Unique things to do over Thanksgiving in Santa Barbara (Updated 2026)

Transform your kids into Vikings for a day on this engaging adventure in Solvang. Children will embark on a quest that includes a scavenger hunt...
$45

This private painting in the vineyard experience engages all of your senses as you taste through the estate wine and learn to paint the scenery...
$115

Words hold power. This guided writing and poetry workshop invites you to explore self-expression as a path to clarity, healing, and creative flow. Through a...
$150

Uncover the enchanting Krampus folklore and Danish heritage on this engaging walking tour through Solvang. Led by a professional comedian, this tour brings the shadows...
$50

Your guides Ian & Stacy will provide scenic 2-3 hour hikes, 2-2.5 hour bike rides, 3-3.5 hour rock climbs and 1 hour tennis lessons throughout...
$95

Guided Biking Experience in Ojai
Whether you are in town for the day from nearby Los Angeles or Santa Barbara or planning an anniversary or birthday bike ride, we are...
$115

We are a locally operated and owned wine tour company in business since 2005. Our tour guides live in the area and are very knowledgeable...
$325

Santa Barbara’s Craft Beer scene is super happening, and you’ll get to taste like a local on this energetic and educational walking tasting tour. We’ve...
$140

This informative historical and cultural walking tour with a professional local guide offers something for everyone (perfect for families with children), and includes many of...
$90

Private cultural exploration through Santa Barbara reveals a coastal city shaped by Spanish heritage and architectural elegance. Walk through historic streets where Mediterranean influences and...
$129

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Our vineyard, meticulously cultivated using organic practices, produces grapes that are transformed into wines of remarkable...
$150

Our bicycles were hand picked to provide the best experience possible. Cuso's Bikes is the most centrally located bike boutique in Santa Barbara, and provides...
$45

Step beyond the tasting rooms and discover the Santa Ynez Valley through the farmers and ranchers who cultivate its land. These small-group farm and food...
$200

Explore Santa Barbara's vibrant arts district on a unique walking tour led by a comedian. Starting at the stunning Granada Theatre, wander through picturesque streets...
$165

A night of laughter and glamour awaits at the Comedy is a Drag show in Santa Barbara. This monthly event features an exciting blend of...
$20

Experience the night sky with a PhD-level astronomy guide who brings the cosmos to life through storytelling and expert insight. Escape the city lights and...
$126

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
All Aboard Santa Barbara’s Original & Longest Running Trolley Tour and Charter Services See the American Riviera in 90 minutes Santa Barbara sightseeing at its...
$37

The Santa Barbara coastline is undoubtedly a breathtaking and scenic destination, and a cruise on the Azure Seas yacht is a fantastic way to enjoy...
$32

Cruise the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline and take in breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean aboard a 70' yacht. This scenic experience offers a unique...
$36

Here at Menchaca Chocolates we'd like to think we are adventurers continuing to re-define an ancient Pod found 150 miles from the equator. So we...
$65

