Cruises to Santa Barbara

If you're only doing one thing in Santa Barbara, make it this. Start with a warm welcome from local legends dockside, then stroll through the Old Mission (a 1786 original that still slaps). Meet friars, wander the chapel and cemetery and download a bonus app tour because, why not? End with a scenic drive past everything that makes the American Riviera tick.

If sipping boutique wines while snacking on small-batch chocolate in an art-splattered coastal city isn’t peak vacation energy, we don’t want to know what is. This guided walk hits the Funk Zone (yes, it’s a real place), Stearns Wharf and other architectural gems — with pit stops for wine pours, chocolate chunks and historical gossip. It’s culture, sugar and sass in one delicious loop.

Hop aboard an open-air trolley, crank up the Spanish guitar soundtrack and let Santa Barbara’s charm unfold in cinematic style. From the bird-packed wetlands to ritzy Montecito streets, you’ll cruise past the greatest hits before skipping the line into the Historical Museum. Expect old-school elegance, cool artifacts and more backstory than a fantasy novel. Warning: you might become a ‘museum person’ (if you’re not already).