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  • Paddle Sports of Santa Barbara

kayak.jpgPaddle Sports (owned by a current Crane family) is offering a 40% discount on Santa Barbara harbor kayak rentals and a 20% discount for each paddler for island trips with a minimum of 6 people that are pre-planned and pre-booked. Please mention you are a Crane alumni to receive a discount on kayak rentals.

117B Harbor Way | Santa Barbara, California 93109

Reservations and Inquiries (805) 899-4925 | Toll Free: (888) 254-2094 | Harbor Store (805) 518-9594

Hours: Thursday-Tuesday: 10am - 6pm 
*Closed Wednesdays

Kayak Rentals

  2hr  4 hr 
 Single Kayak  $20  $30
 Tandem Kayak  $30 $40 

 

 

 

Visit website or call for more info regarding island kayak trips: http://www.kayaksb.com/

  • Santa Barbara Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo500 Niños Drive | Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Phone: (805) 962-5339 | Info Line: (805) 962-6310

Zoo Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m every day except Christmas

Ticket Prices:
 Adults 13-59: $11
, Children 2-12/Seniors 60+: $8, 
Children under 2: Free

Parking: $4 (free with SB Zoo Membership)

http://www.santabarbarazoo.org/

  • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History2559 Puesta del Sol Road | Santa Barbara, California 93105 USA                     

Museum Hours: 10am to 5pm Daily, Saturday and Sunday

Museum Admission:

Adults $8 • Senior (65 and over) $7 • Youth 13-17 $7
 • Children 2-12 $5
 • Under 2 free

www.sbnature.org

 

  • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Botanic Garden1212 Mission Canyon Road | Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Garden
Hours: March - October: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
 | November - February: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Admission:

$8 Adults
$6 Seniors (60+), Children 13-17,
College Students, and Active military with ID
$4 Children 2-12
Children under 2 free 

www.sbbg.org

  • Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Santa Barbara Museum of ArtHours: Tuesday - Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Closed Mondays
Phone: 963-4364 | http://www.sbma.net 
Members free, Admission free every Sunday

Admission: $9 Adults
$6 Ages 6-17, Seniors (65+),
and Students with ID
Children under 6 free

 

  • Santa Barbara Tours by Land and Santa Barbara Tours by Sea

RIDE THE LAND SHARK!

Amphibious tours depart from Cabrillo Boulevard, just east of the dolphin fountain, at the entrance to Stearn Wharf.  Tours are offered seven days a week, weather permitting.  Check our outgoing message at (805) 683 7600 for changes to the following schedule.

Phone: (805) 683-7600

 

Adults: $25, Children under 12: $10. Tickets purchased on board. Visa/MasterCard/AmEx accepted. Gift Certificates available!

Trips may be sold out in advance. Reservations not required. Light jacket recommended.

http://www.out2seesb.com/ 

  • Condor Express Whale Watching

Condor Express Whale WatchingSummer Season (May through November: Humpback & Blue Whales)

Daily: 1/2 day island excursions for Summer Humpback & Blue Whale trips. A great day of whale watching and a trip to the Painted Cave at Santa Cruz Island.
One trip per day: 10 a.m. to ~2:30 p.m | Phone: (805) 882-0088

Adults $94.00, Children $50.00, Children under age 5 Free

Group Charters Rates: Groups of 20 or more receive a 20% discount for trips booked and paid for in advance.

www.condorcruises.com

  • Whale watching and Island visits through Island Packers of Ventura:

Whale watching and Island visits through Island Packers of VenturaCruising the California Channel Islands for education, recreation, and research since 1968. Let your island adventure begin with the experienced crew from Island Packers. Providing first rate transportation services for island hiking, camping, kayaking, whale watching, school field trips, sightseeing and harbor cruises. We travel to all five islands in the Channel Islands National Park. 

www.islandpackers.com

 

  • Great website for activities in and around Santa Barbara without your car:

www.santabarbaracarfree.org/excursions.htm

  • Other activities in and around Santa Barbara:

 http://www.winecountry.com/

  • Santa Barbara Hikes Info:

www.santabarbarahikes.com

  • Wine Tours:

  • Wine edVentures of Santa Barbara 805.965.9463
  • Your Wine Tours 805.937.7694
  • www.gogrape.com or call 1-888-8WINERY