Santa Barbara Adventure Company

Looking to sport some Santa Barbara Adventure Company gear? We just launched our online gear shop with all the SBACo favorites, including our famous truckers hats! Online gift certificate are also available for those last minute gifts. Gift certificates can be purchased at all hours of the day or night and are valid on most trips, including Channel Islands kayaking, Wine Tours and Surf...

Every spring we rotate out our older gear and replace kayaks, bikes, surfboards and wetsuits for the coming season. This year, we replaced almost our entire fleet of kayaks at Channel Islands National Park. Last week we loaded the kayaks up and hauled them to Scorpion Anchorage on Santa Cruz Island, where they will do plenty of sea cave kayaking throughout the year. So come join us on a...

Over the years we have had a lot of solid work vans come and go. They start out all shiny and new, taking guests out on posh Wine Country Tours and end their life cycle as rusting old surf vans full of salty, wet gear – no longer suitable for guests to actually ride in. Only guides. It has been a long tradition at Adventure Company to name these 4 wheeled creatures, making them a true...

A day out on the ocean can quickly became uncomfortable if you have not prepared by wearing the proper clothing. There are several factors to take into consideration before you start planning your outfit for the day. 1) Know the weather forecast. Check the forecast and know what type of day to plan for. While a thermal shirt and windbreaker might be perfect for a cool, breezy day, it...