September is upon us! The days are warm and the sun is shining. People are at the beaches, kayaking the shoreline and surfing the breaks. Here are some of the fun things to do this month. Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts FestivalWHEN: September 13th & 14thTIME: Sat (10am-5pm) | Sun (10am-4pm)This one-of-a-kind Southern…
Summertime is well underway in California! With sunny days and warm nights, there’s no shortage of fun things to do around here. Check out some of our favorite places and tips for enjoying the best Santa Barbara has to offer in July. Fourth of July CelebrationWHEN: July 4thWHERE: West BeachThe City of Santa Barbara’s traditional Fourth of…
Whether you love to spend your days at the beach, backcountry hiking, wine tasting, or visiting museums, there is so much fun to be had in Santa Barbara during the month of June! Zoo BrewWHEN: 6/7TIME: 5-8PMWHERE: Santa Barbara ZooEnjoy tastings from 30+ breweries and vendors while strolling the Zoo’s hilltop and enjoying an ocean…
Spring has sprung in Santa Barbara and we are loving it! Northern migrating gray whales and many species of birds are an amazing sight to see; wildflowers and lush green hillsides create picturesque landscapes all around; all this combined with warmer water and longer days make March the perfect time for outdoor adventures. Here are…
With early wildflowers starting to bloom, and mild temperatures, February is the perfect time of year for outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and kayaking. Strap on your adventure shoes, because there are a lot of fun things to do nearby this month: Santa Barbara International Film FestivalWHEN: 2/4 to 2/15WHERE: The Arlington Theater, Lobero Theater, Riviera Theater,…
Fall is here and the weather is not changing very much — because this is Santa Barbara! It is still as sunny and beautiful as ever. Guests are out enjoying kayaking and surfing well into the fall and even throughout the winter. There are many fun things to do around town during the month of…
Santa Barbara is a magical place; we have over 300 days of sunshine, experience a Mediterranean climate, and are lucky enough to be only a short boat ride away from the beautiful Channel Islands. Here at Santa Barbara Adventure Company, we often get asked when the best time of year is to visit the Channel…
Every summer we send out cameras and video recorders on trips and every season our guides do their best to capture the beauty of Santa Barbara and the surrounding areas. This summer our channel islands guides have brought home some incredible images from their days on Santa Cruz Island. When they are not guiding kayak tours and…
After 20 years of searching, a team of divers has found the George E Billings sunken in the Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary. The George E Billings was a five-masted lumber schooner/fishing barge with a gross tonnage of 1,260 tons. It was 224 feet long, 42 feet wide and had a draft of 18 feet. It…
Santa Barbara Sunset Kayak Around the Harbor Overview An evening of paddling and watching the night sky. This twilight trip is a great way to end a full day. We meet before sunset for a comprehensive kayaking lesson. Then we head out to sea in single or double kayaks where we watch the colors change…