We have Something for Everyone
Try Sunday Arts & Craft Show, Biking, Diving, Fishing, Fortune Telling, Kayaking, Parasailing, In-line Skating, Running, Sailing, Skating, Soccer, Surfing, Swimming Volleyball, Walking, Whale Watching and Wind Surfing, and more. Activities Brochure
Sunday Arts & Craft Show
Meet Santa Barbara’s local artists and craft artisans every Sunday along Cabrillo Blvd. at the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show. For more information, contact 897-1982 or visit Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show
Biking
Bring your own bike or rent one! Great off-street beach-way! Wheel Fun Rentals
- (805) 966-2282
Diving
Dayboats, overnight boats & lessons.
Blue Water Hunter
- (805) 564-6677
Ocean Sports Private Charters
- (805) 736-3272
Sea Landing
- ( 805) 963-3564
Fishing
Fish from Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Breakwater or even charter a boat!
Ocean Sports Private Charters
- (805) 736-3272
Stearns Wharf Bait & Tackle
- (805) 965-1333
Santa Barbara Sea Charters
- (805) 896-0541 – Fishing Charters
Sea Landing
- (805) 963-3564
WaveWalker Charters
- (805) 964-2046 Private charters
Fortune Telling
Confer with mystics on Stearns Wharf.
Madame Rosinka
- (805) 965-2271
In-Line Skating
Great off-street beach-way! Scenic 2-mile skate.
Kayaking
One-person and two-person kayak rentals and guided excursions available in the harbor.
Captain Jack’s Tours
- (805) 564-1819
Paddle Sports of Santa Barbara
- (805) 899-4925
Santa Barbara Sailing Center
- (805) 962-2826 - Sailboats and Kayak, & Lessons
Running
Running along the beach is a popular daily activity in Santa Barbara. Join locals in "Nite Moves" every Wednesday evening throughout the summer (meets at Leadbetter Beach). Every August, the annual triathlon event is one of Santa Barbara's special sporting events.
"Nite Moves"
- (805).564-8879
Santa Barbara Triathlon
- (805) 682-1634
Sailing and Motor Yacht Charters
Sail the ocean blue…
Aboutime Charters - (805) 883-1100 - Charters
Aquarelle Marine
- Sailing Cruises & Lessons (805) 698-8927 - Cruises
Bacchus Sailing Charters - (805) 886-0099 - Charters
Captain Don's
- Harbor & Sea Lion Cruises (805) 969-5217 - Cruises & Whale Watching
Condor Express
- Whale Watching Cruises (805) 882-0088 - Cruises & Whale Watching
Double Dolphin
- (805) 962-2826 - Cruises & Whale Watching, Charters
Grand Time Charters - (805) 899-4200 - Charters
Mystico Cruises - (805) 689-8249 – Cruises
Sailing Charters of Santa Barbara - (805) 452-2923 - Charters
Santa Barbara Boat Rentals
- (805) 962-2826 - Sailboats and Kayak, & Lessons
Santa Barbara Sailing Center
- (805) 962-2826 – Charters
Santa Barbara Sea Charters
- (805) 896-0541 – Charters & Whale Watching
Santa Barbara Water Taxi
- (805) 896-6900- Boat shuttle between Main Harbor and Stearns Wharf
Sea Landing
- (805) 963-3564 - Jet Skies, Charters and Cruises
Sunset Kidd Sailing Charters
- (805) 962-8222 - Charters
WaveWalker Charters
- (805) 964-2046 - Private Charters
Skateboarding
Check out Skater's Point at Palm Park parking lot. Remember to bring your skateboard, helmet, knee pads and get ready to fly like the pros! (protective equipment required).
For more information call (805) 564-5495.
Soccer
Play soccer with cool ocean breezes along beautiful East Beach. Soccer field is located east of Stearns Wharf and Mission Creek bridge.
Surfing
Beginner break at Leadbetter Beach (surfboard rentals available).
Swimming
Los Baños Pool (historic 50-meter pool) and calm ocean. - (805) 966-6110
Tennis
8 Tennis Courts at Pershing Park shared with Santa Barbara City College.
100 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 - (805) 564-5573
Available weekends dawn to dusk. Weekdays open after 5pm, lighted until 9pm.
Volleyball
Volleyball nets at East Beach, West Beach, and Leadbetter Beach.
Walking
Bring your walking shoes - take a brisk 2-mile scenic journey and enjoy the beach, Stearns Wharf and harbor areas.
Whale Watching
Witness one of nature's most spectacular sights.
Captain Don's
- Harbor & Sea Lion Cruises (805) 969-5217 - Cruises & Whale Watching
Condor Express
- Whale Watching Cruises (805) 882-0088 - Cruises & Whale Watching
Double Dolphin
- (805) 962-2826
Sunset Kidd Sailing Cruises
- (805) 962-8222
Windsurfing
Windsurfing at Leadbetter (See Visitor Weather).
