Tours

Land and Sea Tours. This outfit conducts 90-minute narrated tours in an amphibious 49-passenger vehicle nicknamed the Land Shark. The adventure begins with a drive through the city, followed by a plunge into the harbor for a cruise along the coast. 10 E. Cabrillo Blvd., at Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, California, 93101. 805/683–7600; out2seesb.com. From $40. Tours May–Oct., daily noon, 2, and 4; Nov.–Apr., daily noon and 2.

Santa Barbara Trolley Company. Loop past major hotels, shopping areas, and attractions on a 90-minute tour ($25) aboard a motorized, San Francisco–style cable car. The company sometimes offers a hop-on-hop-off option, but days when this option is offered vary, so check ahead. 805/965–0353; www.sbtrolley.com.

Segway Tours of Santa Barbara. After a brief training session, a guide leads you around town on electric-powered personal balancing transporters. Tour options include the waterfront (1¼ hours), Butterfly Beach and Montecito (2 hours), and self-guided rentals to cruise around at your own pace. 122 Gray Ave., at E. Mason St., Santa Barbara, California, 93101. 805/963–7672; segwayofsb.com. From $65.