Blog entries by the SBACo Team.
It’s a new year and a great opportunity to rediscover your passion for adventure! Santa Barbara winters are well-known for amazing sunsets, great surf, and perfect hiking weather. Plus, this rainy winter has now covered our hillsides in a beautiful and lush, green flora. There are so many fun things to do both indoors and…
It’s December and there is so much going on in Santa Barbara this time of the year! From holiday markets and parades to wine tours and concerts, there is something for everyone in the American Riviera. If you still need gift ideas, don’t forget about Santa Barbara Adventure Company’s Gift Certificates! Everyone wants to experience…
It’s November in Santa Barbara, and the adventures keep going strong. Locals and visitors alike are out kayaking, hiking, and exploring, taking advantage of the mild weather and smaller crowds. From outdoor activities to local events, there’s plenty to enjoy this month. Santa Barbara Half MarathonWHEN: November 9thWHERE: Cabrillo Blvd and State StreetTake in ocean views on…
It’s time to break out your favorite sweater because Fall is around the corner! We welcome cooler days perfect for hiking, camping, wine tasting, and more. Here’s how you can catch us hanging out this October: California Avocado FestivalWHEN: October 3rd – 5thWHERE: Downtown Carpinteria on Linden Avenue between Carpinteria Avenue and 6th StreetThree days of peace,…
September is upon us! The days are warm and the sun is shining. People are at the beaches, kayaking the shoreline and surfing the breaks. Here are some of the fun things to do this month. Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts FestivalWHEN: September 13th & 14thTIME: Sat (10am-5pm) | Sun (10am-4pm)This one-of-a-kind Southern…
The summer is flying by and August is full of fun things to do here in Santa Barbara! With sunny weather and gorgeous beaches, it’s time to get outside and explore. The water is warm, dive in! Photo credit: Blake Bronstad, Courtesy of Visit Santa Barbara Old Spanish Days FiestaWhen: July 30th–August 3rdWhere: Downtown Santa…
Santa Barbara is a magical place; we have over 300 days of sunshine, experience a Mediterranean climate, and are lucky enough to be only a short boat ride away from the beautiful Channel Islands. Here at Santa Barbara Adventure Company, we often get asked when the best time of year is to visit the Channel…
As I sat in my kayak atop the canopy of giant bladder kelp, I felt the swoosh of a bald eagle as it soared overhead, two blue wing tags with A-03 attached to its impressive 6-foot-wide wingspan. I was leading an Adventure Tour for Santa Barbara Adventure Company at Scorpion Anchorage near the southeast fringe…
Island fox on an agave plant at Santa Cruz Island. Photo by Chuck Graham. There was a time on Santa Cruz Island when one could go days without seeing an island fox. There was a time when you would easily see more feral pigs than the endemic Urocyon littoralis. That was in 1999 when non-native…
Although Santa Barbara’s fantastic climate can often trick us into thinking summer is a year-round affair, the holiday season has arrived, whether we’re ready or not! Fortunately, Santa Barbara is packed with great holiday activities for people of all ages this time of year, and we have highlighted some of the area’s best events and…