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    4.8 (271 reviews)
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    Buggie
    Nina L.

    Definitely recommend anyone who visits Santa Barbara to go for a Buggie ride - a highlight of our trip! Easy to book a reservation online. Staff are super friendly and accommodating. They even moved a couple of the buggies on the street so we could park our car while we Buggie'd and let us go for an extra 30 minutes as long as we were back by closing time. There are three routes but you're free to go wherever you choose as long as you don't get on the freeway. Their routes bring you to some beautiful parts of Santa Barbara with great ocean views, up and down the hills of SB and through some pretty greenery. We rented a Buggie for 2 hours, which was more than enough time to do the blue route with stops to enjoy the view and take pictures. The route directions load on your phone to make it easy to follow while you ride. You can even connect your phone to the Buggie's bluetooth speaker so you can listen to your music while you ride. They give you a short tutorial on how to drive the Buggie before heading off on your adventure. There is no reverse so be prepared to hop out and push if you need to make a U-turn. They provide helmets in multiple sizes. I have a small head and the S fit just fine. Bring a light jacket even if the weather is nice. It can get pretty chilly in the evening zipping around in an uncovered Buggie. Book a Buggie for your next trip to SB! You won't be disappointed.

    Jovete E.

    SB Buggie is an experience you MUST do in Santa Barbara located in the Funk Zone. I am so happy I booked this fun activity for a group of 8. Lesson learned - We rented 4 buggies for 1 hour but wished we had it for 2 hours or more. The gentlemen were great, they were helpful and informative. They got our group through the paperwork, payment, instructions and set up our buggies fast. It's a super fun and adventurous way to road trip around Santa Barbara in a small little buggie with BLUETOOTH so you can play music from your phone! There are 3 different routes you can take, we did the yellow route which took you along the coast, passing through residential areas, restaurants, the mission and you can go off route if you want, just watch out for other cars and be courteous enough to pull over to the side to let them through. I cannot express how much fun we all had. Truly an amazing and unforgettable activity. It was even better than expected. It was soooooooo fun!!! We're definitely coming back again.

    On the tour

    Definitely recommend renting a Buggie! We did an hour for $75 and it was perfect timing to do the tour on their website. We were able to see parts of Santa Barbara that we wouldn't see otherwise. If you're hesitant, just go for it! It's not as scary as it sounds! Also very nice staff. Will do it again with more people.

    Tereza B.

    Had a great experience renting a SB biggie during a weekend stay in the area! We loved following the blue map and beautiful scenic routes we drove. Would definitely recommend for anyone trying to have a fun relaxing time seeing SB. Also loved that I could connect Bluetooth and have music playing during the experience.

    Sepide S.

    The best way to enjoy the city!!!! It was really fun and exciting, definitely better than bike riding, u do need a jacket because it gets cold It's a must for whoever is visiting SB to have some fun And the gentleman is by far one of the nicest people I've ever seen. We saw someone riding and we had to get a buggie I definitely recommend this place!

    Blue Tour directions.
    Jessica J.

    Got a deal on Groupon. up to 4 people for $104 for 2 buggies. Based off yelp reviews, I thought this would be fun and relaxing. However, I felt it was not so! I'm not from around Santa Barbara, so I wasn't familiar with the roads here. I thought we should be driving around in smaller streets and would not be as many cars as it was on a Saturday weekend. But that wasn't the case. It was opposite. We had to learn how to ride the Buggie fast. It was really scary. They said it's like riding a motorcycle but easier!! It was hard to maneuver the buggy but you'll get used to it even though you're still scared. There is NO REVERSE in the buggy...I feel that is pretty scary considering if there are regular cars on the road and you're stuck and can't turn around!! They explained it really fast, so you have to learn fast!! I felt safer on the smaller roads near next to the beach. Once you're out of the beach/ocean proximity. There are cars driving a lot. You fell they might run you over!! We would have to stop in the curb until they passed multiple times. Sometimes there are not a lot of places safe to stop but you feel the cars getting frustrated and I got anxious every time there are regular cars in back of me, even though I'm driving the same speed limit as other cars!!! The buggy can handle speeds like regular cars without any problems or difficulty. Another problem we faced was the map. They didn't provide a simple map of where to go that is easy to read and follow. It was extremely difficulty. With the anxiety of watching out for cars/pedestrian, etc, we got a map that we have to read line by line in paragraphs!! It was not easy to read at all. The paragraphs are long and there was more directions in the back of the paper!! If you miss a street, then you're lost! I tell you...Do you read a essay when you're driving in a car??!!!...I would get dizzy/nausea reading for the driver and it is unsafe. Esp that the buggy doesn't have any protection if we got hit by some other car on the road. The third thing we faced was the wind! Boy oh Boy was there a whole lot of wind when you're driving and trying to find the street signs. We were squinting our eyes and trying to block some air that is drying out our eyes with one hand. We needed googles. I can now understand why motorcycles need a helmet that covers the eyes. The wind is very uncomfortable. We did stop once to see the view of the ocean, that was the only thing that is relaxing!

    Albert A.

    I found this browsing Yelp trying to find something fun to do during a weekend stay at SB. We showed up slightly late but they were not strict about it at all. My gf and I did it for one hour and it was so fun! We sort of just cruised the closest street to the beach and went in random directions adventuring to see what there was in SB. Thanks to Alex and the other dude in the 2010 Championship Lakers hat. THINGS TO KNOW $200 deposit incase we damaged the car (removed when returning it in one piece). The gas and break is all on the handles. No pedals are used at all. We probly maxed out at 50mph at most but we were also trying to be safe as there is a $200 deposit being held just incase... I recommend bringing a bluetooth to listen to music as you cruise around otherwise you and your partner will just be listening to the wind hit your face the entire time lol. I personally thought an hour is plenty enough to have a good experience between 2 people but everyone's different. Parking is somewhat hard to find. Most likely you'll be walking a block or 2.

    Sharmaine A.

    Took a trip up to Santa Barbara for LDW & SB Buggie was a highly suggested activity on TikTok (of course, lol). I must say, my bf & I had the time of our lives on these little scooters. We called ahead of time to make sure there was one available for when we arrived and thankfully it wasn't as busy as we expected. Also, make sure to ask for any promotions going on prior to booking online because we got a $10 discount which turned out to be $85 for 2 hours. There's 4 buggies with built in bluetooth on a first come first serve basis & trust me, you will LOVE roaming freely/blasting music on beautiful afternoons. The owner, Phil, informed us of the "blue route" he personally mapped out of the must sees/popular tourist spots that's easily accessible for any riders on the SB buggie website - this takes approximately 1 hour but with pictures and whatnot, it does go by pretty quickly. Do be aware though that some of the stops aren't necessarily stops but more so about the scenic drives to and from there. Highly recommend for anyone's first time in Santa Barbara and/or you're finding something extremely fun to do!

    Mean muggin at mission Santa Barbara
    Spencer S.

    Don't let the sketch lot turn you away from this place! I know first impressions matter, but you won't regret going with them. Plus there's a sweet dog that hangs out there! The buggies actually haul ass and after you get over the initial fear of dying, they're a blast! You can drive them anywhere other than the freeway and they give you a tour guide print out for the copilot that takes you to a bunch of the tourist spots all over Santa Barbara. You can go wherever you want, though, just be sure to return to the lot before the time window expires or you'll be charged more. There are usually deals on Groupon and livingsocial to take advantage of. Also, they have to put a temporary charge on your card in case you wreck your ride, but it'll be removed when you return. Lastly, there is no "reverse" on the buggies, so if you get yourself in a sticky situation, you'll have to literally push your way out of it!

    Terry C.

    Rented a couple of buggies with our adult children and followed the blue route (hour long), which takes you through some beautiful areas of Santa Barbara. Had a blast! Recommend to anyone.

    Ashna G.

    Such a fun way to see SB, honestly more fun than bikes because you get around FAST. We booked our rides the night before with ease. We had a minor mechanical issue halfway through our ride (it happens, no big deal), and someone came out to our exact location in less than 15 minutes with a replacement buggy, with Bluetooth speakers too! Would definitely recommend SB Buggie to anyone looking for a cool and fun way to zip around town!

    George L.

    Hell to the yeah! Went to a private event hosted by Danah W. and my god, it was amazing! Props for the awesome vibes! We went on State St. with our caravan and it definitely didn't disappoint. Feeling the rush of air in your face, I definitely recommend wearing glasses or goggles when you're riding since the buggies can pretty fast, especially compared to the other tours like the landshark. It's really cute, and driving a buggy while at honking in really funny patterns definitely is a goofy way to de-stress yourself. It's a good way to see the major roads and beaches in SB, Goleta, and Montecito. We did have a small little mishap by running out of gas on State St, but in honesty the staff came out with gas in just a few minutes. I'd say the whole experience is really dope if you're in SB, even if you've been in a buggy, you should try at least once.

    Down the hill from Hope Ranch and at the Beach on E Cabrillo Blvd.

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    Ask the Community - Coast EV

    Are teenagers allowed to drive? I'm traveling with my 2 kids, and we'd like to give this a try, but, not sure if my 16 year old could drive one of the buggies by himself?

    You must be of age to drive and possess a current & valid drivers License and have current car insurance.

    Has anyone tall rode in one of these? I wanna do this when I come this Saturday but my BF is 6'7. He's tall and skinny, mostly legs.…

    We here at SB Buggie understand the challenges of doing something fun if you are to tall or too round. If 2 people cannot fit in one Buggie comfortably then we will gladly provide the party with an additional Buggie at No extra charge!

    Do you have those rental at marina del Rey?

    No sorry only SB

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    Review Highlights - Coast EV

    “Our buggie had an issue and instantly Mike came and swapped it out for a brand new one and re started out time.”

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    Was an amazing experience. I found exactly what I wanted! Hopefully it will be delivered in a…read morecouple of days.

    CENTRAL COAST GOLF CARTS AFTER SALESERVICE IS VERY…read moreHORRIBLE..... After renting golf cart one summer from Jeff, we decided to purchase our own from his business central coast golf carts 3 years ago for a $9000, when they were still in Morro Bay. We should've known immediately after sales service would be horrible. Within two months, the ignition went out, we called the business Jeff's son-in-law Cameron was now running the business and had me take many pictures and videos so he could see what the problem was. He then said he would have to turn it into Warranty. Needless to say we were without a golf cart for at least a week. We finally called Jeff, he said they had numerous ignitions in the shop and they would have somebody come right out to replace part. He apologized for his son-in-law's lack of service and said it wouldn't happen again. Following year they moved to Grover Beach, golf cart had 300 miles on it. Brakes were making horrible noise we asked about having it serviced. said it would cost $150 to transport it to their new location. We said OK, but he could not give us a date when this would happen because they were "EXTREMELY BUSY". Waited a week or so finally called Jeff. Jeff sent his mechanic out right away to check it out. Dealing with Cameron is definitely not great for the company. This summer 2026 we wanted to get our golf cart service because it now it had about 700 miles on it. Had to speak to Cameron again, he said they could do it, but they were "EXTREMELY BUSY" and he would have to get back to me on the following Monday to get me on the schedule. Called Jeff and he said Cameron was running the business. Eight weeks later we are still waiting to hear back from Cameron. ......... ANOTHER example of after sales service. We have family that spent $23,000 for a Bentelli golf cart that is currently 18 months old. They were not able to use this at all this summer because it was completely dead. Central Coast golf cart was not helpful in taking care of this expensive item because they were "EXTREMELY BUSY". Family is now working with Bentelli to get this golf cart repaired.... Must say they are great sales people BUT....... ONCE AGAIN IS THIS THE THE BUSINESS YOU WANT TO SUPPORT WHEN THEY'RE AFTER SALE SERVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE. I ADVISE YOU TO LOOK ELSEWHERE

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    I came to Coast Cart trying to resolve a problem caused by another organization. No highly pressure…read moresale, no BS, no song and dance. They resolved my problem in house and didn't charge me anything. Their honesty was refreshing, gaining my trust and future business. I got the opportunity to check out their show room. Fantastic selection and great prices. I probably should have come here first. While I was exploring the showroom I stumbled onto their E-Bike showroom. The Technician (DJ) was patient, helpful and knowledgeable. I was very impressed with their Dogleg electric bike. Very high chance I'll be getting one of those babies. Thanks Coast Cart for saving the day

    Peter and every one at Coast Cart are the coolest, ever!! We recently bought two carts for our new…read morestudio. Every step of the way was a pleasure!!!! Which these days is so beyond rare!! It is still shocking how great it all was. From the first time Peter showed us around and demoed the carts, to his following up over the next few months (even his patience and followup when we had delays - not them) to the finances, to them taking care of DMV and registration to delivery (on time and everything perfect with the carts) was beyond easy, enjoyable, no hassle. Even the delivery guys was nice, cool and the most amazing truck parallel parker ever :) I wish more companies were like them!!! I'm even driving out there from Hollywood soon to get spare keys just cuz they are so cool and it is nice to be reminded that there are companies and people out there who are helpful, nice, fun and totally on top of everything!

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