Read about our adventures as we explore California's coast and Channel Islands National Park!
At Santa Barbara Adventure Company, we offer guided multi-day Channel Islands camping and kayaking trips. These trips include two or three days of kayaking and allow guests to tour areas of the islands few visitors see. Our guests almost always tell us how incredible Channel Islands camping trips are. One island camper Molly said, “I…
Mother’s Day is this coming weekend. Why not plan something outdoors to celebrate those special women in your life? Maybe your mom loves spending time in nature or maybe you want to share with her something you love! Either way, spending time together outdoors is a unique way to celebrate Mother’s Day that’s sure to create…
Spring is in the air! It is time to decorate eggs, get out your Easter basket and do some hunting. If you are in Santa Barbra for the Easter holiday and are looking for a fun way to spend your day, there are lots of great Easter celebrations. You can venture out to wine country…
Ocean Kayaking Eligibility There is a significant difference between kayaking inside the breakwater of the Santa Barbara harbor and kayaking out at Santa Cruz Island in the Channel Islands National Park. We often receive phone calls from people asking how to know if they have the basic skills and are ready for ocean kayaking. At Channel…
It’s time for you and your sweetie to start planning Valentine’s Day and Santa Barbara is a perfect destination to celebrate! Couples can venture to Santa Ynez for a day of wine and catered lunch or plan for a kayaking adventure at The Channel Islands National Park. If you are looking for something special on…
Looking for one of the most exciting jobs around? Santa Barbara Adventure Company offers a fun, challenging and rewarding place of employment for people who love to be outside and share our region’s natural, beautiful places with our guests. We offer a huge variety of activities in and around Santa Barbara; imagine sea kayaking the Channel…
Santa Barbara Adventure Company has received a 10-year concession contract to operate guided sea-kayak and snorkel tours at Scorpion Anchorage on Santa Cruz Island in the Channel Islands National Park. Scorpion Anchorage is a Marine Protected Area and part of NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Santa Cruz Island offers world-class sea-cave kayaking and wildlife…
Looking for one of the most exciting jobs around? Santa Barbara Adventure Company offers a fun, challenging and rewarding place of employment for people who love to be outside and share our region’s natural, beautiful places with our guests. We are currently accepting applications for experienced guides to lead tours at the Channel Islands. People who…
It’s the holiday season and there is no better time of year to visit Santa Barbara! If you are in town for the holiday and looking for a fun time, here is a list of events and activities that run throughout the Christmas season. Catch a movie at the Arlington Theater The Arlington Theater at…
Fall is here and the weather is not really changing very much – because this is Santa Barbara! It is still sunny and beautiful. Guests are still enjoying kayaking, biking and surfing into the fall and through the winter. There are some fun events happening in town during the month of November. Here are few…
