Cruise around the streets, trails, beaches, and boulevards of Santa Barbara to discover the city's famous sights and often-overlooked corners on a comfortable bike. With your choice of mountain, road, electric, hybrid, or beach cruiser bike, there's no limit to the type of riding you can enjoy.

Head to downtown Santa Barbara to get fitted with your bike rental for the day or opt for convenient delivery, directly to your centrally located hotel. After experienced staff help you adjust the seat and handlebars, get some tips on places to check out around town and pedal off to do some exploring on 2 wheels.

You might bump over the wide wooden planks of Stearn's Wharf on a beach cruiser, blast down the dedicated bike lanes of State Street, or reach far flung destinations like Montecito with the convenience of a electric bike. For those who want to escape the city's bustle, choose the knobby tires and beefy suspension of a mountain bike and head to the Santa Yynez Mountains where you can wind down dusty trails looking for lofty views of the Pacific Ocean.

When your time's nearly up, return to your hotel and enjoy hassle-free pickup or make your way to the rental office to drop off your ride in person.

With rolling coastal mountains to the east and pristine beaches to the west, Santa Barbara is a gem, and its inland wine country is one of the best places in California to sip on fine reds and whites. Stop at 4 elegant wineries to sample their best vintages and varietals, and savor a gourmet picnic lunch in a vineyard with a view.

After you're picked up from your hotel, settle into a comfy seat in a spacious Mercedez-Benz Sprinter with a tall roof and large viewing windows. Chat with your guides, both Level 1 sommeliers, and listen as they share information about the Santa Barbara winemaking community.

Stop at 4 hand-selected wineries known for their quality wines and excellent service, comparing tasting notes with your guides and discussing viticulture with the staff at each estate. Once you've worked up an appetite, sit down to an elevated wine country picnic at a winery with a sweeping vineyard view. Savor artisan sandwiches on focaccia bread along with tasty sides like salads, gourmet olives, roasted nuts, kettle chips, and brownies before you hop back in the van to continue your tasting tour.

Grab a paddle and explore the calm waters, quiet marinas, and sandy beaches of Santa Barbra on a stand-up paddleboard. Ideal for beginners looking to try a new sport or experienced boarders who want to hone their skills, this active excursion is perfect for anyone looking for a SoCal adventure.

Kick off your excursion at your choice of waterfront locales sprinkled around Santa Barbar's sunny shores. With convenient delivery and pickup services, you can start your day near the unspoiled coast at Carpinteria State Park, below the bustling boardwalk of Stearns Wharf, or on strips of golden sand at places like Butterfly Beach. Depending on the board you've chosen, you can head out on your own or team up with friends on Megalodon, a 15-foot (4.5-m) beast of a paddleboard designed to hold up to 6 paddlers at one time.

Once you're out on the water, enjoy stunning views of the Santa Ynez Mountains, admire the gleaming hulls of sleek yachts at anchor in the harbor, and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife including buoy-bound seals and playful dolphins. If you're unsure of where to go, get tips on the best routes from experienced staff happy to help you make the most of your day on the water.

Set out on foot with a smartphone camera in hand for a tastebud-driven exploration of Santa Barbara's lively and artistic Funk Zone. Snap photos of colorful dishes, stylish restaurant decor, and beachfront landmarks, and discover some of this SoCal city's best cuisine with a passionate local as your guide.

Grab your camera and meet your guide in the heart of historic downtown Santa Barbara. The area known as the Funk Zone is packed with galleries, microbreweries, hip restaurants, and cool shops, making it the perfect place to drink, dine, and practice your shutterbug skills.

Your guide, a friendly local photographer, offers tips and pointers, whether you're taking pics of your plate on your smartphone or adjusting settings on your point and shoot to capture the colors of the coast. Food and photography come together on this delicious outing, which takes you between beloved local eateries and watering holes.

Pop into Enterprise Fish Company to sample fresh-from-the-Pacific lobster and pose for a pic in front of the colorful storefront of Lucky Penny before heading inside for a bite of creative flatbread. Fresh tacos await at Mony's, and freshly baked breads with homemade jams paired with local wines are on offer at Helena Avenue Bakery and Santa Barbara Wine Collective.

Wash each tasty bite down with pours of Central Coast brews at Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co, and top-shelf vodka, gin, and whiskey from Cuter's Artisan Spirits—the first distillery to open in Santa Barbara since Prohibition.