OUTDOOR EXCURSIONS
Explore all Santa Barbara has to offer with these memorable opportunities for the whole family to enjoy.
SEA ADVENTURES
Santa Barbara Adventure Company
Kayaking, Snorkling, Surfing, oh my! The SB Adventure Co has every opportunity you could wish for, and more. Have fun with the whole family swimming around the Santa Barbara coastline or exploring the waters around the channel islands! It’s even common to see whales and dolphin pods on your trip. They also offer outdoor education programs and team bonding events.
Santa Barbara Parasail
Known as the top parasailing operator in California, SB Parasail guarantees excellent service for your safe and memorable parasailing experience, up to 1,000 feet in the air!
Paddle Sports Center
Open seven days a week, Paddle Sports Center is your go-to for all things water sports. Whether you’re reading to learn how to surf or just want to float on a stand-up paddleboard, they’re ready to help with rentals, lessons, and even summer camps. They also offer memberships to ensure the best value.
Santa Barbara Sailing Center
Santa Barbara Sailing Center offers every kind of boating excursion you could imagine. From boat charters and rentals, to sunset and whale watching cruises, to sailing instruction classes, to private events, to kids’ camps, the sailing center has opportunities for everyone to get on the water and create their own unique boating experience.
Dive Santa Barbara
Dive Santa Barbara prides itself in its position as the lead diving company in Santa Barbara for the last 35 years. With a large inventory of all diving essentials and friendly guides, Dive SB offers a variety of opportunities from a fun day of diving to a professional SCUBA certification. All of their services can be catered to your diving skill level.
Channel Islands Adventure Company
As the official tour guide of the Channel Islands, the Channel Islands Adventure Company offers different tour styles in every way possible, from kayaking to snorkeling, choose the way in which you want to experience the islands.
LAND ADVENTURES
Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours
Experience downtown Santa Barbara first hand on either a private or public food tour! Sip and sample local drinks and bites from some SB favorites as you walk with a guide from stop to stop. They also offer a taco-exclusive tour, and an architecture and history tour as well.
805 Wine Tours
Discover the hidden gems of the Santa Ynez Valley while sipping some of the best wine, in the best wine country. Spend a day tasting rare styles on family-owned vineyards along the Pacific coast. 805 Wine Tours also offers hotel transportation and airport shuttle services.
Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours
Choose from a variety of fun experiences like the wine and bike tour, the wine shuttle, and a fan favorite, the cupcake wine tour, where you’ll taste local wines with perfectly paired wine-infused cupcakes. They also offer private tours and have options for large groups.
I Bike Santa Barbara Wine Tours
“Bike the Sites,” Winery Edition! Begin your day with morning pickup from any Santa Barbara location and enjoy your van ride into Wine Country. Bike between vineyards where you’ll taste a variety of high-class wines and olive oils, and receive a complementary farmer’s market lunch. Bikes and helmets are supplied.
Cal Coast Adventures
Cal Coast Adventures has a variety of tour options for those who want to experience more of Santa Barbara. With opportunities like electric bike beach tours, “bike & beverage” beer and wine tours, and scenic photoshoot tours, they have experiences for all kinds of interests and vacations.
Santa Barbara Bikes to Go
From beach cruisers to mountain bikes, SB Bikes to Go has you covered for your best possible biking tour of the city! The tour is fit for all ages, even those who aren’t huge bikers; they have electric options as well! Cruise the downtown streets while you take in all the wonderful city has to offer.
Los Padres Outfitters
Locally owned, Los Padres Outfitters is a tour group that offers beach and trail horseback rides to all who are interested. To complete your Santa Barbara experience, explore the local vegetation atop a well-trained, well-groomed, friendly equine.
Santa Barbara Trolley Company
Explore the American Riviera from the comfort of a leather trolley bench. With countless photo ops and a guided tour to all the sites, your trolley experience can’t disappoint. Learn all about our wonderful city from a happy and friendly tour guide. They offer private and public tours, as well as event services.
Channel Islands Expeditions
If you have any interest in exploring the Channel Islands, be sure to check out Channel Islands Expeditions for adventures of all sizes. From a hiking day of sea caves and trails, to an overnight hiking experience with diving, they offer trips for people of all ability levels.
