Sunset Kayak Tour
What your day looks like
Join us for a relaxing sunset ocean kayak tour. This is a great way to end your day. We’ll enjoy 2-hours together on the water exploring the Santa Barbara harbor & shoreline as the sun sets, creating a gorgeous backdrop of the city and the Santa Ynez Mountain range. This tour is fun and affordable for the whole family! Plus, it’s great for all sea kayaking skill levels including beginners to advanced.
The experience, in brief
- Enjoy spectacular views as you watch the sunset from the water
- Experience a great introductory lesson to kayaking
- Paddle through the harbor and out past the historic wharf
- Look for dolphins, seals, birds, and more!
The journey, in full
Start by getting outfitted with paddle jackets, personal flotation devices (PFDs), a paddle, and a kayak. Your guide will provide a paddling demonstration and safety talk, then ensure you are comfortable in your kayak. Set out on the water from the boat launch and paddle through the harbor, passing boats, the historic wharf, under the pier, and along the beach. Along the way, look for wildlife like harbor seals, sea lions, brown pelicans, sea stars, cormorants, and dolphins. Expect to paddle approximately one to two miles (1.5–3 km) before returning to the boat launch where your tour began.
Your day, step by step
Santa Barbara
Kayaking.
What to know before booking
Included
Comprehensive instruction Knowledgeable guide leading discussions of natural history and marine ecology All necessary kayaking gear
Not Included
Guide gratuity is not included in the per person cost.
What to Bring
Bring water and a snack, and wear comfortable clothes made of synthetic materials. You can expect to get wet from the waist down on the kayaks.
Restrictions
The minimum age for kayaking 5 years old. Children 12 and under must ride in a double kayak with an adult.
Meeting & Pickup
Santa Barbara Harbor at the Sea Landing boat launch area (not the building, the boat launch area).
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Please provide each kayaker's height and weight.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
What travelers are saying
Easy to contact and wonderful customer service. We missed our actual Sunset timed tour at 4:45 due to travel incident along the way but they were kind enough to rebook us the next day for a morning kayak tour. Our tour guide, Brett, was very kind, informative and definitely exudes a true passion for the ocean and kayaking.