Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Santa Barbara Bikes To-Go
CYCLING
Delivers top-quality road and hybrid mountain bikes to your hotel. Rentals (per day $45 to
$105) include helmets and emergency-kit saddle bags. Discounts for multiday, weekly and
monthly rentals; reservations essential. Over-18s only.
Kayaking
Paddle the calm waters of Santa Barbara's harbor or the coves of the Gaviota coast, or
hitch a ride to the Channel Islands for awesome sea caves.
Paddle Sports Center
KAYAKING
kayak rental per hr $25/40, per day $50/65; usually 8am-6pm)
Long-established Channel Islands outfitter also guides harbor and coastal kayaking tours
($75 to $95) for beginner to advanced paddlers. Kayak rentals are available year-round at
the harbor and Goleta Beach, and from late May through early September on West Beach.
Book ahead online or by phone.
Santa Barbara Adventure Company
KAYAKING
877-885-9283, 805-884-9283;
www.sbadventureco.com
;
32 E Haley St; kayak
tours $49-209; )
Leads all kinds of guided kayaking trips, from family-friendly harbor excursions and sun-
set floats to Gaviota coastal paddles and day and overnight trips to the Channel Islands.
Some trips require a two- or four-person minimum.
Santa Barbara Sailing Center
KAYAKING
rental per hr $10/15, 2hr kayak tour $50; )
Just about the cheapest kayak rental and guided tours around, with paddling instruction
available by prior arrangement. Call for seasonal hours.
Boating & Whale-Watching
