The Adventure Blog

Read about our adventures as we explore California's coast and Channel Islands National Park!

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How to dress for a kayaking tour

A day out on the ocean can quickly became uncomfortable if you have not prepared by wearing the proper clothing. There are several factors to take into consideration before you start planning your outfit for the day. 1) Know the weather forecast. Check the forecast and know what type of day to plan for. While…

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Who has the best job in Santa Barbara?

Well, if going on incredible trips to Santa Ynez and Channel Islands National Park is a great job, then Brina Carey might just have the best job in town. She has been guiding kayak, bike and surf trips in California for over 6 years. She recently became Santa Barbara Adventure Company’s full time Field Coordinator working with schools and groups to…

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Introducing Santa Barbara Last Minute Deals

Everyone loves a great travel deal – and we love rewarding our loyal fans with great deals on activities and tours. Today we are introducing Santa Barbara Last Minute Deals! Upcoming trips and tours at up to 25% off our standard rates. Now, this doesn’t happen every week, but when it does we want to let you know.…

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Adventure Chronicles from “CEO” Mike

Welcome to the Santa Barbara Adventure Company’s new Blog!  My name is Michael, I started SBACo 13 years ago. I am known around my office as “the guy who is always leaving”. Leaving because SB Adventure Co has gotten to a point where lots of trips and planning are happening all at once.  I gotta…

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Introducing the Adventure Company Blog

Welcome to the Santa Barbara Adventure Company’s official blog. We are so excited to share our adventures, advice and stories with you. Our hope is to build a useful resource for tourists, travelers and locals about this wonderful area of California and the activities Santa Barbara provides. We plan to share our” trip reports” here as…

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Time to Book Your Channel Islands Kayak Trip!

Summer is here and it is the perfect time to visit California’s Channel Islands National Park and do some sea cave kayaking! Come explore some of the biggest sea caves in the world. Join us for an incredible adventure to this world-class destination. Space is limited on these amazing kayak trips and summer dates are filling…

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Tasty Cupcake & Wine Tour featured On NBC LA

If you are looking for a get-away this summer NBC LA’s “Worth The Drive”  thinks you should visit Santa Ynez on our Tasty Cupcake and Wine Tour. Our guests love this delicious wine tasting tour. “Worth The Drive” is NBC LA’s  look at nearby activities for Los Angeles residences looking to get out of town. Book Online…

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Peter Greenberg, CBS Travel Editor, Visits with Santa Barbara Adventure Co.

Recently America’s top travel journalist, Peter Greenberg, visited Santa Barbara and sat down with our very own Michael Cohen to discuss Santa Barbara’s best attractions. The topics included the Channel Islands National Park, Santa Barbara’s best surf spots, rock climbing and the areas wine country tours. You can catch Peter Greenberg on The Early Show and CBS global radio.…

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TV show “Giuliana & Bill” features Biking Tour

Santa Barbara Adventure Company was happy to help Giuliana and Bill relax and unwind on their 2010 season finale. The couple explored the Santa Barbara wine region on the Santa Barbara Adventure Company’s highly rated Wine Tour by Bike. The couple enjoyed time in Solvang, visited the Ostrich Farm and had pancakes at the local breakfast hot spot. But the…

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Channel Islands Painted Cave Kayak Tour

Due to transportation logistics, increased costs and guest interest we will not be scheduling regular tours to Painted Cave at this time. All other tours at Channel Islands National Park are available including Sea Cave Kayaking at Scorpion Anchorage on Santa Cruz Island.