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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H9145ssmichaelz
Jun 16, 2026
Great experience. - That was fun and not too difficult. Thank you.
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Joshuach3076vf
Jun 10, 2026
Super fun experience - Tour guide was knowledgeable and very personable. Great deal for the money. Coming back again soon.
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Karen_z
Jun 5, 2026
Kayaking with Wildlife - We went on the 11 am tour, and the weather was still a little cool and overcast, which is what we prefer. If you want a lot of sun for your tour, try later in the afternoon. The tour itself was great. Ryan was our guide and he obviously has a passion, not only for water sports and kayaking, but also local history and wildlife education. We really enjoyed the whole tour!
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Amber
Jun 2, 2026
Great start to the day! - We had a lovely time on the water with our guide Audrey. We stayed in the harbor and she pointed out the wild life (seals, sea lions, cormorant birds, and fish) She was very knowledgeable. We would definitely do it again
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Z4915lldorothyh
May 4, 2026
A great time on the water - We had a great kayak trip with Ryan, he showed us the harbor, the local wildlife and pointed out local attractions from the water.
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Emmymendoza85
May 4, 2026
Perfect couple activity - Audrey was amazing! Took the time to share fun facts about the area and was very friendly.
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Irinacc7914kj
Apr 20, 2026
Amazing - We had an amazing experience kayaking with Audrey as our tour guide. She is very knowledgeable of the area and she guided us to see the amazing spots with seals and sea lions. She gave us the information about the area and directed us to areas we would not even know to explore on our own. She is amazing tour guide and we would recommend this tour to our friends!
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Maureen_m
Apr 16, 2026
Ryan with Cal Coast Adventures is the BEST kayak guide Ever! - Ryan was an excellent tour guide! He was full of interesting SB facts, really friendly and helpful in explaining how to maneuver the kayak. We highly recommend Ryan with Cal Coast Adventures. Definitely will be back again!
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Travelfoodlover
Apr 3, 2026
Recommend these guys - Audrey - our tour guide was awesome. We had an opportunity to go to open water and enjoy our time with kids
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Barbara_j
Apr 4, 2026
Beautiful day to kayak in... - Beautiful day to kayak in Santa Barbara. It was fun to see the boats in the harbor and go through narrow passageways. The sea lions and seals we so cite to watch.
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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).