Santa Barbara
Creative Tours

"Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour

Joseph Natale

Tour Owner

Welcome to Santa Barbara Creative Tours-"Where The Locals Go!"

I have lived in Santa Barbara since 1965! Having grown up with some of the core Santa Barbara Family descendants my interest was peaked at a young age about local history.

I obtained a Master of Science in Business Education and have taught at schools and universities. I am the Director of The D'Arezzo Center where I bring awareness, education and empowerment to people to discover their talents, find success and give back to the local and global community. I have traveled the world advocating for the human rights of indigenous people, slave descendants in Central America, and trafficked women, children and men in Thailand, Cambodia, Honduras and right here in the USA. A portion of your tour fees will go to helping make the world a better place!

This tour was developed by our Entrepreneur Club. My heart is to share the deep history of our beautiful land, sea, and people, get to know you and be mutually inspired to live life to the fullest!

Meeting point

Gracie, 107 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA

Meeting instructions

Meet Just Outside of Gracie Café, 107 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. Look for Sign: DCE TOURS

Additional pickup details

Cruise Ship: If you are traveling on a Cruise Ship, we stand right next to the Boat Launch as you walk out from under the canopy at disembarkation. Please tell us the time of disembarkation and time you must return to ship. We are able to adjust the time for you. All others meet us at 107 Harbor Way in front of the entrance to the Harbor by the restaurant called Gracie.

Activity description

Luxury Van and guide take you to 24 core points of interest throughout Santa Barbara and Montecito! Learn about Santa Barbara's Rich History and Natural Habitats and stop for photo opportunities as we travel to these beautiful key sites. Pass by beautiful ocean parks, Butterfly Beach, Montecito Mansions, Santa Barbara Riviera Spectacular City and Ocean Views, House of 1000 Pigs, Andalusian Architecture Courthouse, Queen of Missions, to gentle walk to Sea Cliffs with views to the Channel Islands, beautiful drive by Shoreline Park with entire view of the city, and back to your pickup location.

What makes this activity unique?

Air Conditioned Van with a fun and knowledgeable guide takes you on a "Local's" only tour! History-Sea Cliffs, Rare Nature Habitats-City Views (& secret-locals spots). Learn about the history of Chumash Native Americans. Discover Santa Barbara's amazing immigrant history: Spanish, Mexican, Italian and European. Enjoy a wide variety or architecture, old and new. We stop along the way at 24 key points of interest where you can take photos, stretch your legs, enjoy the free drinks and snacks provided. Learn all about different places you can return to to spend more time. Feel free to ask questions and add more points of interest time permitting! Enjoy the camaraderie and beautiful culture of Santa Barbara and Montecito!

Duration: 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes

Points of Interest