KAYAK LOVERS
The water worth the paddle.
The 11 santa barbara kayaking tours travellers paddle most, gathered in one place. Where each route takes you, how long you are on the water, who runs the trip, and what a seat in the boat costs.
Private Santa Barbara kayak tour with an experienced guide. Paddle calm harbor water, see seals and dolphins, and choose your route length.
Most Popular“Our guide Andrei was super nice and friendly. It was our first time to Santa Barbara and a little excursion was exactly what we needed. The tour was fun and informative.”
Paddle Santa Barbara Harbor for wildlife, sea birds, and seals near Stearns Wharf in a beginner-friendly 2-hour kayak tour for $59.
“Amazing adventure. Out of shape and a bit overweight. 😂. Had a great time with Paco out on the water. Give us great stories about Santa Barbara. Loved seeing sea lions and seals. I’ll never forget how to tell them apart.”
Paddle Santa Barbara Harbor at golden hour on a guided sunset kayak tour with wildlife spotting, gear, and a marine ecology plus astronomy talk.
“Asa, the guide was amazing and had a wealth of knowledge. My family and I had a wonderful time…thank you Asa’”
Kayak Santa Barbara Harbor for wildlife spotting and coastal views. Gear and instruction included for an easy 2-hour paddle.
Rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard on Santa Barbara’s waterfront for about an hour. Gear, safety vests, and brief instruction included.
“Very fun. Associate that helped us with the set up and take down was professional. Full service indeed.”
Paddle the Gaviota Coast from Refugio near Santa Barbara on a small eight-person tour with wetsuits, marine-life spotting, and optional swims.
“Riley was a great guide. Knowledgeable about the history of the area which made the experience even more memorable.”
Paddle Santa Barbara Harbor on a Sea Lion Kayak Tour. See birds, sea lions, and more with a local guide for about 2 hours.
“Great experience! Megan was a great guide and explained a lot. We saw lots of deals and birds and gorgeous boats. We would recommend!”
Paddle a kayak or SUP from the sand near Santa Barbara Pier. Easy launch, helpful staff, and seal-covered buoys close by.
“Nice and quite place to kayak, Elias is the guide guy and he is very helpful. Thank you viator, it was helpful booking thru you.”
Learn stand-up paddleboarding in Santa Barbara with wetsuit and gear included. Small-group coaching, calm harbor paddling, and marine life sightings.
“We had a fantastic lesson with Ryan and Christine. They were very knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we were comfortable at all times. By the end of the lesson, we were very confident novice paddle-boarders. Highly recommend this team!”
Kayak Santa Barbara Harbor at sunset for 2 hours. Easy lesson, all gear, great views of Stearns Wharf and the Santa Ynez Mountains.
Kayak Santa Barbara Harbor for wildlife and marine-life lessons in 2 hours. Gear and easy instruction included for $55.
“Fantastic guide and lovely tour. Very informational, beautiful backdrop kayaking Santa Barbara. Very nice tour and guides are very knowledgeable. Saw many California sea lions, a huge starfish and some nice birds. Great photography opportunities and wonderful experience overall!”
Every paddle worth taking, place by place.
