Santa Barbara's core is cozy enough that simply walking from one destination to another is quite possible. Especially on the weekends, State Street is full of people walking up and down the street.
There is also a healthy public transit system in place here. The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (SBMTD) runs buses all over Santa Barbara proper, as well as neighboring Goleta and Montecito. Routes and fares are on their website. The SBMTD also runs a special shuttle service between downtown and the waterfront, leaving every fifteen minutes during the day.
Along the waterfront, many businesses offer bicycle or inline skate rentals for exploring the beach areas, and "rickshaw" taxis are also a common sight.
Budget and Hertz car rental outlets are present at the airport terminal for easy car rentals, but several other rental agencies are located in Santa Barbara; call around for best rates.
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Santa Barbara
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