The Santa Barbara Adventure Company and the Great Whale-Watching Hunt

The nutrient rich water found between Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands lends itself to many sightings of Humback and Blue Whales during the summer months.

The Blue Whale is a hard one to miss! It is the biggest and loudest animal on the planet--weighing up to 200 tons, and measuring 80-90 feet in length. Blue whale calves put on 200-300 pounds per day during their first months.

Humpback Whales aren't quite so large--weighing in at 25 to 40 tons, and 40 - 50 feet in length. One of their most interesting traits is that they sing. The typical song lasts from 10-20 minutes in length!

Although not as common, there's also the possibility of spotting Orcas, Finback and Minke whales.

While we can't guarantee a whale sighting on one of our kayak trips, the chances of seeing wildlife in the spring and summer are great.

The Santa Barbara area is home to over 30 species of whales, sea lions, seals and dolphins. And our kayak trips are a great chance to witness them in their natural habitat.

Join us for a summer kayaking trip, and we'll do our best to find and point out these amazing creatures. Our guides love to discuss marine ecology!

Our Refugio to El Capitan kayaking adventure is a great opportunity to spot marine life. We paddle right along the kelp beds where the animals like to hide from predators.

Our kayaking trips include all kayaking equipment, thorough instruction, an excellent lunch served on a secluded beach, warm paddling gear, knowledgeable guides, and marine ecology.

For more information on our kayaking trips, visit our section on water adventures, or give us a call at 805-898-0671.