Santa Barbara is a great place to spend your day. Here are some of our favorite ways to celebrate the 4^th of July outdoors in Santa Barbara:

– Beat the firework crowds with a Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor. Enjoy a beautiful Independence Day sunset from the water before landing just in time to catch the 9pm Santa Barbara fireworks lighting up the sky.

– Learn a new skill! Take a surf lesson at Santa Claus beach or stand up paddle lesson in the Santa Barbara harbor.

– Celebrate independence with an exhilarating bike ride from the Mountains to the Shore.

– Head out to the Channel Islands for a day trip to kayak the incredible sea caves. You’ll be back in time to catch dinner and enjoy fireworks in Ventura or Santa Barbara. You could also camp on Santa Cruz Island and catch multiple fireworks displays from the mainland.

– Kick start your evening festivities with a bike tour through Santa Barbara’s Wine Country.  Come explore the Santa Barbara wine region with a bike tour. Enjoy a picnic style lunch, wine tasting and a fun guide who will show you the way. This is one of our most popular summer tours, available most days during the Summer season. Call or check online 805-884-9283.

– Catch the 55th Annual 4th of July Parade begins at 1:00 p.m. at Micheltorena Street, proceeding down State Street to Old Town Santa Barbara, concluding at Cota Street. Over 175 agencies will parade to a patriotic theme for the community to enjoy. This event is coordinated by the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation. Contact www.pcvf.org or (805) 259-4394 for more information.

– Visit the Old Mission Santa Barbara (2201 Laguna Street) for a special 4th of July Art Show and view 80 incredible artisans for one of the largest and longest running art shows in California! Grab a bite to eat and enjoy the sights and sounds of this long running art show. Free parking and admission! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

– Hang out in Stearns Wharf and enjoy the Stearns Wharf Merchants Association Festival. Live music will start beginning at 12:00 p.m. and Santa Barbara’s fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. While waiting for the fireworks show to begin, the wharf offers many attractions including live music by Tequila Mockingbird and others along with face painting; ice cream, sherbet, candy, popcorn, fudge, and cotton candy; jewelry, hats, leather goods, art, crafts, gifts, toys, shells, mineral, and fossils; wine tasting; bait and tackle along with fishing gear rentals; palm reading; fresh fish, shellfish, steaks, prime rib, fish and chips, burgers, cocktails, exotic tropical drinks, and more! You can even enjoy a child-friendly water taxi ride and interactive Sea Centermuseum. There’s something for everyone!

We wish everyone a happy and safe 4^th of July.

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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 just relax and watch amazing marine life. Kayaking guests can enjoy a night of camping in our Scorpion Ranch group site. This is a fun way to meet new friends while enjoying an amazing outdoor experience.

Cost: $188 per person. (includes camper transportation fees) Trip includes: Authorized concessionaire boat transportation, double kayak, Channel Islands kayaking gear (paddle jackets, helmets and wetsuits as necessary), knowledgeable guides, kayaking lesson, natural history and marine ecology. Single kayaks are provided at an additional charge of $15 per kayak. Camping space 1 night in Channel Islands group site.

Camping space available the nights of 7/2, 7/3 and 7/4 only. Space in limited and subject to availability. There are no rain checks for this offer. SBACo will NOT provide any camping equipment, kitchens, tents or food. Channel Islands National Park is a remote destination, plan accordingly.

Please call our office direct to take advantage of this offer. If you Book Online please tell us what night you would like to camp in the comment section of your reservation and we will call you to confirm your camping spots. 805-884-WAVE or email us at letsgo@sbadventureco.com.

Want to learn more about Channel Islands Camping? Download our Channel Islands Camping Information Sheet (please note: Camp kitchens are NOT provided for the Forth of July Special. Tents can be provided at a charge of $10 per night. Guests will be staying in the group camping area which is about 1 mile from the boat dock.)

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