to change my time a day before and they were very accommodating. Dale was fun and informative and would’ve rode with us as long as we wanted! Saw many fun sights and beautiful views. He catered the tour to what we wanted, and felt safe with the paths he went. Bikes were comfortable and easy to use. Also gave us a nice recommendation for happy hour!”

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5.Santa Barbara: Electric Bike City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 2h 30m · from $105

Ride Santa Barbara’s coast, harbor, downtown, and Funk Zone on a guided electric bike tour with local insight and flexible routes.

“The tour guide was excellent in his choice of route. He was attentive to the needs of the group and each individual. Safety, fun, and inclusion were his priorities.”

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6.Santa Barbara: Guided Tour on electric bikes (private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 2h 30m · from $90

Explore Santa Barbara by private electric bike, from Butterfly Beach and Stearns Wharf to the Mission, courthouse, and Funk Zone.

“My wife recently hurt her knee and I was looking for something for us to do on her birthday. E-bikes sounded like something she could still do. I let Mike know the situation and he was very accommodating and made sure she had a bike that was the right size and had a throttle so she wouldn’t have to pedal. He also asked throughout the tour, if she was doing ok. Mike is very knowledgeable about the city and takes you to some spots you wouldn’t think to go check out if you were out cruising on your own. We don’t live too far away but still learned quite a…”

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