Santa Barbara Harbor

Starting point and time: Santa Barbara Harbor, 10am-2pm.

Level of difficulty: Easy to Moderate.

Cost

$89 per person, 2 person minimum.

Paddling time and distance

3-4 miles.

Includes:

All necessary kayaking gear, deli style lunch, comprehensive instruction, knowledgeable guide, and discussions of natural history and marine ecology.

Overview

A relaxing day of paddling along the Santa Barbara waterfront. See the American Riviera from a unique perspective. We “put-in” at the Santa Barbara harbor, after paddling instruction. Our journey takes us through the harbor, along beautiful beaches, past sea lions and kelp forests and around the historic pier. If you’re lucky, dolphins may be spotted swimming along this section of the coastline. Guides will offer insight in to the history of the region as well as local marine ecology. The group will stop on the beach for lunch, before completing a large loop, ending back at the harbor. People love this paddle because of the relaxed pace and incredible marine life as well as taking in the views of town from the water.

Refugio State Park

Starting point and time

Refugio State Beach, 10am – 2pm.

Level of difficulty

Easy to Moderate.

Cost

$112 per person, 2 person minimum.

Paddling time and distance

3 miles.

Includes

All necessary kayaking gear, deli style lunch, comprehensive instruction, knowledgeable guide, and discussions of natural history and marine ecology.

Overview

A perfect day of kayaking, swimming and fun in nature.
This is our most popular coastal trip, showing you an incredible section of coastline. The Gaviota Coast is one of the few remaining sections of undeveloped, open coastline in California, and is home to more than 1500 species of plant and animal life.

We meet at Refugio State Beach, one of Santa Barbara’s most beautiful beaches. Your guide will outfit the members of your group and offer a thorough kayaking lesson on shore. Once we are on the water, we will tour a total of 3 miles, stopping in pristine kelp beds to learn about Marine Ecology and the Santa Barbara Channel, and hopefully kayaking with dolphins and sea lions. At mid-day we’ll stop for deli lunch, served on a secluded beach. As the trip progresses, your guide may offer a fun series of kayak challenges and games. This unforgettable trip provides great opportunities to swim, play or just float. It’s perfect for all ages of swimmers.

Sunset Kayak

Starting point and time

Santa Barbara Harbor at 5 -7pm. Start time vary depending on sunset, check your confirmation for your start time.

Level of difficulty

Easy to Moderate.

Cost

$89 per person*

Paddling time and distance

1-2 miles, 2+ hours on the water.

Minimum Age

Children need to be at least 7 years old and share a double kayak with an adult.

Tour includes

All necessary kayaking gear, basic paddling instruction, knowledgeable guide.

Overview

An evening of paddling and watching the night sky. This twilight trip is a great way to end a full day.

We meet before sunset for a comprehensive kayaking lesson. Then we head out to sea in single or double kayaks where we watch the colors change and stars appear. While the sky’s transition from day to night is reflected on the water, our guides offer astronomy myths, pointing out constellations and visible planets. We tour the perfect distance before landing on the beach.