Transportation

Take a vacation from your car and explore Santa Barbara's downtown and waterfront areas the most relaxing way, on foot. Visitors and locals alike also enjoy taking advantage of convenient bike rentals and scenic bike paths. Additional transportation options include taxi and local bus service.

By Bus:
Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District ( 805/683-3702 or 805/963-3364) provides local service. The State Street and Waterfront shuttles cover their respective sections of Santa Barbara during the day every 10-15 minutes from 10:15am-6pm.

Cable Car:
A motorized San Francisco style cable car operated by Santa Barbara Trolley Co. ( 805/965-0353) makes 90 minute runs from 10 am- 4 pm past major hotels, shopping areas, and attractions. Get off when you wish to, and pick up another trolley when you're ready to move on. The trolley departs from and returns to Stearns Wharf. The fare is currently $9.

By Car:
You can buy detailed maps in bookstores and gas stations and at some grocery and drug stores.