Blog entries by the SBACo Team.
Sure, Santa Barbara is beautiful. Between the mountains and ocean, the award-winning wines and sublime downtown, it’s easy to understand why it’s such an alluring place for tourists, students and corporate retreats alike. Its rich human history complements this setting. Whether from the nearby Channel Islands or Los Padres National Forest, people have made their…
Business team building can have a lot of traditional looks: there can be outings to discuss goals and what is keeping “the group” from achieving them. You can have icebreakers at meetings to get to know more about coworkers. You can have book clubs to study latest leadership and group think philosophies and ideas. Or,…
Paddling in a kayak is unique in its own right, but the experience is even better when it’s done in a place as beautiful as the Channel Islands National Park. This California park offers sea caves, islands, incredible wildlife viewing and the possibility of camping. Together, these features allow for an unforgettable kayaking experience. The National…
We are honored to announce that Santa Barbara Adventure Company has earned the title of “Finalist” for two categories in the Santa Barbara Independent’s 2015 Best of Santa Barbara Readers’ Poll: Best Santa Barbara Tour Company and Best Wine Tour Company. The yearly poll recognizes the most popular and respected businesses in town based on…
There is a special group of guides that spend their summers cast away off the California coast on Santa Cruz Island in Channel Islands National Park. These special people will guide hundreds of guests a season through “Marge Simpson” and into Cavern Point – showing visitors the wonders of the sea caves, pointing out the…
During the summer we offer a lot of trips, but our two most popular trips to Channel Islands National Park are Sea Cave Kayaking at Scorpion Ranch and the Painted Cave Kayak excursion. Both trips explore areas of Santa Cruz Island. Both depart early in the morning and are full day excursions. Both trips offer…
Rosie, Quicksilver, Great White, and Coastbuster (a.k.a. Vanna White). These are the names of our beloved and trusty adventure vans, who will undoubtedly run thousands of outstanding trips throughout their lifetime. It’s a tough job to excel at, and it’s not just any van that fits the mold. But every once in a while, a…
As a small business that constantly utilizes and enjoys Refugio State Beach and its surrounding areas as a destination for ecotourism and outdoor education, Santa Barbara Adventure Company is deeply saddened and conflicted by the oil spill on May 19, 2015. The spill has already resulted in devastating effects on the beautiful and beloved marine…
On February 26, 2015, Santa Barbara Adventure Company organized a volunteer trip to Santa Cruz Island and collected over 1,300 pounds of trash to raise awareness about the growing problem of trash accumulating in our oceans. Key organizers of the event were Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, Santa Barbara Adventure Company, and Island Packers. Additional participants included, Environmental…
The privilege of being immersed in a nearly pristine environment is part of what makes kayaking at the Channel Islands an incredible experience. The crystal-clear water and richness of wildlife at the islands cannot be seen elsewhere. That’s why it’s important for human visitors to do their part to reduce their impact and help keep…