Santa Barbara Trolley of Lights

Tour Santa Barbara’s Spectacular Holiday Neighborhoods

Visiting Santa Barbara is great any time of year, but winter has gotten even better! It’s time to celebrate the holidays in style during this 90-minute excursion by trolley through Santa Barbara’s most festive neighborhoods.

The Santa Barbara Trolley of Lights tour began in 1999 and quickly became a family favorite.

Our 14-day event welcomes guests from all over the country! Through the year’s we have witnessed our Santa Barbara holiday neighborhoods evolve to greatness!

Book Your Front-Row Seat for the Dazzling Lights & Spirit of The Season

Join us and you’ll have a front-row seat as you experience the dazzling lights and spirit of the season, riding through town as sparkling lights fill the neighborhoods. Watch out as we may encounter a few carolers and Santa’s along the way!

December 8 – December 21, 2024

Weekday Tours (Monday – Friday)

Check in Time: 6:00pm

Weekend Tours (Saturday – Sunday)

Check in Time: 4:30pm

and Check in Time: 6:30pm

COVID-19 Trolley of Lights Rules and Regulations:

• Santa Barbara Trolley will continue to follow the guidelines set forth by the Santa Barbara County Health Department.
• By participating in this event, I/We recognize that there are inherent risks in this type of activity. These risks may result in injury or death and include but are not limited to communicable diseases, viruses, and other illnesses including COVID-19. I/We understand the description of these risks is not complete and that unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury, illness, or death.