Blog entries by the SBACo Team.
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…
Over the years we have had a lot of solid work vans come and go. They start out all shiny and new, taking guests out on posh Wine Country Tours and end their life cycle as rusting old surf vans full of salty, wet gear – no longer suitable for guests to actually ride in.…
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…
Santa Barbara has some of the most beautiful beaches on the California coast. We recommend enjoying them fully whether kayaking the coastline, surfing the waves, or just building a sand castle with the kids. Here are some tips on local beaches and a map to help find them. Parking fees: Almost all of these beaches…
There have been a lot of great guides at the Adventure Company over the years, but there are a few legends – guides that can pull off a great trip despite all odds. Guests will call, email or write reviews about these amazing creatures – giving testimony to their incredible skills. Quotes like, “Amy might…
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…
A day out on the ocean can quickly became uncomfortable if you have not prepared by wearing the proper clothing. There are several factors to take into consideration before you start planning your outfit for the day. 1) Know the weather forecast. Check the forecast and know what type of day to plan for. While…
Welcome to the Santa Barbara Adventure Company’s new Blog! My name is Michael, I started SBACo 13 years ago. I am known around my office as “the guy who is always leaving”. Leaving because SB Adventure Co has gotten to a point where lots of trips and planning are happening all at once. I gotta…
Welcome to the Santa Barbara Adventure Company’s official blog. We are so excited to share our adventures, advice and stories with you. Our hope is to build a useful resource for tourists, travelers and locals about this wonderful area of California and the activities Santa Barbara provides. We plan to share our” trip reports” here as…
Santa Barbara Adventure Company was happy to help Giuliana and Bill relax and unwind on their 2010 season finale. The couple explored the Santa Barbara wine region on the Santa Barbara Adventure Company’s highly rated Wine Tour by Bike. The couple enjoyed time in Solvang, visited the Ostrich Farm and had pancakes at the local breakfast hot spot. But the…