Santa Barbara Audio Tour: Science, Sea, and Stories at UCSB

Schedule

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Goleta Beach | Goleta, CA

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Self-guided audio tour of Santa Barbara. Explore the area while listening to fascinating stories.
About this Event
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Above photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

 



Embark on the Santa Barbara Audio Tour: Science, Sea, and Stories at UCSB

Salt air twists through palm trees as waves collide with the secrets of Santa Barbara. Every sunny vista hides stories of rivalry rebellion and creative awakening waiting for those willing to listen.

This self-guided audio tour invites you to move beyond the postcard. Trace pathways from Goleta Beach’s hidden skirmishes to the echoing halls of the UCSB Library and beneath the chimes of Storke Tower. Find the stories most travelers never hear.

What ancient rivalry once made Goleta Beach a hush-hush battleground? Who risked everything for knowledge at UCSB during a forgotten campus rebellion? Why does Storke Tower’s clock sometimes seem to run wild on fog-bound nights?

Feel curiosity tug with each step as waves and wind carry whispers from the past. Explore Santa Barbara’s energetic blend of sunlit beauty and untold turmoil glimpsed in the corners you never noticed.

Begin your discovery. Follow the salt air and see the real Santa Barbara unfold.


 


🗺️ Tour Details
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  • Duration: 1 hour 9 minutes
  • Distance: Around 3.4 km (2.1 miles)
  • Audio Content: up to 23min
  • Stops: 9 captivating landmarks including Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, UC Santa Barbara Events Center, Storke Tower

Experience the charm of Santa Barbara like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.


 


🎒 What's Included

  • Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Santa Barbara's history to life
  • Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  • Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  • Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience

 


ℹ️ Important Info

  • This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  • You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  • You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  • The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  • Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!

 


📲 Getting Started is Easy!

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Santa Barbara on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.


 


👥 Who's It For?

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.


 


🎧 What is AllTours?
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AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!


With AllTours, you'll experience:



  • Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  • Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  • Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  • Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  • Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.


 


📍 Tour Stops

You will visit the following locations:


  • 🏖️  Goleta Beach (2min)
  • 📍  AlloSphere (3min)
  • 🏫  Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (4min)
  • 🍻  University of California, Santa Barbara Library (2min)
  • 📍  Center for Evolutionary Psychology (4min)
  • 🗼  Storke Tower (2min)
  • 🍻  UC Santa Barbara Events Center (3min)
  • 📍  Robertson Gymnasium (4min)
  • 🔬  UCSB Center for Spatial Studies and Data Science (2min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.


 


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Above photo: Antandrus, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: UCSB Library, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Spatms, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Spatms, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

 


 


🌍 Available Languages

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:



🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese


 


🎉 Congratulations on reading this far! You've earned yourself a little treat. Use code ILOVEAUDIOTOURS at checkout for 10% off your tour. Because who doesn't love a good discount for being thorough? 😉


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