Sail Santa Barbara
An afternoon sailing the Santa Barbara Channel, with the awesome scenic beauty of the Channel Islands and the Santa Ynez Mountains, is an adventure not to be missed. Charter a boat from the Santa Barbara Harbor, find a slip, learn to sail or check the current weather conditions from our Guide to Sailing Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara Fishing
The picturesque Santa Barbara Channel Islands offer spectacular fishing year round. There are numerous half-day and full day charters available from Sea Landing. Favorite catch includes white seabass, yellowtail, Calico bass, and rockfish. TotalSantaBarbara.com shows you where to get your gear or book you charter.

Whale Watching
Every year the Pacific Gray Whale migrates 6,000-10,000 miles to secluded lagoons in Mexico to breed and bear their young then journey back to their feeding grounds in the Bering Sea. Observe these magnificent animals as they pass through the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel.

Kayaking
Santa Barbara Kayaks
Come down for a paddle and relax on one of Santa Barbara's premiere beaches. Located on the sand at Leadbetter Beach, next to Shoreline Cafe, Santa Barbara Kayaks offer rentals of one and two person kayaks, lessons, and guided coastal tours. No experience necessary!
 

Paddle Sports of Santa Barbara
Paddle Sports of Santa Barbara provides sales and rentals of kayaks fromtwo locations 100 State St. (one block up from the pier) and from the Harbor at 117B Harbor Way. In addition Paddle Sports offers kayaking trips and tours to the Channel Islands and along the Santa Barbara Coast from Gaviota to Carpinteria. And of course for those who want to learn more about kayaking we offer a wide range of courses from entry level to advanced.

Adventours Outdoor Excursions has teamed up with Aquasports to bring the Channel Islands to you. All of our professionally guided kayaking trips are designed for every ability level, from novice to expert and include a fun, introductory kayaking lesson.

Santa Barbara Adventure Company offers a wide range of fun outings including kayaking trips, wine country tours, Channel Islands trips, hiking, rock climbing, multi-sport and more.

Santa Barbara Watersports
One Block from Stearns Wharf, they have all of your diving, surfing or kayaking equipment. Rentals and instruction are also available.

Boat Charters
Ocean Sports Private Charters
Captain Ron and the vessel, "Miss Devin", have a cruising range out of Santa Barbara Harbor, to Point Conception to the northwest and Point Mugu to the southeast. Go on a diving trip, frolick in the kelp forests, or take an overnight dive trip.

Truth Aquatics
301 W. Cabrillo Blvd.
Santa Barbara, CA
For a few days of rest and relaxation, think live aboard bareboat cruising in the Channel Islands. An alternative to the floating hotel-like atmosphere of cruise ships, this type of cruising offers a more intimate communion with the ocean and its creatures.

Sunset Kidd's Charters
Breakwater
Santa Barbara CA 93101
(805) 962-8222
Forty-one foot Morgan Ketch that is ideal for whale watching, sunset, or twilight cruises. It is suitable for parties up to sixteen people.

Channel Cat Charters
(805) 898-1015
One of the world's largest sailing catamarans catering to elite corporate functions, prestigious events and special occasions.

Anacapa Dive Center
22 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara CA 93103
(805) 963-8917
Santa Barbara's largest scuba facility, has equipment, sales and service

Para-Sailing
Blue Edge Para-Sailing
Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 966-5206
Para-sail 500 feet above the boat while enjoying the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline and marine life. No experience is necessary; our professional crew will guide you through your para-sail flight.

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