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Channel Islands Views

4th of July Island Kayak & Camping Special

Book a day of Sea Cave Kayaking July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th and enjoy camping in Channel Islands National Park on us! Come explore the sea caves with us, but don’t go home. Stay the night and enjoy a 2nd day of island life! Go on a self-guided hike, do some tide pooling or…

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Michael Chiacos

Michael Chiacos: Santa Barbara’s Nature Boy

What happens when you raise your kid in a mountain cabin in the backwoods of Santa Barbara? Well, he turns out awesome. That is how Michael Chiacos describes his youth – running through the creeks, exploring nature and having a really good time. His father, Lee Chiacos, is a well know local bohemian, part of…

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Kayaking Santa Barbara

Kayaking with Kids in Santa Barbara

Our family recently took a week long Spring Break vacation to Santa Barbara. I had recently become the Southern Destination Guroo for a family-travel website called Trekaroo. I was determined to find a great adventure for our family that I could share with readers who might be looking for fun this summer. When I found…

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Santa Barbara Local Rachel

Rachel S. Thurston: Entertaining and Lovable

When I think of our most entertaining and loved guides over the last 12+ years at SBACo, Rachel S. Thurston has to be at the top of the list. If you have ever had the good fortune to go on trip led by Rachel, you know just how entertaining and lovable she is. Not only…

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Santa Barbara Stand Up Paddle

Stand Up Paddle Session with Erin Feinblatt

As you may have heard, Santa Barbara Adventure Company will be offering Stand Up Paddle lessons in the very near future. Our new SUP gear came in last week and we couldn’t resist taking it out on a test paddle. We invited SBACo guide and nature photographer Erin Feinblatt to join us. Erin is our…

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Jesse Aizenstat: Adventure Seeker

Over the years, I have had some real adventure seekers come through my doors. One example is Jesse Aizenstat. Jesse started working with me as an assistant guide just out of high school. He was a local kid who was recommended by friends – a good surfer and hard worker.  As a young and new…

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Santa Barbara Travel Logistics Lady

Santa Barbara’s Logistics Lady

Who is planning your next trip? If you book a tour with Santa Barbara Adventure Company, chances are Mallory Langston Cooper will be putting together the logistics for your day. Our wonderful Office Manager, Mallory, spends her days ensuring the details are all in order for many of the Adventure Company tours. Not only does to…

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