Santa Barbara Sea Lion Kayak Tour: Explore American Riviera

Experience the beauty of Santa Barbara’s ‘American Riviera’ on a guided kayak tour. Paddle alongside sea lions, dolphins, and whales while enjoying the warm Mediterranean climate.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Paddle Sports Center - We are located next to the Fish Market and On the Alley in the SB Harbor complex. You can park nearby in the pay lots or walk from the waterfront hotels.
What's Included
  • Professional local guide
  • Skip the long lines guarantee
What's Not Included
  • Parking: Parking in the harbor lot costs $2/hr
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

SCENIC KAYAK TRAVERSE OF SANTA BARBARA’S ‘AMERICAN RIVIERA’
Enclosed by rugged mountainous landscapes and beautiful southward-facing beaches, Santa Barbara is often given the label of the American Riviera. The region’s impressive geography and enticing Mediterranean weather are best explored on the water, particularly by kayak. This professionally guided…

Location
Paddle Sports Center
Harbor Way
Cancellation Policy

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

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Kamil_m
Jun 14, 2024
Kayak Tour worth every penny - The Sea Lion Kayak Tour was an unforgettable experience! Our two guides were incredibly knowledgeable and made the tour both fun and educational. They shared fascinating facts about the sea lions and the local ecosystem, enhancing our appreciation of the area. The atmosphere was fantastic, with a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Paddling close to the sea lions and observing their natural behavior was truly magical. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore Santa Barbara's marine life up close!
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Alyssa_f
Mar 28, 2024
Great experience! - Great experience! Megan was a great guide and explained a lot. We saw lots of deals and birds and gorgeous boats. We would recommend!
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Amy_b
Mar 19, 2024
Beautiful way to see SB! - Fun time on the water with our 15 & 12 year old boys! Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable.
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H3917gjkarls
Oct 13, 2023
Great trip with an awesome guide. - Megan was an amazing guide. Super fun kayaking trip for beginners like us to get to see the harbor and sea lions from a cool perspective.
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Pamela_b
Jul 30, 2023
Fun, informative, great for wildlife enthusiasts! - Sienna was a great guide. She was very knowledgeable of the local marine and bird life as well as interesting facts about Santa Barbara and the harbor. It was a fun tour. The wind was pretty strong, but she did a great job getting us safely to the green buoy to see the adorable sea lions.
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Elenor_c
Oct 20, 2022
Awesome way to see the sea lions!! - What a great way to see the sea lions, explore the harbor and get a little exercise!! The guys at the shop as well as Jeff, our most excellent guide, were amazing! Nice, friendly, easy to work with. They got us put in the kayaks and paddling in a very effortless way. Jeff was great! He took as many pics as requested, gave good commentary about out surroundings and was just a nice guy!!! So much fun!!!Thank you
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Marilyn_b
Oct 3, 2022
Kayaking the Coast - Best way to see Santa Barbara and learn some interesting facts while also seeing the sea lions up close. Excellent staff. Awesome Guides.
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Marisa_a
Sep 19, 2022
Great kayak tour in Santa... - Great kayak tour in Santa Barbara. We were able to get close to the sea lions and learn about the history of Santa Barbara. The highlight was our tour guide diving down to get a live sand dollar.
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Ilise_g
Aug 21, 2022
Exhilarating kayaking experience! - Booking my kayaking experience was super simple. As a solo, I was happy to find that this company allowed single kayakers. Ceanna was my tour guide and she was amazing. She’s very personable, very knowledgeable, encouraging to those of us who were beginners. Being on the water was peaceful. Kayaking was tons of fun!
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Brianrg8167xz
Aug 6, 2022
Great for Family - We had a wonderful time exploring the harbor of Santa Barbara. Savannah was great, pointing out the highlights of the harbor and diving for silver dollars with our kids. Would highly recommend for a family who wants to get out on the water.
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