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Santa Barbara Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Rental

Recommended by 100% of travellers
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Santa Barbara, USA
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

As the only water sports rental company on Santa Barbara's West Beach, we pride ourselves on the easiest kayak and paddle board experience you'll find. Safe and high-quality gear is paramount to our business, so we constantly update our kayak and paddle board inventory. The best part? Our helpful and friendly staff is ready to assist to ensure you have a smooth, fun, and memorable ocean adventure.
  • Easy, sand to shore access
  • Friendly, helpful staff ensures a successful adventure
  • High-quality, up-to-date gear
  • Fun for the whole family

What's Included

  • Kayak, SUP, Paddle, Life Vest or PFD

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 45 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

      Our Kayaks and Paddleboards are at the heart of Santa Barbara. We're just to the right of the Pier/Stearn's Warf on the sand of West Beach. You'll see our gear next to some blue flags and a blue tent.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours

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    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Most travellers can participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 29 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    First timers for paddle boarding and kayaking

    Valerie_L, Aug 2026
    This activity was so much fun! The person in charge gave a brief explanation to my kids (16yr and 12yr) on how to paddle board and then they were off! The area where they paddle board and kayak, the water is very calm.

    Response from Host, Aug 2026

    Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad your kids had a fun paddleboard rental and that our team could help get them comfortable before heading out. We hope to see you all again!

    The Fun Vacation

    Byron_D, July 2020
    Nice and quite place to kayak, Elias is the guide guy and he is very helpful. Thank you viator, it was helpful booking thru you.

    From USD 30.00

    per group (up to 2)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 6 days in advance.

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