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Santa Barbara Water Taxi
Type: Outdoor Activities, Sightseeing, Tours and Excursions, Uniquely Here, Unusual, Water, Water Sports
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Travel Santa Barbara's stunning waterfront aboard the Lil' Toot, Santa Barbara Water Taxi's charming yellow boat. Offering daytime cruises, sunsets cruises and transportation between Stearns Wharf and... Read More
Travel Santa Barbara's stunning waterfront aboard the Lil' Toot, Santa Barbara Water Taxi's charming yellow boat. Offering daytime cruises, sunsets cruises and transportation between Stearns Wharf and the Santa Barbara Harbor every half hour, the Lil' Toot is the happiest vessel at sea. Bubbles float out of the Lil' Toot's smokestack and a smile is painted on her bow. Surfboards, strollers, bikes and well-behaved dogs are allowed to board the Lil' Toot as well. Some voyages even include a special detour that allows passengers to see local harbor seals right out their window! Walk over and board from any of Santa Barbara's nearby beachfront hotels.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Geneva Ives
Santa Barbara Local Expert
- Sightseeing: "Call ahead to charter the Lil' Toot - Santa Barbara Water Taxi's signature yellow boat - for a private cruise or child's birthday party."
- Best for Sightseeing Because: This happy boat blows bubbles out of its stack and travels from the wharf to the harbor in about 15 minutes.