Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Description
Experienced local guides take you on an unforgettable Santa Barbara kayak tour spotlighting one of California's most thriving marine regions. Learn about Santa Barbara’s natural history and marine ecology, as well as local trivia during this fun and exhilarating day on the water. This 2 hour paddling adventure offers spectacular views of the city and beaches from a unique perspective on the water!
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If your contact number is international please include your email address in the comment section.
- Minimum numbers apply. Our kayak tours require a minimum of 2 participants to run. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- If you are a single traveler, please feel free to call our office to confirm availability
- Children under 5 are not permitted. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult in a double kayak.
- Although we offer dry bags to help keep gear dry, everything that comes on the kayaking trip runs the risk of getting wet. We therefore recommend that you only bring personal gear that can get wet or damp during the trip. Items that must stay dry such as cameras or other electronic devices, change of clothes or personal belongings should stay in your vehicle.
- To ensure proper equipment, please provide your heights & weights. Thank you.
- Double kayaks are automatically provided. Singles are available for odd number parties. Guests over 230lbs will be provided a single kayak.
- Guests under 18 years of age MUST have a parent or legal guardian sign their release forms. If you need this paperwork sent to you ahead of time, please contact our office.
Reviews(200)
We were able to see plenty of wildlife on our tour. We saw harbor seals, sea lions, many different birds, crabs, and a salp. The water was pretty calm and paddling wasn’t too strenuous. Peter ans Spencer were awesome guides. They were friendly and very knowledgeable.
Our tour guide Spencer and James were very fun to hang out with, and so thoughtful the whole time to give a good intro about kayaking skills, take photos for us, and share their knowledge about the wildlife and the history in Santa Barbara. The part when we got to kayak under the wharf and between the boats in the harbor was so interesting. This was probably one of the most fun kayaking trip we have ever had! I really appreciate both of their company and help, and we had a fantastic time.
Trinity made this an excellent tour! She provided thorough directions.She made it relaxing, enjoyable and informative. The equipment was great. I really appreciated the jacket due to wind. The sunset was beautiful.The waves were a blast. Perfect evening!
This was a great little adventure for us! We had different levels of experience, and our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. I definitely recommend this trip!
Awesome kayaking tour of the harbor today. Johnny was a great guide. He was very informative, entertaining and engaging. We learned a bunch, we saw seals and many birds.
Very enjoyable. Just the right amount of time. Sofia was knowledgeable and we saw sea lions and bay seals.
Assa and Georgia were the best guided. They were knowledgeable and supportive. It was a great family trip for first timers.
Our tour was a lot of fun, and our guides, Luke and Sophia, were great! Luke especially shared a wealth of knowledge about kayaking in general, and about the history and wildlife of the local environment. The tour was well paced, and the atmosphere was excellent. We definitely plan on booking the Channel Islands tours in the future, and would be pleased to have these wonderful guides again!
Marley and Spencer were absolutely great, and very informative. It was just my friend and I on the tour so we had their full attention. We would have liked to have had separate kayaks though instead of a tandem one.
The experience was great and Adam’s friendliness and knowledge were much appreciated. Would book another tour just for him. The length was decent and we were lucky enough to have a “private” tour due to being the only group.
