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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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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Peoplesandnations
Mar 29, 2026
Morning kayak fun in the SB Harbor - We very much enjoyed our kayak tour. It was early morning and foggy which felt eerie and adventurous. Blaze was a great guide as he was helpful in getting our gear together and interesting and funny during our tour. We highly recommend the kayak tour as a fun morning or afternoon in Santa Barbara.
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658debk
Feb 10, 2026
Perfect tour for first time sea kayaking - We had Josh for our private kayak tour of the Santa Barbara harbor. He is fabulous! Knowledgable about the history of the harbor and the environment . We had a great view of sea lions and saw seals and pelicans. It was our first time sea kayaking and Josh was a wonderful instructor. The water was perfect and it was not too hot. Highly recommend .
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Joshp858
Jan 29, 2026
Fun tour, approachable for kayakers with limited experience. - Really enjoyed our Kayak Tour of the Santa Barbara Harbor and just beyond the breakwall. Sean was a great tour guide, very informative! Only watch out was my 12 yr old son and I developed blisters on our hands from gripping too hard with the paddles. The conditions were perfect so the issue was all of our own making. I'd definitely recommend a tour of the harbor by kayak, it's a great way to get out and see the boats, some sea lions, and the city and mountains from the water!
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871tianas
Jan 17, 2026
10/10 would recommend! - My boyfriend and I had the best experience. It was a very reasonable price. Our tour guide was very excellent very kind and informative. The water and environment was very peaceful. We seen pelicans, sea lions, and seals. The highlight of the kayaking trip was passing through the waves when boats passed by. It was scary at first because of how much the kayak was rocking but it was fun after you got over that fear.
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V9855iekimt
Nov 12, 2025
Great Adventure - Don't miss this kayak adventure. Our guide was Danny. He was personable, informative, and fun! We had a blast and highly recommend!!
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Stay681895
Nov 8, 2025
Best kayaking tour in Santa Barbara - We had the best time on our Wildlife Kayak tour in Santa Barbara! Josh Kamen, our tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable and taught us so much in his friendly, laid back manner. We were first time kayakers and he was so kind to be patient with us and go at a comfortable speed while also maximizing the most picturesque sights in Santa Barbara. This adventure was the highlight in of our trip and I highly recommend it for anyone that wants to enjoy the beautiful SB coastline!
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Judyen5337ji
Nov 4, 2025
Kayaking - Great trip and great guide (Alex). Alex is knowledgeable and professional, and there's Lots of great scenery and fun kayaking!
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Yvettej980
Oct 30, 2025
Private tour was great! - Great experience as usual! Our guide Alex was great and very knowledgeable. Thank you so much! Definitely will be back.
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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).