Santa Barbara Paddleboard Lesson: All-Inclusive Experience
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24 Ratings
Santa Barbara
Experience an all-inclusive paddleboard lesson in beautiful Santa Barbara. Learn to paddle, improve your balance, and explore the water with an expert guide. All skill levels welcome!
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cal Coast Adventures at West Beach - You’ll meet your instructor at our beach stand on West Beach. From there he or she will get you suited with life jackets and provide you with a paddling technique and safety tutorial.

Before you know it you’ll be off on the calm waters of the Santa Barbara channel and harbor. You’ll quickly be on your feet and learning to Stand Up Paddle with ease. Once you have the hang of things your instructor will take you into the harbor to explore and enjoy the fun diversity of vessells found in the harbor.

After exploring the harbor your instructor will offer more opportunities to improve your skills around Sandspit and over to the buoys where there are always harbor seals ready to say hello. Before paddling back to the beach you’ll wrap around the pier and if you’re up for it ride underneath the pier to complete your adventurous paddle!

Please note: You must know how to swim in order to paddle with us. There is a high probability that you won’t have to swim during your lesson but as a safety precaution, we ask that everyone paddling with us knows how to swim.

Please note that gratuities are not included in the cost of the lesson.

What's Included
  • Use of quality equipment including paddleboard, paddle, and wetsuit
  • Guidance from an expert instructor
  • Comprehensive 1.5-hour lesson
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink
  • Towels
Additional Information

Discover the art of stand-up paddleboarding in scenic Santa Barbara - all gear supplied! Our skilled instructor will show you the paddling techniques, provide balance advice and join you in the water. We welcome paddlers of all competencies - soon, you’ll be upright on your board effortlessly! Outdoor excursions in this South Californian location are fantastic throughout the year.

Location
45 W Cabrillo Blvd
West Cabrillo Boulevard
You will be meeting your guide/instructor at our Stand on West Beach which is located on the beach directly across from the Harbor View Inn Hotel.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Christien458
Oct 25, 2023
Excellent ride!! Great instructor!! - My instructor was very friendly and knowledgeable. I have some experience paddling so he structured my lesson to fit my ability and gave me the added tools I need to help round out being a better paddler and having a better experience in less forgiving conditions!
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Dougly
Aug 7, 2023
Great paddle boarding experience - We had a wonderful morning learning to paddleboard on the calm waters with Aiden. He gave us a thorough introduction and took us on a nice tour of the harbor pointing out seals, birds and historical highlights. Aiden was patient and thoughtful. We had a great time!
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Y9501nejoem
Jul 23, 2023
SUP Lesson Through The Harbor - I had been wanting to try SUP for a few years and signed up for a lesson. The lesson was 90 minutes. I had the pleasure of having Rachel as my instructor. Before launching we practiced how to stand up on the board and how to steer the board. We then went into the water and practiced some paddling before paddling into the harbor. It was a 9AM lesson so the water was calm and not many people or boats out yet which was nice. We paddled through the harbor where the boats are parked. Very nice tour and calm.
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T8678iielsam
Jul 5, 2023
Awesome Experience - We did a paddle board lesson with a younger boy instructor (can’t remember his name) but, he was amazing! He was Extremely patient with both myself and my daughter. We were so scared that we would not be able to stand and fall in the water that he took it upon himself to jump and fall in the water to show us nothing would happen(worst case scenario that happened) after that! I was Brave and stood up line a champ. He was amazing with showing us the proper way to use the paddles as well as how to stand up properly. In addition, he gave us a boat tour as we paddle board. It was so amazing, quiet, and peaceful! We learned a few things about the area as well as boats at the harbor. Also, the ladies that checked me in were so friendly and welcomed us with a big smile. I loved this place! I will Use it again.
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971theresed
Apr 26, 2023
SUP lesson 10/10 - Had a great SUP lesson with my mom. I think their names were Tyler and Amelia and they were super fun and helpful. We enjoyed the morning and created an awesome memory :)
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Daliyaf2022
Jun 27, 2022
SUP Lesson - Me and my friend had so much fun at the paddleboarding lesson! I had no experience and never did it before, but O'Ryan/Orion did a great job teaching us and we were able to pick it up. We learned paddleboarding skills and got to look for sea creatures in the shallow part of the ocean. I had such a fun time.
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X4852ioshelleyw
Aug 21, 2021
Molly and Kristen- great SUP instructors! - My family had a SUP lesson with Molly and Kristen. They were both great teachers and very encouraging. Highly recommended!
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Magicalearth
Aug 21, 2021
Excellent SUP experience. - Went Stand up Paddleboarding with them (our first time), and we were really happy. Molly was our trainer during the lesson. She was patient, and took time to make sure we were comfortable at each stage of the lesson. Highly recommended!
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Miquenyc
Aug 8, 2021
Fun & friendly, highly recommended for beginners - Great instruction, super friendly instructors Orion & Kim who provided an enjoyable, safe and fun 1.5 hours for our group of 9 women. Paddle boarded in the channels and luckily not windy so quite smooth. May want to bring your own rash guard if you have it, we wore wetsuits but may be hot got some.
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H7190cijenniferw
Jul 24, 2021
Kristin was great. - Kristin was great. My husband and I went on a 2 hour lesson/tour. It was our first time, and she shared some great tips and tricks. She also have some good background stories about Santa Barbara and the harbor.
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