Water Activities in Santa Barbara, CA

Search the Santa Barbara Channel for seasonal whales, dolphins, and ocean wildlife

Take in Santa Barbara’s evening coastline from the water

Sail into sunset views of the Pacific and Santa Ynez Mountains

Dive Channel Islands kelp forests with meals, air fills and onboard comforts

Roomy lake cruising for family outings and sightseeing

Sail past Santa Barbara's palm-lined coast aboard a 41-foot yacht

Set sail past Santa Barbara and Montecito on a classic yacht

See Santa Barbara’s coastline from the decks of the Azure Seas

Spacious lake cruising for relaxed sightseeing and time together

Sail Santa Barbara’s coast aboard a 41-foot yacht with panoramic shoreline views

Sail Santa Barbara’s harbor and waterfront with coastal views and onboard narration

See Santa Barbara’s coastline and maritime stories from the Pacific

A stable, open boat for fishing and exploring Cachuma Lake

Charter the Lil’ Toot for a 60-minute private cruise from Santa Barbara Harbor

Private coastal sailing with seasonal whale and wildlife viewing

Celebrate or unwind aboard your own crewed sailing yacht

A private sailing memorial for a meaningful ash scattering at sea

Private 60-minute Duffy boat charter in Santa Barbara Harbor—bring your own food and drinks

Cruise the Santa Barbara coast and watch for gray whales aboard Azure Seas

Smooth lake boating for fishing and small-group exploring

Sail Santa Barbara’s coast in search of gray whales from a quiet yacht

Gather on a private yacht with decks, lounge space, and Santa Barbara coastal views

A stable, maneuverable motorboat for fishing and lake exploration