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KAYAK | SUP | SURF

Specialists since 1993


 

 
 
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KAYAK | SUP | SURF Rentals

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'original paddling membership program'

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History & Wildlife Kayaking Tour

the choice is easy

The Kayaking, SUP (Stand-Up Paddle Boarding), Surf experts in Santa Barbara

  • Lowest Prices in Santa Barbara
  • Highest Quality Equipment and largest selection of SUP Boards. Many different shapes, sizes, and manufacturers.
  • 25 years of experience - Friendly and Knowledgeable staff always ready to help!
  • We use digital waiver registration that saves your information, register once and you never have to again!
  • Pay-as-you-go pricing. Our proprietary RFID technology tracks your time on the water so you only pay for what you use.
  • Certified ASI SUP School.Two Convenient locations. 
 

Ocean Explorers Kids Camp

 

SUP LESSONS

 

Sunset kayaking tours

 
“We had a great time kayaking last weekend thanks to the guys at Paddle Sports Center. They were very patient answering our questions, everything went smoothly. It was my first time and they explained everything I needed to know beforehand.”

— Tabitha, Glendale

This place is awesome! The people are so nice, ready to help you out with all your paddling needs and the gear is very reliable and top notch. Definitely worth the money! Even if it's your first time on a kayak or SUP they welcome you and show you how to do it. There is enclosed water harbor access for the kayaks and SUPs or also beach access for the SUPs to launch through the waves at Leadbetter. Kind people, great gear and good vibes!

— Marina, Santa Barbara, CA

 

Professional, friendly and safe! Great paddling and stunning scenery

Fraser and his team at Paddle Sports Center in Santa Barbara are THE place to go for all your paddle sports needs. The staff is friendly and helpful. The system they have for their locals to rent with a membership is amazing! I stopped by his shop to learn more about how I can better operate my own small paddle board tour business and all I can say is that these guys DO IT RIGHT! Go with the business that provides quality equipment, trained, certified staff and a true passion for the water.

— SUPAtitlan Founder, Guatemala

🌞 Summer Solstice 🌞. There is no better way to welcome in summer than spending time on the ocean. This photo was taken by Paddle Sports guide @tambonez on our Gaviota Coastal Kayaking Tour. Tam not only is an experienced guide and naturalist, he also was one of the filmmakers on @gaviotawildlifefilms project. Check out this very unique experience, paddling the Gaviota Coast with one that knows every nook and cranny of this wild place. Where do you plan to adventure this weekend? . . . #gaviota #paddling #kayaking #kayakandcamp #kayakingadventures #kayak #paddlesports #seesb #sboceanlife #paddlewithfriends #refugio Reach for the SKY // Absolutely gorgeous day in Santa Barbara for our inaugural SUP Yoga Fusion class. So much fun stretching, paddling, and meditating on the calm great blue sea. We will be running classes weekly on Thursday’s 6:30-7pm, and other times coming soon. Love to all. . . . . . #supyoga #sup #standuppaddle #yoga #seesb World Ocean Day // Today we call out to all the watermen & mermaids within ourselves, and contemplate: how can we be better? How can we continue to reduce our use and dependence on single use plastic? Our friends @save_the_mermaids have been educating our youth on the effects of plastic pollution for a long time now. Check them out! Most of us have ditched the plastic bag in favor of an @ecobags_us , maybe the next step is to ditch the straw and bring your @_finalstraw_ To the party instead. . . . #worldoceanday #ocean #plasticpollution #plastic #straw #strawsucks #ecobag Community // We can’t say enough good things about our friends & partners at @wildernessyouthproject . We help each other fulfill our symbiotic missions in connecting people with the outdoors. This shot was grabbed after we both launched 24 kiddos to go explore the great blue. We find that every experience (especially in our younger years) with the ocean teaches us so much about being a conscious citizen of planet earth 🌏. . . . . . #outdoors #connectouryouth #kayaking #sboceanlife #seesb #paddling #paddlesports #kayak #nature Sunset Paddling // 5.27.18 // Super magical evening on the water. We watched a beautiful sunset and a near Full Moon 🌕 rise - We running tomorrow our full moon paddle 7pm, come join! Happy Memorial Day! . . #sunset #sunsetpaddling #sboceanlife #sbharbor #paddlesports #paddling #kayaking #kayak #seesb
Tahoe Paddling // Our friends at @tahoecitykayak are gearing up for a beautiful summer on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Go check them out if you plan to visit the lake. We made our first journey up a few weeks ago and were simply blown away by the shear beauty of it all. . . . . #tahoe #laketahoe #lakepaddling #paddlewithfriends #kayak #paddlesports #paddling #paddleboarding Undisclosed Break, Iceland // we found ourselves, between storms, looking at clean waves nearly in the Arctic Circle. Those who braved the 40 degree water, found the break forgiving and fun. Yet we were all puzzled to understand what time of day it was. With 3 hrs while the sun was below the horizon, it didn’t allow for much if any darkness. It’s hard to be tired when it is light out all day long, all you can do is be active. Get out and play! . . . . #iceland #surfing #surf #ocean #coldwatersurf #arctic #getoutandplay #sea Dancing on Waves // ‘surfing is attitude dancing’ ~ Gerry Lopez . . . . #iceland #surfing #surficeland #dancing #coldwatersurf #surf #sboceanlife #ocean Adventure Awaits // What has inspired you recently? . . . . #iceland #waterfalls #seabird #fjord #hike #glacier