Santa Barbara Island Kayak Tour
(805) 884-WAVE
7 days a weeks/ hours are 10 am-2 pm
85$/person
A relaxing day of paddling along the Santa Barbara waterfront. See the American Riviera from a unique perspective. We can’t promise you’ll be as lucky, but some of our guests have paddled with whales on this trip–even with its proximity to the city. We “put-in” at the Santa Barbara harbor, after a comprehensive kayak lesson. Our journey takes us through the harbor, along secluded beaches, past sea lions and kelp forests and around the historic pier. Guides will offer insight in to the history of the region as well as local marine ecology. The group will stop on a secluded beach for lunch, before completing a large loop, ending back at the harbor. People love this paddle because of the relaxed pace and incredible marine life as well as taking in the views of town from the water.
Starting point and time: Santa Barbara Harbor, 10am-2pm.
Level of difficulty: Easy to Moderate.
Cost: $85 per person, 2 person minimum.
Paddling time and distance: 3-4 miles.
Includes: Natural history and marine ecology, all necessary paddling gear, and enjoyable lunch.
Santa Barbara bike and winery tour
Meeting Spot: East Beach Parking Lot
(805) 884-WAVE
7 days a weeks/10am-5:00pm
$155/person
Fees include: Air-conditioned van service, all bikes and cycling equipment, all wine tasting fees (private tastings available for groups of 10+), enjoyable lunch, cold beverages, knowledgeable guide, discussion on wine making as well as natural and human history f. This tour takes us into the heart of the Santa Ynez wine country, home to several very popular California vintners. We depart by van in the morning and head to the Foxen Canyon Trail, which is perfect for touring by mountain bike. This old stagecoach road has few hills while rolling through scenic vineyards and ranch lands. The close proximity of several notable vintners all within short pedaling distance makes this day’s ride very enjoyable.
Paragliding in Santa Barbara
(805) 884-WAVE
7 days a weeks/ 6 hour lessons/paragliding
One day lesson for $200/person.
Fees include: All necessary equipment, knowledgeable instructors and necessary shuttle. The One Day Paragliding Lesson includes all equipment, instruction, and rides back to launch (no hiking). We start the day with an introduction to the equipment. This is a sport where you get to have fun right away instead of being bogged down by classroom and theory. We practice inflating and controlling the wing on the ground. We learn the launch sequence, and steering skills before introducing the element of flight. Students enjoy working on ground handling and controlling the glider. After we have good ground handling skills, your instructor will go over the basic flight plan as we watch other pilots demonstrate what a solo flight looks like. All solo flights are radio-supervised and entirely self paced. Before launching, instructor and student recap the flight plan and landing procedure. Then you’re off on your first flight!
Rock climbing in Santa Barbara
Starting point and time: Santa Barbara, 9:00am-3:00pm
(805) 884-WAVE
$145/person
Fees include: harness, helmets and climbing shoes, knowledgeable guide, lunch and natural and human history.
They offer discounts for groups and corporate outings.
A thorough introduction to rock craft with the emphasis on safety and fun. The trip begins with “ground school” focusing on equipment, knots, anchors and belaying. Your guide will offer hands-on teaching of climbing techniques, communication signals and terminology.The sites we use offer top-rope protected rock climbs up to 80 feet, with a variety of levels available. The day will be spent covering the absolute essentials for safely climbing steep rock and is a valuable course for those wishing to continue the sport. Classes are taught on low-angle, moderate rock suitable for novices.
Surfing Lessons in Santa Barbara
Starting point and time: Santa Barbara, 10am-2:30pm.
Meeting spot: Santa Claus Lane. This is 7 miles south of Santa Barbara near the town of Summerland. (805) 884-WAVE
Cost: $110 Special – $99 per person
Fees include: 3.2 wetsuits (short and full), soft-top surfboards, lunch and beverages, knowledgeable guides, comprehensive instruction. Some personal equipment required.
The Santa Barbara coastline offers several fun locations for introductory surfing lessons. Santa Barbara Adventure Company’s surfing trips are a great foundation to this exciting sport, focusing on the fundamentals reading water, paddling, etiquette, catching waves and riding. Our knowledgeable instructors have over 25 years’ combined experience and will use their skills to point out the finer points of catching waves during our beach lesson and while in the water. We choose surf sites based on the current swell and tide conditions, finding the best breaks for successful learning. The trip will include 2 sessions with a break for lunch on the beach.
Sportfishing in Santa Barbara
Located At:
SEA Landing
301 W. Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-963-3564
SEA Landing
301 W. Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-963-3564
Mon –thurs half day trips (9am-3pm) Fri-Sun 3/4day trips (7am-4pm) d. Trip Prices: ½ day (adult-$50, children under 12/seniors- $41) 3/4day (adults-$72, children under 12/seniors- $60) Twighlight prices (adult -$40, children under 12/seniors-$30) The Stardust also offers an active duty military discount rate which is the same as the senior rate and is applicable weekdays only.
Open party fishing on the Stardust is awesome! Experience excellent customer service from a great crew and captain. Learn new techniques Enjoy the spacious galley Take pleasure in enjoying the sundeck.
Skydive Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara Skydive is the only skydiving facility in the Los Angeles area to offer the tandem jump at 18,000 ft. with panoramic ocean views. That is the highest jump in the world!
Price:
-10,500 ft. with 40 seconds free fall=$199
-13,000 ft. with 60 seconds free fall=$218
-18,000 ft. with 90 seconds free fall=$319
Specials/Discounts:
-Students, military personnel, and seniors (65 years and older) can receive a discount of $20 off their jumps. They must provide verifying, appropriate identification to receive the discount.
- Group discounts are as follows: $10 off per person for 3-5 people, $15 off per person for 6-9 people, or $20 off per person for 10 or more people.
- The individual organizer of a group of 10 or more people receives a discount of $50. The individual organizer of a group of 15 or more people receives a discount of $100. The individual organizer of a group of 20 or more people receives a discount of $150.
Address
Skydive Santa Barbara
1801 N H St Suite G
Lompoc, CA 93436
Phone Number: 1.877.652.5867
Side Note: We require a $50 non-refundable deposit per person to make a reservation; walk-ins are accepted only if we have space available. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express cards and Cash, sorry no checks. Deposits may be paid by check as long as we receive it two weeks prior to your appointment date. We are open 7 days a week, weekends being the busiest.
Visiting/Camping Channel Islands
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Website #2
The Channel Islands are located off the central and southern coast of beautiful California and serve as a national park as well as a place to camp. There are visitor centers located in Santa Barbara and Ventura but day trips and over night trips to the islands is offered as well. There is a lot of information available on how to get to the islands on the websites provided. Reservations are required in advance, and you must call and speak with an attendant for more information on the rules and regulations of the islands.
Price: If you are planning to stay over night, a $15 dollar fee will be required in advance, per night. The pricing of the ferry to get to the island depends on what time of year and which island you are traveling to. See islandpackers.com for rates and information on the ferry schedule.
Address
Island Packers
1691 Spinnaker Dr.
Ventura, CA 93001
Phone Number: (805) 642.1393
Hearst Castle
Website
Visit the amazing and historically famous Hearst Castle in San Simeon, a nice drive outside of Santa Barbara. The Hearst Castle is a California State Park and is definitely a beauty to see. The estate has 165 rooms, 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and gardens.
Price:
Adult: Ranges from $24-$30 depending on the specific tour you decide on
Youth: (Ages 6-17) $12-$15
**There are 5 different tours available, all tours see different parts of
the castle.
Address
750 Hearst Castle Road
San Simeon, CA 93452
Phone Number: (800) 444-4445
Tour Reservations (Strongly Recommended)
Horseback Riding at Circle Bar B Guest Ranch and Stables
Website
Enjoy a peaceful getaway horseback riding into the sunset with a loved one or on a private ride on Refugio Beach.
Price:
Rates & Rides
1½ Hour Ride: $45 per person / 9:30am - 11:30am - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
½ Day Ride: $75 per person / 4 hours: 9:00am – 1:00pm
1½ Hours Sunrise & Sunset Ride: $65 per person
Private Rides – Just you and a guide:
Private 1½ Hour Ride $65
Private 2½ Hour Ride $95
Private ½ Day Ride $135
Address
1800 Refugio Road
Goleta, CA 93117
Phone Number: (805) 968.3901
E-mail: circlebarb.info@gmail.com
Wine Tasting in Santa Ynez at Bridlewood Estate Winery
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Just 30 miles north of Santa Barbara on the eastern edge of the Santa Ynez Valley, our 105-acre estate is home to world-class wines, hillside vineyards and breathtaking views of the magnificent Santa Ynez Mountains. This is Central Coast Wine Country at its best.
Address
3555 Roblar Avenue
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Hours: Open Daily 10am-5pm
Phone Number: (800) 467.4100
E-mail: info@bridlewoodwinery.com
Chumash Casino
website
Address
3400 East Highway 246
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Phone: (800) 248-6274
Cold Spring Tavern
website
Address
5995 Stagecoach Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105-9776
Phone: (805) 967-0066
Great food, drinks, and live music and entertainment every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Miniature horses at Quicksilver Ranch
website
Address:
1555 Alamo Pintado Road
Solvang, California 93463
Phone: (805) 686-4002
Open 10am-3pm daily Tours for 20 or more people available for $3.00 per person
OstrichLand USA
website
Address:
610 E Highway 246
Solvang, CA 93463
Phone: (805) 686-9696
Open 10am-dark daily Admission: $4 adult (over 12) and $1 child Watch and feed over 50 ostriches and emus and visit the gift shop, which carries a large variety of ostrich and emu products.
Butterfly Beach in Montecito
Directions: From UCSB, take the 101 South to Olive Mill Road in Montecito. At the stop sign, turn right and follow it a quarter of a mile along the coast. Butterfly Beach is on your left. Park on either side of the street along the beach or drive up Butterfly Rd and park One of the most beautiful beaches in California and celebrities are often spotted at Butterfly Beach
Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park
Directions
Address:
12 Painted Cave Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: (805) 968-1711
Santa Barbara Hot Springs
Directions: The trail is reached from Hot Springs Road in Montecito. From Santa Barbara, take the Hot Springs exit (you’ll need to be in the fast lane) and follow it about 0.75 miles until you reach the Highway 192 intersection. Turn left on Highway 192 and follow this for one mile to Cold Spring Road. Turn right and continue up past Westmont College to Mountain Drive. Turn right and go a half mile east to the trailhead. Park near the point where the creek crosses the road.
Website
Santa Barbara Skydive is the only skydiving facility in the Los Angeles area to offer the tandem jump at 18,000 ft. with panoramic ocean views. That is the highest jump in the world!
Price:
-10,500 ft. with 40 seconds free fall=$199
-13,000 ft. with 60 seconds free fall=$218
-18,000 ft. with 90 seconds free fall=$319
Specials/Discounts:
-Students, military personnel, and seniors (65 years and older) can receive a discount of $20 off their jumps. They must provide verifying, appropriate identification to receive the discount.
- Group discounts are as follows: $10 off per person for 3-5 people, $15 off per person for 6-9 people, or $20 off per person for 10 or more people.
- The individual organizer of a group of 10 or more people receives a discount of $50. The individual organizer of a group of 15 or more people receives a discount of $100. The individual organizer of a group of 20 or more people receives a discount of $150.
Address
Skydive Santa Barbara
1801 N H St Suite G
Lompoc, CA 93436
Phone Number: 1.877.652.5867
Side Note: We require a $50 non-refundable deposit per person to make a reservation; walk-ins are accepted only if we have space available. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express cards and Cash, sorry no checks. Deposits may be paid by check as long as we receive it two weeks prior to your appointment date. We are open 7 days a week, weekends being the busiest.
Visiting/Camping Channel Islands
Website #1
Website #2
The Channel Islands are located off the central and southern coast of beautiful California and serve as a national park as well as a place to camp. There are visitor centers located in Santa Barbara and Ventura but day trips and over night trips to the islands is offered as well. There is a lot of information available on how to get to the islands on the websites provided. Reservations are required in advance, and you must call and speak with an attendant for more information on the rules and regulations of the islands.
Price: If you are planning to stay over night, a $15 dollar fee will be required in advance, per night. The pricing of the ferry to get to the island depends on what time of year and which island you are traveling to. See islandpackers.com for rates and information on the ferry schedule.
Island Packers
1691 Spinnaker Dr.
Ventura, CA 93001
Phone Number: (805) 642.1393
Hearst Castle
Website
Visit the amazing and historically famous Hearst Castle in San Simeon, a nice drive outside of Santa Barbara. The Hearst Castle is a California State Park and is definitely a beauty to see. The estate has 165 rooms, 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and gardens.
Price:
Adult: Ranges from $24-$30 depending on the specific tour you decide on
Youth: (Ages 6-17) $12-$15
**There are 5 different tours available, all tours see different parts of
the castle.
Address
750 Hearst Castle Road
San Simeon, CA 93452
Phone Number: (800) 444-4445
Tour Reservations (Strongly Recommended)
Horseback Riding at Circle Bar B Guest Ranch and Stables
Website
Enjoy a peaceful getaway horseback riding into the sunset with a loved one or on a private ride on Refugio Beach.
Price:
Rates & Rides
1½ Hour Ride: $45 per person / 9:30am - 11:30am - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
½ Day Ride: $75 per person / 4 hours: 9:00am – 1:00pm
1½ Hours Sunrise & Sunset Ride: $65 per person
Private Rides – Just you and a guide:
Private 1½ Hour Ride $65
Private 2½ Hour Ride $95
Private ½ Day Ride $135
Address
1800 Refugio Road
Goleta, CA 93117
Phone Number: (805) 968.3901
E-mail: circlebarb.info@gmail.com
Wine Tasting in Santa Ynez at Bridlewood Estate Winery
Website
Just 30 miles north of Santa Barbara on the eastern edge of the Santa Ynez Valley, our 105-acre estate is home to world-class wines, hillside vineyards and breathtaking views of the magnificent Santa Ynez Mountains. This is Central Coast Wine Country at its best.
Address
3555 Roblar Avenue
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Hours: Open Daily 10am-5pm
Phone Number: (800) 467.4100
E-mail: info@bridlewoodwinery.com
website
Address
3400 East Highway 246
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Phone: (800) 248-6274
Cold Spring Tavern
website
Address
5995 Stagecoach Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105-9776
Phone: (805) 967-0066
Great food, drinks, and live music and entertainment every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Miniature horses at Quicksilver Ranch
website
Address:
1555 Alamo Pintado Road
Solvang, California 93463
Phone: (805) 686-4002
Open 10am-3pm daily Tours for 20 or more people available for $3.00 per person
website
Address:
610 E Highway 246
Solvang, CA 93463
Phone: (805) 686-9696
Open 10am-dark daily Admission: $4 adult (over 12) and $1 child Watch and feed over 50 ostriches and emus and visit the gift shop, which carries a large variety of ostrich and emu products.
Butterfly Beach in Montecito
Directions: From UCSB, take the 101 South to Olive Mill Road in Montecito. At the stop sign, turn right and follow it a quarter of a mile along the coast. Butterfly Beach is on your left. Park on either side of the street along the beach or drive up Butterfly Rd and park One of the most beautiful beaches in California and celebrities are often spotted at Butterfly Beach
Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park
Directions
Address:
12 Painted Cave Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: (805) 968-1711
Santa Barbara Hot Springs
Directions: The trail is reached from Hot Springs Road in Montecito. From Santa Barbara, take the Hot Springs exit (you’ll need to be in the fast lane) and follow it about 0.75 miles until you reach the Highway 192 intersection. Turn left on Highway 192 and follow this for one mile to Cold Spring Road. Turn right and continue up past Westmont College to Mountain Drive. Turn right and go a half mile east to the trailhead. Park near the point where the creek crosses the road.
