Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
For condor's-eye ocean views,
Eagle Paragliding
( 805-968-0980;
paragliding lessons (from $200) and tandem flights ($100 to $200). For hang-gliding les-
sons and tandem flights, talk to Eagle Paragliding or
Fly Away
(
805-403-8487;
Tours
Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara
WALKING TOUR
(
805-965-6307;
www.afsb.org
; adult/child under 12yr $10/free;
usually 10am Sat & Sun)
Take time out of your weekend morning for a fascinating 90-minute guided walking tour
of downtown's art, history and architecture. No reservations required; call or check the
website for meet-up times and places.
Land & Sea Tours
GUIDED TOUR
805-683-7600;
www.out2seesb.com
;
adult/child 2-9yr $25/10;
usually
noon & 2pm daily year-round, also 4pm daily May-Oct; )
If you dig James Bond-style vehicles, take a narrated tour of the city on the
Land Shark,
an
amphibious vehicle that drives right into the water. Trips depart from Stearns Wharf; buy
tickets before boarding (no reservations).
Santa Barbara Trolley
BUS TOUR
Biodiesel-fueled trolleys make a narrated 90-minute one-way loop around major tourist at-
tractions, starting from Stearns Wharf (hourly departures 10am to 4pm). Hop-on, hop-off
tickets are valid all day; pay the driver directly, or buy discounted tickets online in ad-
vance. One child under age 12 rides free with each paid adult ticket.
Santa Barbara Adventure Company
GUIDED TOUR
805-884-9283, 877-885-9283;
www.sbadventureco.com
;
32 E Haley St)