Since 1998 Santa Barbara Adventure Company has been helping visitors plan amazing trips to California’s Coast. Our local staff answers all types of questions about tours and much, much more. Recently we sat down and created a helpful Santa Barbara Traveler Planner that anyone can download free. We know it takes a lot of hard…
At Santa Barbara Adventure Company we have been building valuable team building experiences since 1998! We work with small businesses, non-profit organizations and some of largest names in television, finance and marketing to inspire and bond staff members. Each year, we create new and exciting programs for our clients. Whether climbing to new heights on a…
Visiting Channel Islands National Park should be on everyone’s bucket list. This island destination off the coast of California offers world-class kayaking, tranquil camping, and several hiking options for outdoor enthusiasts. If you are unsure how to plan your day on the island, here are a few great options! 1. Sea Cave & Ocean Kayaking…
We are honored to announce that Santa Barbara Adventure Company has earned the title of “Finalist” for two categories in the Santa Barbara Independent’s 2015 Best of Santa Barbara Readers’ Poll: Best Santa Barbara Tour Company and Best Wine Tour Company. The yearly poll recognizes the most popular and respected businesses in town based on…
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…
After 20 years of searching, a team of divers has found the George E Billings sunken in the Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary. The George E Billings was a five-masted lumber schooner/fishing barge with a gross tonnage of 1,260 tons. It was 224 feet long, 42 feet wide and had a draft of 18 feet. It…
You’re invited to an exclusive wine country hike and picnic at Sanford Winery, Saturday, June 9th at 11 a.m. – Gorgeous wines come from a gorgeous place. Located deep within the heart of Santa Rita Hills, Sanford wines owe their magic to the rare East-West mountain off the Pacific Ocean. The ebb and flow between…
If you are new to Santa Barbara or just a local looking for great spots you haven’t found yet, you should check out Santa Barbara’s Dining and Destinations. This wonderful magazine is a Santa Barbara Restaurant and Lifestyle Guide. It is a great source for Santa Barbara restaurants, home decor, fashion, art, things to do,…
Santa Barbara Adventure Company is excited to introduce our new Outdoor Education promotional video. Created by local photographer Erin Feinblatt this incredible film features photography and video from several Outdoor Education trips, footage from Channel Islands National Park and underwater video from California’s central coast. Students share the impact of their outdoor experience in incredible video…
We are so excited to feature Justin Ruhge on our Adventure Blog. Mr. Ruhge is an incredible historian, who has written several wonderful books about Santa Barbara’s maritime tragedies, historical structures, and pioneer families. If you want to hear some amazing tales of central California, pick up one of Mr. Ruhge’s books or check one…