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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
This was an amazing experience! I loved every minute of my 2 hour tour. I went with a larger group of 20 people and Mike got everyone organized and on their way in a timely manner. These little cute buggies can be driven locally all around SB. We were going on average 40-60 km and that breeze in your face/hair! Honking our horns, we got so much attention. I felt like a mini celebrity haha. Each of these buggies have their own little cute design coming in colors of blue, red, white, and rainbow. I would recommend this to anybody who's visiting SB or for any birthday/bachelorette party. read more
SB Buggie was our highlight during our weekend getaway to SB. I'm almost reluctant to write this review because I want to keep this place to myself but as your loyal yelper, I want to highly recommend it to anyone visiting SB and wanting to have a fun and memorable time. The owner was so friendly and matched the discount that was on groupon ($85 for 3 hours!). If you're thinking about doing anything less than 3 hours, STOP and rethink. You definitely want all 3 hours in this bad boy. After we signed a waiver, he gave us specific routes to go to for beautiful views of SB. It is a two seater so only two people can fit in the buggie. We took turns driving around state street and SB. Unlike LA, SB people are so friendly and the streets are wide and safe. So if you're a horrible driver or scared to drive, you're in such a relaxed town that you won't have to worry about crashing. We found street parking in a small spot that compact cars won't be able to fit into and walked around state street eating and drinking. We returned the buggie around 5 minutes after our return time but the owner didn't charge us extra. Don't forget to take lots of pictures! Happy buggie-ing~ read more
9 years ago
Had a Groupon. Checked in and on our way. We got two. My son and I in one and my daughter and wife in the other. Super fun. So much attention. I'm sure it was the Buggies.... Anyways, follow their suggested route and you will have a great time. You can do whatever you want and stop wherever you want, but we had two hours and barely made it back having stopped maybe a total of 20 minutes. But plenty of time. Say hi to Opera when you go through Montecito. read more
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DOV- 12/25/2016: We visited Santa barbara on the christmas weekend and most of everything was closed. We had called this place on the christmas eve to book our tour for 3 buggies and Mike/Kenny was very kind to us and mentioned that if we confirmed the booking by 5 pm he would specially come for us and keep hist store open on the christmas day. This place got 2 stars right then!!! Once we arrived, we (group of 6) filled our waiver forms and then were ready set to go on our buggies. We tried to get some variations and got one white, one red and one colorful buggy. Mike/Kenny did tell us mildly that we should take some other buggy but we didnt see any difference and wanted to get the colorful one as we loved the colors ;) He went through the instructions to operate the buggy. He gave us a chart with directions and off we were. We had the best time for an hour and suddenly our buggie stopped in the middle of the road. We tried to give ignition but it didn't start. We called Mike/Kenny to inform him about the issue and he tried to troubleshoot the problem while on facetime call with us. But it didn't work. He drove all up to our location with a replacement buggie for us to continue the ride for the remaining time. We wasted almost 30-40 mins troubleshooting what went wrong with the buggy but it didn't start up. The rest of the journey was amazing. The views along the ride, the mission, the rose garden , the view of the city, ocean everything just blew our mind. On returning, he mentioned there was already a problem with the colorful buggy we had initially and I was like whatt?? you should have told us before and he just smiled and said yes I did ;) And I was like you should be more clear :D Anyways it was one of the best experiences we had and he didnt charge us extra or our friends who rode the buggy for an extra hour. We got a great deal at groupon and paid 65$ for 2 hours which was a steal deal :) Definitely recommend this tour while in SB!!! read more
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10 years ago
In love, in love, in love!!!! Drove up to Santa Barbara this past weekend and was looking up places to go. This was he perfect idea for 3 couples!!! We rented the buggies for two hours and were given a map to follow. We rode through many beautiful areas and stopped by most to take in the view and of course take many photos. We drove past the ranch nearby and even got to the mission! The owner was a very sweet man and was extremely laid back and helpful! Definitely recommend this place to anyone who is up for adventure! The buggies are adorable and pretty easy to ride (even though it looks intimidating at first). All six of us were extremely satisfied and couldn't stop talking about it even after we had gone back to our hotel. Beautiful views, great price, must try! *Parking - the residential streets around the area allow 90 mins free parking *Payment - better to have cash! read more
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Thank you so much!! Come back soon, you guys are awesome!!
10 years ago
Such a fun time. Great adventure in Santa Barbara. We went up in the hills, hit carpenteria and montecito, as well as the harbor and state street. Staff super nice too. read more
10 years ago
I have to admit I was terrified to ride around in this buggie in regular traffic but by the end of it, I was laughing!! My husband & I rented a buggie for 2 hours which was great but I think 3 hours is probably best so you're not rushing to get back. We never got to meet Mike, the owner, but the guy helping us out was totally friendly & helpful....he even gave us a pretty nice discount!! Though we didn't meet Mike, he texted us some addresses/directions to visit which we were able to do with the exception of one. People stared at us which was hilarious but fun at the same time! I know my husband will want to do this again the next time we're in SB and maybe next time, I'll drive! read more
Amazing. Fun. Attention grabber. We rented the buggy for 2 hours and rode around the city. It was an amazing way for us to see Santa Barbra and stop along the way and the car is a real eye catcher The staff was crazy friendly and helpful and make sure that you're ready to take this mini car on the road. We rented it for 2 hours and it was $60 bucks. It's crazy fast and easy to drive. read more
10 years ago
It is the best way to get around Santa Barbara. It worth the $. The owner is very friendly and gave us directions to drive up the hill and back to the coast. Super fun ride. read more
11 years ago
A funny thing happens when you are driving a buggie. The women smile and the men just want to drive this thing when they see you on the road. Thats what happened to me- saw it - wanted to drive it. This is the most fun way to see Santa Barbara according to my wife and me. Mike the owner texted us with the best route right up to the park with a beautiful view. Thank you Mike! read more
Incredibly nice and personable staff! Upon arrival we were greeted and offered bottles of water and sweet iced tea. Mike gave us wonderful directions to some fun landmarks in the local area. Amazing experience and lots of fun we will be back!!!!! read more
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We had an absolute blast. Loren and the guys were really helpful in getting us going and explained everything that we needed to know. The Buggies are easy to drive and the route that they mapped out was fun and simple to follow. Beaches, Hope Ranch, the Mission, the Mesa, State Street. Great way to spend a couple of hours cruising around Santa Barbara. Highly Recommend. read more
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8 years ago
Holy cow guys, if you are in SB this is a must do! This is so much fun!!! The ride is amazing, taking you from one end of town to the other. People honking and waving adds to the excitement and laughter. I can't speak enough of about Kenny and Lawrence, these guys are hands down amazing, warm and welcoming! We faced a little hiccup (totally my fault) and these two fine men made our day, not to mention, our birthday boy extremely happy! My boys are still raving about how this was their best summer day of 2018! Ken & Lawrence, thank you for helping us make this adventure a memorable one! We'll back soon! read more
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Thank you for your fantastic review of our business. Once again our…
3 years ago
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Kenny and Loren are so friendly and welcoming. They set us up and got us going in our buggies in no time. It was a fun experience and a great way to explore SB. Definitely would do it again!! Thanks guys! read more
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Ms.Thank you very much for your awesome review and remember that…
11 years ago
Whoohoo!!!!! Most awesome experience ever!!!!!! Had soo much fun riding the buggie around and yes like Mike said you really feel like a local celebrity with all the people waving hi and smiling. Easy to drive. It's hilarious to be in it but wowzers so much fun. Awesome!!! Thrilling! Would I do this again?? Heck yeah!!!!! You will need proof of insurance and a photo identification such as a drivers license. Don't expect an actual office its just an open lot which can make some people like me a little bit lost. But the buggies are parked right in front. Checked a few spots in Santa Barbara with this lil cute gadget. read more
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8 years ago
We had SOOOOO much fun riding this lil buggie around SB. Everyone was very pleasant and the guys at the check in provided great instruction, suggested tours, maps and bottled water. Plus we had outstanding weather. This is a MUST DO If you are in SB- We would 110% do it again and again!! read more
This is one of the hidden treasures of Santa Barbara tourist gigs. They're reasonably priced and a fun way to get around town and see the sights. I'm local and ride a motorcycle , but when my little brother came to town it was a perfect alternative to renting a car! Skye was funny and sweet and made sure to make it easy for us. Thank you! read more
8 years ago
This joyride was a blast!! Thank you Jeff for having such a fun local business..your team is great. The instruction was simple and the places to drive around and see is wonderful. read more
8 years ago
A definite must when in SB- we only had a couple hours here and it was a great way to see the highlights of the city. The staff was super accommodating and friendly. We checked in and they helped us choose the best route! read more
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8 years ago
This is an experience you can't miss if you come to SB. The staff is excellent and our tour guide took us places in a 1 hour that I could never of found alone. We'll be back again for sure. read more
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Thank you for your awesome review and Chris said it was his pleasure.…
I decided to try SB Buggie with my fam to celebrate Mother's Day weekend for the first time & they did not disappoint. The whole family had a blast & wanted to do it again. We were late for our reservations & the staff at SB Buggie still did their best to accommodate us. We've been to Santa Barbara a bunch of times but the Buggie is such a fun way to explore the nearby areas. The staff really took their time to create a map where not only you can see the nice tourist areas but also the scenic route. It's easy to follow but if you need to you can also use your phone GPS. I highly recommend this place for tourists & visitors. Thank you SB Buggie, we'll be back soon!!! read more
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Hey Thank you for your awesome review!!!…
6 years ago
8 years ago
Fun adventure in marginally maintained cars. It's a Disneyland Mr Toads Wild Ride in SB. A little unstable and not fast enough to keep up with flow of traffic, but map route was fun and interesting. Definitely worth the money. Owner is super nice and accomodating read more
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9 years ago
Me and my Bf decided to try this out for our anniversary. I wasn't sure what to expect or where to go too. There was a recommended self guided tour that lead us thru the scenic view of the beach, city, golf course and the museum of SB. We rent this out for 3 hours and it was amazing. It was a lot of fun. Ladies, I wouldn't recommend too much makeup or lashes. The wind will take it right off !! Haha !! I definitely enjoy my time & would definitely rent this again ! Thanks Kenny , you da best lll read more
8 years ago
These little buggies are extremely fun! The path let us see the beautiful city. They aren't slow like go carts it's almost like driving a car. read more
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Brett H.
Thank you for your assume review. Proves that at SB Buggie every…
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You just cannot come to Santa Barbara and not rent a Santa Barbara Buggie it's totally awesome!!!!!! Thanks to Kenny who is so friendly and professional. He gave us great instructions on how to operate the Buggie. My daughter and l had a blast driving down state street and then to MC Connells to get ice cream. read more
9 years ago
My husband and I rented a buggie for three hours. We had an absolute blast driving along the coast, around the neighborhoods, and downtown. Kenny and his pup, Nico, were fun and engaging. read more
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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!
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