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.

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Keith
Oct 21, 2025
Go for it! - First time for us. Perfect conditions and we enjoyed it immensely. Plus Alex gave us interesting local info re wildlife and the natural habitat.
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6efrene
Oct 13, 2025
Definitely worth a try! - My girlfriend and I had an amazing time on our kayaking tour with Josh! From start to finish, everything was smooth, fun, and super well organized. Josh was the perfect guide, friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we felt comfortable on the water. He shared some really interesting facts about the area and pointed out wildlife we probably would’ve missed on our own.
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248vishakhak
Oct 4, 2025
Perfect Santa Barbara Activity!! - honestly such a great and fulfilling tour. Alex came through with the jokes, facts, and vibes. didn’t realize there was so much to learn about santa barbara, its people, and geological makeup. overall, a wonderful experience. + 10/10 great kayaking instruction
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Jadeve5842je
Sep 25, 2025
Beautiful views and friendly/knowledgable guide - This was a very beautiful experience. We were able to get pretty close to alot of birds and some sea lions. It was relaxing, fun and beginner friendly. Alex, our guide, was so friendly and knowledgeable about the nature and the SB area.
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Rafael_o
Sep 22, 2025
fun and interactive - The tour was a great time. We went around the harbor and the tour guide had a lot of fun facts to share! It was super fun and my wife and I really enjoyed it! Def recommend as a way to spend your time in Santa Barbara!
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Tanya_h
Sep 22, 2025
Easy mellow kayak around the harbor. Low stress but not a ton of info shared by our guide. - Double kayaks which worked for our group of 6. A couple of anxious ladies initially but with minimal waves and good guidance (& partnered with someone with more experience) had a very enjoyable 90 min tour
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Isabellabh1622fk
Sep 18, 2025
Great tour! - This was a great tour! Our guide, Alex, was great, super friendly and knowledgeable! We got to see sea lions and a seal. We really enjoyed this experience and would highly recommend it.
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Lianao553
Sep 5, 2025
Great Time - Jonny was great! Perfect for both experienced and new kayakers. Spectacular view of Santa Barbra, and fun to see all the local wildlife!
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Jennifer_h
Sep 3, 2025
First timers in Santa Barbara - 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.
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J4527gaannc
Sep 1, 2025
Not worth the money - Our guide really had nothing to say. We were expecting information about the area or sealife or anything. We should have just rented kayaks ourselves.
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From $55
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).