Santa Barbara Trip Overview
PADDLING SANTA BARBARA’S ‘AMERICAN RIVIERA’
Sandwiched between rugged coastal mountains and south-facing beaches, Santa Barbara is often called the American Riviera. The dramatic geography and warm Mediterranean climate are best appreciated on the ocean, by kayak. This guided kayak tour of the Santa Barbara Harbor and waterfront area is a wonderful experience for the whole family. Our knowledgeable guides will take you on a journey through history, and offer you a front row seat to view wildlife of the region. From sea lions and sea stars to pelicans, egrets, and herons, our coastline has an abundance of beautiful creatures to admire. If you’re lucky you could paddle with a family of dolphins or wave to grey whales passing by on their yearly migration pattern. This is the perfect activity if you are visiting Santa Barbara and looking for unique things to do with your friends or family.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Santa Barbara, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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PADDLING SANTA BARBARA’S ‘AMERICAN RIVIERA’
Sandwiched between rugged coastal mountains and south-facing beaches, Santa Barbara is often called the American Riviera. The dramatic geography and warm Mediterranean climate are best appreciated on the ocean, by kayak. This guided kayak tour of the Santa Barbara Harbor and waterfront area is a wonderful experience for the whole family. Our knowledgeable guides will take you on a journey through history, and offer you a front row seat to view wildlife of the region. From sea lions and sea stars to pelicans, egrets, and herons, our coastline has an abundance of beautiful creatures to admire. If you’re lucky you could paddle with a family of dolphins or wave to grey whales passing by on their yearly migration pattern. This is the perfect activity if you are visiting Santa Barbara and looking for unique things to do with your friends or family.
We launch off the Fishing Pier in the main Santa Barbara Harbor Village, follow the breakwater and learn a some history of the SB Harbor. Once we arrive at Sandspit (world renown surf break), we make friends with a variety of sea birds. From here, we head out to the navigation buoy’s and meet our pinniped friends (Seals & Sea Lions) while taking in breathtaking views of the ‘American Rivera’. Depending on the groups strength, we will either head out to the kelp forest or along Stearn’s Wharf. This tour is 2 hours in total and depending on the groups strength, =/- 2miles paddling.
