Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide

Itinerary

Experience Santa Barbara kayaking from a local's perspective. Your experienced kayaking guide will lead you safely through the harbor and if you're lucky you'll visit some adorable sea life! You’ll encounter breathtaking 360 degree panoramic views of the Waterfront, Santa Ynez Mountains, Channel Islands, and the majestic vessels in the harbor.

Kayaking Santa Barbara is never complete without hearing fun facts about our harbor. As you wind through the calm waters of the harbor your guide will provide intriguing insights.

As you kayak Santa Barbara your guide will offer knowledge about the local landscape, topography, wildlife, historical landmarks, and more. Our guided kayak tour is suitable for all skill levels, including first-time Kayakers! Life vests are provided to all participants.

To embark on this Santa Barbara kayak tour each participant must know how to swim. You'll likely not need to swim during your tour but as a safety precaution, we ask that everyone kayaking with us knows how to SWIM.

Please note that gratuities are not included in the cost of the tour. If you enjoyed your tour be sure to tip your guide as service industry workers often work for tips.

Stop At:

• 219 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3581
• Santa Barbara Harbor, 132 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109-2363
• West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA

• Kayaks
• Life jackets
• Local guide

• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• You will be meeting your guide at West Beach which is located on the beach directly across from the Harbor View Inn Hotel (28 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara). You will see our blue rental flags, white equipment shed, and stand up paddle boards and kayaks.
• Children ages 5 to 11 years must be in a tandem kayak with an parent or guardian regardless of skill level
• All persons must be able to swim
• Please remember to bring your swimsuit and towel
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Most travelers can participate
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.