The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Santa Barbara, California (CA)

Voted #1 Wine Tasting Tour in the Santa Barbara News Press "Readers Choice Award" seven years in a row. We also offer Historical/Architectural tours, Beer Tasting Tours, Kayak Tours, Horseback Riding and much more.

Single Day Bike Tours of the Santa Barbara Wine Country. Includes transport to/from Santa Barbara and wine country, bike rental and helmets, guided tour, rustic gourmet picnic lunch, tasting at two wineries, and souvenir water bottle.

Private Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria are our specialty. We feel the best way to maximize your time is to have a surf instructor solely devoted to you, your family or friends. This insures you will be getting the most hands on practice during your time in the water. Typically our Instructors can coach up to 5 students at a time. If you want to surf privately with a larger group we will add instructors as needed. Our proven method for teaching surf lessons is one that has come together through the combined knowledge of our veteran surfers throughout Santa Barbara and the feedback we get from our students. We have carefully studied the most important steps to becoming a successful surfer, and how to make the most of your time. Which is why we’re confident Santa Barbara Surfing School will have you surfing in no time. Included: Surf Boards, Wetsuits, Leashes and Instructor. Group size discounts applied at checkout.

The Santa Barbara Adventure Company is the premier adventure travel outfitter on the central coast. We offer Santa Barbara kayaking & Channel Islands kayaking, surf lessons, wine country tours by van or bike, mountain biking, rock climbing and team building programs. Our knowledgeable and friendly guides offer exceptional service and share with you a side of the Santa Barbara area few visitors ever get to experience.

Celebrating 17 years, Cloud Climbers’ Back-Country Wine Tour is the original and best wine tasting experience in Santa Barbara & the Santa Ynez Valley. Driver-guided, custom tours in open-air 7-passenger Jeeps. Amazing scenery, back-roads, wine tasting at 4 unique wineries and a picnic lunch included. Door-to-door service. Sunset, Mountain, Horseback-riding combination tours also available. Departs daily.

The Paddle Sports Center is Santa Barbara's premier Kayak | SUP | Surf rental, membership, instruction, and tour center. Explore the Santa Barbara waterfront & view sea birds, sea lions, seals, dolphins, and even whales! We provide instruction and comfortable/quality gear. Our rental rates are the best in town and our local guides are extremely knowledgable about the area. We have been serving the local community for over 25 years, and we guarantee that you will have an enjoyable experience.

Santa Barbara's Best Tours and Rentals! Fun and Friendly Guides paired with high-quality equipment! We do Bike Tours! - Electric - City - Hybrids - Cruisers - Road - and Mountain Biking! We also have Santa Barbara's largest high-end carbon road bike fleet and full-suspension Mountain Bike fleet! and don't forget about OCEAN ADVENTURES! We do Private Surf Lessons - Stand Up Paddle Lessons - and our popular Kayak Tours. All of our tours are great for all ages and abilities! Gather the crew and prepare for a true California Adventure with the best tour guides our city has to offer!

Santa Barbara Bikes-To-Go is Santa Barbara's premiere bike rental company! We do everything from Cruisers, Hybrids, Electric Bikes, Road Bikes, and Mountain Bikes. We proudly hold Santa Barbara's largest high-end carbon road bike fleet and full-suspension mountain bikes. Looking to ride the newest models from Specialized, Trek, Cannondale, and Orbea? Come swing by our bike shop in downtown Santa Barbara. For those looking to enjoy the coastal bike path and simply cruise our cruisers are only $10/hour or $35 for 24 hours! All of our all day rentals are 24 hours to maximize your fun and riding time. Our bike rentals come with just about anything you could need: Locks - Helmets - Maps - Water Bottles - all Included! Interested in a tour? check out Cal Coast Adventures! other questions? call us or visit the shop, we look forward to meeting you.