Hot summer days and long evenings are the best time to take advantage of Santa Barbara’s greatest events and activities. Enjoy some of our favorite places and tips for enjoying the coast in July. We included as much helpful information as possible, including both free events and some with fees. If we missed something, feel…
Visiting Channel Islands National Park should be on everyone’s bucket list. This island destination off the coast of California offers world-class kayaking, tranquil camping, and several hiking options for outdoor enthusiasts. If you are unsure how to plan your day on the island, here are a few great options! 1. Sea Cave & Ocean Kayaking…
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…
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…
Volunteer Marine Debris Clean Up Day Santa Barbara Adventure Company joined forces with Island Packers Cruises and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper on Wednesday January 15th to remove marine debris from Santa Cruz Island in the Channel Islands National Park and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Led by Santa Barbara Adventure kayak guides, volunteers paddled through a…
The Spanish explorer Sebastian Vizcaino sailed through the channel between Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands in December of 1602. There was a dense fog during the voyage and when the fog cleared the islands could be seen in the distance. The channel was named Santa Barbara because the ship traveled through this area on…
It is safe to say we get a lot of applications from folks who want to teach surfing in Santa Barbara. I think there is an allure attached to the title “surf instructor.” Of course it is a special sort of person who can properly teach surf techniques and get guests of all ages and…
Nothing makes us happier than receiving a glowing email from a past guest. Last week we received a really special email from Matt Brown. Matt was nice enough to share his amazing experience at Santa Cruz Island kayaking in a cave with his group. We thought his story was so great, we wanted to share it with everyone.…
NBC’s 1ST LOOK hosted by Bachelorette darling Ali Fedotowsky recently venture to the Channel Islands with us to have a sea cave kayaking adventure. NBC’S 1ST LOOK is an Emmy-winning, lifestyle show that takes you to the top destinations for thrilling adventures. If you are looking for the perfect date, Ali Fedotowsky has an awesome idea…