Santa Barbara Kayak Tour: Private or Group Experience

Embark on a scenic Santa Barbara kayak tour with experienced guides. Explore the harbor, encounter sea lions and seals, and enjoy breathtaking views of the city and mountains.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cal Coast Adventures at West Beach - 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…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Life jackets
  • Kayaks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable kayaking journey in Santa Barbara - it can be a tailored private ride or a shared group tour; you decide how you want your adventure to unfold! If you’re seeking a more personalized and private kayaking tour, then our individual kayak ride is the perfect match. Alternatively, if you wish to paddle around Santa Barbara…

Location
45 W Cabrillo Blvd
West Cabrillo Boulevard
You'll meet your guide on the sand of West Beach just north of the pier! You'll see our gear on the sand directly across from the Harbor View Inn Hotel. When looking at the ocean we are just to the right of Stearns Warf. Look for a white equipment shed and a blue tent. That's us!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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539andrewsa
Oct 27, 2024
Awesome Kayaking Activity - If you’re new to kayaking, you have nothing to fear. Showed us how to get in the kayak, paddle and how to get out. Got to go farther out which made it more exciting and fun. We saw wildlife and got some great history/observations of the harbor. If you’re in the area and want a fun activity for 1-1.5hr, I highly recommend this.
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Marina_c
Oct 17, 2024
Great experience - The instructor was super nice, friendly and made us feel safe and provided all information required! Very happy! Will definitely recommend!
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Heartyvonne
Oct 7, 2024
Amazing kayak adventure with Joshua - I had an amazing kayak adventure with Joshua at CalCoast Adventures this weekend. Joshua was incredibly patient with our family and greeted us with a big, warm smile every time. His knowledge of the coastal area was impressive; he guided us through tunnels and across islands with ease. Joshua even took many photos for us along the way, ensuring we had lasting memories of the trip. Overall, it was a memorable experience filled with fun and laughter. Thank you, Joshua, for making our day so special!
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Ricardodn4647lk
Oct 6, 2024
Loved the kayaking experience, def would recommend! - First time in Santa Barbara and my boyfriend and I both wanted to go kayaking. Was definitely nervous since I had never gone kayaking before but totally loved it. Our guide (Jack) was very knowledgeable and great to talk to! I get motion sick easily so got scared I would for this as well, but I was totally fine, so I totally recommend this experience!
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Wendy_b
Sep 21, 2024
Well worth it! - Great time! Jack was friendly and helpful. We managed even to flip the kayak! All part of the experience.
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Johnpg127kn
Sep 17, 2024
September guided kayak tour - Fun tour of the harbor saw lots of sea life. Bella was fantastic, very knowledgable Would highly recomend, good for any skill level., .
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Old2017traveler
Sep 7, 2024
Wonderful time. - I went with my wife in a 2 person kayak. It was the first time for us kayaking in the ocean. We had done a river kayak before where the water was much calmer. Wyatt was our guide and he did a wonderful job helping us into the kayak and making sure about safety. Throughout the whole tour, he told us interesting facts about Santa Barbara and the harbor. It was wonderful and we would do it again.
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Glenn_o
Sep 2, 2024
Certainly worth my money! - My first time kayaking and I was happy Jach was my tour guide. Jach was friendly, helpful, and engaging throughout the tour. Jach shared his knowledge about Santa Barbra with interesting facts. I would highly recommend to anyone interested in learning how to kayak to book with a tour guide. My partner and I felt safe with Jach due to not being familiar with the area or how to kayak. This kayaking experience with a tour guide was definitely worth it and a highlight of my Santa Barbara visit!
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Bill_s
Aug 28, 2024
A wonderful tour - The weather was perfect and our guides were awesome. They told us some very interesting information about the Santa Barbara harbor.
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Elizabeth
Aug 21, 2024
Darin was a great guide - Darin was a delightful guide, sharing a fun and thoughtful commentary and mapping out a harbor route that suited us perfectly. Five stars!
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