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Boating, Sailing & Fishing in Santa Barbara

You can't get this close to the ocean and not take a boat out and enjoy it.  Santa Barbara offers boating for every occasion.  Whether you want to sight see, dine, fish, or just relax Santa Barbara has it all.  Take the family out for a tour or enjoy a ride for just the two of you.  Romantic sunsets, quiet dining with gorgeous scenery, whale watching, and seascape cruises are all on the menu.  We hope the information we have displayed below helps you choose the right boating activity while visiting Santa Barbara.  If you need help with your hotel, car rental and airfare reservations, just use the links to the left and save!
Sailing
The Santa Barbara Sailing Center - The Santa Barbara Sailing Center has a large variety of sailing adventures. You can jump aboard the Double Dolphin for an hour or a day of whale watching, a sunset cruise, or a dinner cruise. You are also able to charter sailboats large and small for a day of sailing in the Santa Barbara Channel.  If you do not know know how to sail, Santa Barbara Sailing Center is one of the largest accredited American Sailing Association (ASA) schools in the Western United States.  (805)962-2826
Sunset Kidd's Charters - A Forty-one foot Morgan Ketch is ideal for whale watching, sunset, or sunrise cruises. This boat  is suitable for groups up to sixteen people.  (805) 962-8222
Channel Cat Charters - One of the world's largest sailing catamarans catering to elite corporate functions, prestigious events and special occasions.  (805) 898-1015
Boating
Truth Aquatics - If you are looking for some well deserved rest and relaxation, you deserve to come aboard and enjoy bareboat cruising in the Channel Islands. An alternative to the standard cruise atmosphere that feels like a floating resort, this type of cruising offers a more intimate relationship with the ocean and its creatures.  (805) 962-1127
Sunset Kidd's Charters - A Forty-one foot Morgan Ketch is ideal for whale watching, sunset, or sunrise cruises. This boat  is suitable for groups up to sixteen people.  (805) 962-8222
Channel Cat Charters - One of the world's largest sailing catamarans catering to elite corporate functions, prestigious events and special occasions.  (805) 898-1015
Fishing
Stardust Sportfishing - The Stardust offers one of the best half-day fishing trips in the Santa Barbara harbor. With a full galley, plenty of room for bait, and a great sun deck, The Stardust is the perfect choice for a trip with the family, or a serious saltwater adventure.  (805) 963-3564
Wavewalker Charters - Discover the enchanting Santa Barbara Channel and mystical Channel Islands with outdoor writer and friendly skipper Captain David Bacon. Bait, fishing rods, reels, tackle, and knowledge are happily provided. You bring something to eat, something to drink, and a valid fishing license.  (805) 964-2046
Hornet Sportfishing - is one of the most knowledgeable and longest operating Certified Sportfishing boat in Santa Barbara's history, they understand which ingredients are necessary to have an enjoyable time on the ocean.  Some of these ingredients are a well established and sea worthy vessel, a knowledgeable and friendly captain, an experienced and friendly crew and the necessary equipment.  (805) 966-2212
Sea Hawk LXV - Are you looking for some of the best Sport Fishing Southern California has to offer?  If so come jump onto the Sea Hawk LXV. This is one of Santa Barbara's finest open water sport fishing boats. With a full Galley and great fishing accommodations, you will have only the finest experience sport fishing has to offer.  (805) 963-3564

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