Parasail High Above the Santa Barbara Coast

Recommended by 91% of travelers

Santa Barbara, USA

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Go on a unique parasailing adventure through Santa Barbara on the coast of California. See the city from above guided by an expert captain while enjoying the aerial views over the wharfs, beaches, and Californian waves. Enjoy this activity with your family and friends to share the memories of a lifetime.

Go parasailing safely with an expert captain
Fly above the best sites of Santa Barbara, including the historic Stearns Wharf
Make your Californian vacation unforgettable with this unique adventure
Enjoy and unforgettable experience in the sky

What's Included

Parasailing

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

237 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Departure Location: 237 Stearns Wharf, 93101. Limited parking available on Wharf. Additional paid parking available at 1 Garden Street. Check In Time: 15 minutes prior to departure. The boat does not wait for late arrivals and we do not offer refunds for missed trips.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
We cannot board passengers that use a wheelchair, cane or walker or that need any assistance with walking. This includes braces, splints or casts or anyone recovering from an injury
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Featured review

Terrica_M

It was the most amazing experience!!the captain and assistant were great. Everyone was so friendly and kind! Will definitely be going back !

Reviews

4.6

based on 35 reviews

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Thoroughly enjoyable experience!

Kallianpur_A, Jan 2025

Thoroughly enjoyed this exhilarating experience- flying high over the Santa Barbara and enjoying breathtaking views. Took my whole family for the ride and I would consider doing it again the next time we’re in town. Highly recommend activity in Santa Barbara.

Awesome

Wayne_B, Nov 2024

It was really safe. Me and my girlfriend had really fun. Got some good pictures and made a great memory. The guys on the boat are extremely professional and know what they’re doing.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you so much for taking time to share your experience, Wayne! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time out on the water. We hope we can welcome you back for another great adventure!

Wonderful and safe trip

Jessica_B, Aug 2024

My husband and I wanted to try parasailing while we were in Santa Barbara. I have a fear of heights and was nervous but the boat ride and the parasailing experiece were so pleasant and I always felt safe. You just softly lift and land right off the back of the boat. The captain and assistant were wonderful and it was much nicer than I could have imagined. we had some fog cover, but it just added to the experience

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience, Jessica! We're thrilled to hear that you felt safe and enjoyed the parasailing despite your fear of heights. Hope you and your husband can join us again soon!

Anniversary

Cassaundra_R, Jul 2024

This was our 10 year wedding anniversary and this was such a fun experience. I do wish the time up in the air was a little longer but we definitely enjoyed every minute. The crew was awesome and made it a fun experience. Take cash with you on the boat so you can tip the crew. Happy I had some with me but wish I would have known prior to be prepared. 😁👍

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you so much for taking time to share about your experience! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time parasailing. We hope you can join us again soon!

Awesome Birthday Experience

Adriana_M, Sep 2023

My sister and I decided to do this fun adventure as our birthday present to ourselves. And it was incredible! The Parachute takeoff and the view were amazing! We loved it! We’ll definitely do it again, but we recommend a hotter weather for those of you who doesn’t like cold, because it does feel cold up there, probably choose July or August. Also, we recommend that you carry a Neck Strap for your phone, so you’ll be able to take pictures and video without worrying that your phone might fall. Sometimes they don’t do photo and video, which was our occasion. And last thing, we thought we were going to get wet, but we didn’t, you takeoff inside the boat which was great! You can even come/dress casual if you want. Other than that, everything was awesome! Our instructors were friendly and efficient. 👍🏻👍🏻

Amazing experience

cassie_g, Aug 2023

Booked for a bachelorette party, we had a blast. And the hosts were amazing and hilarious! Highly recommend!!!

It was very enjoyable,...

carolina_p, Aug 2023

It was very enjoyable, and nice me and my family were very happy with this. The page viator helped me help activities for my family and I was very thankful.

Must do SB Experience

Garrett_S, Apr 2023

Birds Eye View of all of Santa Barbara!! It was so calm and relaxing up there. I would definitely recommend doing this and you MUST buy the picture package!! It is more than worth it! The captain and crew were perfect! 5 stars

It was the most amazing...

Terrica_M, Apr 2023

It was the most amazing experience!!the captain and assistant were great. Everyone was so friendly and kind! Will definitely be going back !

Definitely a not to be missed Santa Barbara experience!

Gerald_F, Dec 2022

I was terrified to book and take it, but the take-off and landing were so smooth, the flight was terrific, and I wasn't scared one second. Great job and the best thing we did in Santa Barbara. Highly recommend it.

It was an amazing...

Mersadies_S, Dec 2022

It was an amazing experience and they were very accommodating to us being late due to the location changing without notice. Would be 5/5 stars if it weren’t for that.

Highly recommend doing!

Janet_L, Oct 2022

This was a really nice activity to do. Just being on the water was nice & parasailing was peaceful & beautiful!

Do not book

Katharina_H, Sep 2022

Awful! Do NOT use this provider to book this experience nor the experience itself. Super rude and awful customer service.

Couple vacation

Cameron_A, May 2022

Amazing experience, we had the best time so beautiful. One of the top things I'll remember about our trip❤

Getting to play with the...

Michele_V, May 2022

Getting to play with the Go Pro, lol Justin and Dave took great care and provided a great experience.

Awesome Experience

Daniel_F, May 2022

Amazing experience, great views, and definitely recommend it a little chilly up there but well worth it!

FUN FUN FUN

Brent_H, Apr 2022

Seeing beautiful Santa Barbara from above. We had the perfect day to take the tour. The guides were very professional and encouraging

Parasailing with fear of heights! Loved it!

Peter_A, Apr 2022

This experience was absolutely life changing for me! I know, most people just think it's parasailing, however I have a crazy fear of heights and was nervous about this, but my girlfriend really wanted to do it as we looked for activities, and I said no then surprised her with the experience when we arrived. She absolutely loved it, and I was terrified! I was scared going onto the boat, getting strapped in, however the staff were very cool, helpful in easing that fear, explaining safety, tips, joking with us as we got ready to launch and calmed the nerves a bit. When you are in the air, you float and enjoy the views, the nice breeze, and just being away from everything for some time. If you have a fear of heights, I would still recommend doing it and enjoying the experience because it is awesome once you are up there, just don't look down. We definitely enjoyed our experience and the staff were all around just awesome people who helped make it even better!