Sail the ocean in Santa Barbara

Private or public cruise with a captain!

Public cruise starting at $45; Private charter starting at $904 full day
More than 500 Miles from you
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Description

Santa Barbara Sailing Center offers a variety of many options to spend an amazing time on the water. The first option we recommend is public 2-hour sunset tour. You will see amazing coastal views and stunning sunset magic. Another option is a private charter which comes with a captain. You can rent for a few hours or for the whole day. We recommend renting a full day charter for up to 6 people. It's an amazing value and you unlock endless adventure opportunities. Captain will take you to Santa Cruz Island. You will be able to dive into crystal clear water from the boat, snorkel and hike the island. It's an unforgettable all-day adventure that you deserve!

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For two

For groups

For parents and grownups

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Location & Hours

302 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Working Hours

Mon9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tue9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wed9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thu9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Fri9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sat9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sun9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

4.7 ● Google reviews

SB Sailing was the best thing that happened on our getaway. I end up doing same day booking, perfect pricing, staff was super friendly, and the bar menu was perfect for this sail. My wife and I had the best time on this sail and thank you to the staff for giving us a smooth sail with the best view.

Awesome day cruising the coast of Santa Barbara, despite being locals the experience exceeded expectations. We booked the 36’ Marina from 1pm-5pm for an intimate bachelorette party, the yacht was comfortable, spacious and clean. Captain Chris made the excursion all the more memorable! Life is what you make it - go big! Thanks Chris and all the staff at SB Sailing for a great time!

I recently had the pleasure of using Santa Barbara Sailing Center for an engagement photoshoot, and it was an absolutely amazing experience! The crew was incredibly friendly, accommodating, and wonderful to work with. They really went above and beyond to make our experience special and memorable. The boat itself was absolutely fantastic. It was well-maintained and clean, and had all the amenities we needed for our photo shoot. The views from the boat were stunning, and provided the perfect backdrop for engagement photos. Throughout the photo shoot, the crew was incredibly helpful and accommodating. They made sure that we had everything we needed, and even suggested some great photo opportunities that we hadn't thought of and even turned the boat specific directions for us to get the best views and lighting. They truly made our experience enjoyable and stress-free. Overall, I can't recommend Santa Barbara Sailing Center enough for engagement photos or any other special occasion. The crew is amazing, the boat is fantastic, and the experience is truly one-of-a-kind. If you're looking for a fun and memorable way to capture your special moments, this is definitely the way to go. It's a five-star experience all the way!

Wonderful experience out at sea on a catamaran at a reasonable price. Just make sure you bring & apply loads of SPF 50 sunscreen!!!! No matter how cloudy or breezy it gets, the sun will get you and it will hurt!!

The crew was very nice and knowledgeable. This was very a relaxing boat boat ride. We saw a mother gray Whale with her calf just hanging out. Ride lasted about 2 and a half hours. I would definitely do it this again.

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