Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour Near Santa Barbara (3.5 Hours)
Kayak one of the few remaining sections of undeveloped, scenic coastline in California, home to more than 1,500 plant and animal species. This popular, 3-hour kayaking trip features regular wildlife encounters, beautiful coastal views and some time to swim (optional).
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Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour Near Santa Barbara (3.5 Hours)
What's included in Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour Near Santa Barbara (3.5 Hours)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Your guide will outfit the members of your group and offer a thorough kayaking lesson on shore. Once we are on the water, we will tour a total of 3 miles, stopping in pristine kelp beds to learn about Marine Ecology and the Santa Barbara Channel, and hopefully kayaking with dolphins and sea lions.
Inclusions
- Kayaking gear (wetsuit, paddle jacket, PFD, and helmet)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Knowledgeable guide and discussion of natural history/marine ecology
- Transportation to meeting point
- Personal expenses
- Gratuity for your guide(s) - While optional it is very much appreciated and to be given at your discretion in return for their leadership, expertise, and professionalism.You can tip the guide in cash or via credit card at the end of your tour as you feel appropriate.
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If your contact number is international, please include your email address in the comment section.
- Minimum numbers apply. Our kayak tours require a minimum of 2 participants to run. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- If you are a single traveler, please feel free to call our office to confirm availability
- Children under 5 are not permitted. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult in a double kayak.
- What you will need:
- Sun Screen (SPF 30 or higher).
- A full water bottle. One liter or larger - please help us reduce our environmental footprint by bringing a re-usable bottle
- A hat with a brim.
- A beach towel
- Beach shoes or flips.
- Sunglasses with a neck strap such as "Chums" or “Croakies”
- Swim suit or swim trunks
- Sweatshirt or sweater and a dry change of clothes
- Waterproof camera (optional)
- Lycra rashguard. (optional)
- Neoprene booties. (optional)
- To ensure proper equipment, please provide your heights & weights. Thank you.
- Double kayaks are automatically provided. Singles are available for odd number parties. Guests over 230lbs will be provided a single kayak.
- Guests under 18 years of age MUST have a parent or legal guardian sign their release forms. If you need this paperwork sent to you ahead of time, please contact our office.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Take exit #110 for Winchester Canyon Rd toward Hollister Ave. Continue onto Calle Real for .3mi. Turn left on Cathedral Oaks Rd over the freeway. Turn right onto Hollister Ave. In .6 miles turn left into a parking lot for the beach where your guide will meet you & walk you down to the beach.
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Ticket Redemption
Meeting Point: Haskell's Beach, Goleta, CA 93117, USA Meeting Instructions: Take exit #110 for Winchester Canyon Rd toward Hollister Ave. Continue onto Calle Real for .3mi. Turn left on Cathedral Oaks Rd over the freeway. Turn right onto Hollister Ave. In .6 miles turn left into a parking lot for the beach where your guide will meet you and walk you down to the beach. What you will need: • Sun Screen (SPF 30 or higher) • A full water bottle. One liter or larger - please help us reduce our environmental footprint by bringing a reusable bottle • A hat with a brim • A beach towel • Beach shoes or flips • Sunglasses with a neck strap such as "Chums" or “Croakies” • Swimsuit or swim trunks • Sweatshirt or sweater and a dry change of clothes • Waterproof camera (optional) • Lycra rashguard (optional) • Neoprene booties (optional) Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund Cancellation Policy: SBACo reserves the right to cancel, reschedule or adjust the trip due to dangerous weather conditions. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund Terms & Conditions: It is your responsibility to check your booking confirmation carefully as soon as you receive it and contact us immediately if any information on the confirmation appears to be incorrect or incomplete as it may not be possible to make changes later. Please review your confirmation information carefully.
