Coastline Kayak

Starting point and time

Haskell’s Beach*, 9:30am–12:30pm.
*Due to COVID, Refugio State Beach (our usual tour location) is currently closed, so our Coastline Kayak tour will start/end at Haskell’s Beach. Driving directions will be included in your confirmation email.

Level of difficulty

Easy to Moderate. Children under age 5 not permitted.

Pricing

$122 per person, 2 person minimum

Paddling time and distance

~2.5 hours + orientation, 3 miles

Includes

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

Overview

This is our most popular coastal trip, showing you an incredible section of coastline. This tour offers a perfect day of kayaking, swimming and fun in nature.

Join us on an exploration of the Gaviota Coast, one of the few remaining sections of undeveloped, open coastline in California, and home to more than 1,500 species of plant and animal life.

We will meet at Haskell’s Beach, a secluded icon in the Santa Barbara beach scene. Your guide will outfit the members of your group and offer a thorough kayaking lesson onshore. Once 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 kayak with dolphins and sea lions!).

If you want to pack a sack lunch, we can stop mid-way through for a beach picnic for an hour or so or you’re welcome to have a beach picnic at the conclusion of your tour. As the trip progresses, your guide may offer a fun series of kayak challenges and games. This unforgettable trip will provide great opportunities to swim, play or just float. It’s perfect for all ages of adventure seekers!

Sunset Kayak

Starting point and time

Santa Barbara Harbor between 3pm and 7pm – start times vary throughout the year and trips meet 2 hours prior to sunset.

Level of difficulty

Easy to Moderate. Children under age 5 not permitted.

Pricing

$89 per person

Paddling time and distance

1-2 miles, 2+ hours on the water

Minimum Age

Children need to be at least 5 years old and share a double kayak with an adult.

Tour includes

All necessary kayaking gear, basic paddling instruction, knowledgeable guide

Overview

Join us for a relaxing sunset ocean kayak tour. This is a great way to end your day. We’ll enjoy 2-hours together on the water exploring the Santa Barbara harbor & shoreline as the sun sets, creating a gorgeous backdrop of the city and the Santa Ynez Mountain range. This tour is fun and affordable for the whole family! Plus, it’s great for all sea kayaking skill levels including beginners to advanced.

Please note: This tour has a 2-person minimum and the tour may be canceled if less than 2 people book on any tour date.