Skip to main content

Group Adventures at Santa Barbara Harbor

Planning for 10 or more? Paddle Sports Center specializes in group kayak and SUP rental packages—perfect for corporate events, team-building activities, school outings, and more.  Enjoy easy access to lockers, changing rooms, and tasty bites at On The Alley.  Located right on the Santa Barbara waterfront, we make it easy for your group to paddle together and create unforgettable memories on the water.

No Hassle Reservation Policy

  • *Free cancellations up until 24 hours prior.
  • No Hidden Fees at Checkout the price below is what you pay.
  • Convenient location with FREE parking nearby.

Rental Rates

Kayak

Non-guided Rental Equipment

Paddleboard (SUP)

Non-guided Rental Equipment

Location

Santa Barbara Harbor

117 Harbor Way
Santa Barbara, CA 93109

OPEN YEAR-ROUND

We’re conveniently located in the Santa Barbara Harbor next to the Fish Market and Brophy Bros. Our paddlers frequently see Pelicans, Sea Lions, Dolphins & Whales!

You can easily walk or bike to the Harbor from the many hotels in downtown Santa Barbara or right off the 101. Feel free to call, email or stop in with any questions.

FAQ’s

What are your hours of operation?

WE OPEN AT 8AM everyday of the year.

Our closing hours vary by season.

Here are our age (height and weight) policies.

  • EVERYONE MUST WEAR A PFD WHILE ON OUR EQUIPMENT
  • You must be at least 5’ tall to paddle on a SUP or a single kayak.
  • We do not allow more than one paddler on an SUP, sorry.
  • Kids must be under 30 lbs to join more than 2 people on a tandem kayak.
  • We reserve the right to change these age policies based on the current conditions at any time. We have the policies for your protection, thank you for being considerate and understanding.

Will I get wet?

Yes, you will get wet and you must know how to swim! Treat kayaking like going to a waterpark. It depends on the ride, but you have a very good chance of going swimming and getting soaking wet. 90% of people don’t get more than their butts wet, but the chance exists so dress for it!

Should I bring my cell phone?

Cell phones do not float, so they should be in a dry bag or attached to you in a lanyard. If you drop your cell phone in the harbor/ocean you will lose it.

We sell dry bags and phone cases in the shop.

Do you have lockers?

Yes, they are $3 per locker.

Do we have changing rooms?

Yes, changing rooms are in the back of the shop next to the lockers. You can use these to change into your water clothing or a wetsuit that you rent from us.

What is your "rental cancelation" policy?

FULL refund if cancelled prior to 24 hours from departure time..

Bringing Paddle Sports to the Santa Barbara area for over 30 years!

Classes

FABULOUS PADDLE BOARD EXPERIENCE

I was so glad to have gone there for paddle board lessons with my granddaughter. Terrific instruction and really nice people and facilities.

Rated 4.9/5 based on 9 customer reviews

Beryl K.

5/5stars
Tours

KAYAK TOUR

We loved our kayak tour with Adam. He was really knowledgable and friendly and ensured that we had a great time (despite the rainy and cold weather).

Rated 4.9/5 based on 9 customer reviews

Heather S.

5/5stars
Tours

Sunset Paddle

My wife and I did the sunset paddle and it was incredible! The view of the sunset was amazing from the water. Our guide, Ian, was great! He was very friendly and helpful. He also had a perfect balance between providing interesting information about Santa Barbara and allowing my wife and I to enjoy the sunset peacefully. I highly recommend Paddle Sports!

Rated 4.9/5 based on 9 customer reviews

Cody Bremer

5/5stars
Classes

First time kayakers

This was the first time my friend and I did kayaking, and it’s really fun! Our guide / instructor was friendly and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed the two hours on the water, and would certainly love to do it again!

Rated 4.9/5 based on 9 customer reviews

Vickie Chao

5/5stars
Rentals

Very Knowledgeable

It was definitely an amazing time overall. Our tour guide was awesome and very knowledgeable. We are looking forward to coming back. Thank you to Paddle Sports Center for providing a wonderful experience.

Rated 4.9/5 based on 9 customer reviews

Thalia Farias

5/5stars
Youth Camps

Summer Camp

Paddle Sports offers wholesome, fun, activity filled weekly summer camps for kids! Drop off at 8:30 and pick up at 3:00 and they provide the wetsuit and the fun responsible counselors. Our 13 yr old niece from out of town can’t wait for her SB summer camp year after year!
Thanks PS Crew

Rated 4.9/5 based on 9 customer reviews

Kathryn Nelson

5/5stars
Rentals

AWESOME! GREAT FOR KIDS!

We contacted the Sports Centre late with a large group wanting to do a quick paddle arounf the harbour. Jordan looked after us, made sure we had everything we needed, and had a great time with the kids paddling around the harbour. Great for kids aged 5 up.

Rated 4.9/5 based on 9 customer reviews

Dean E.

5/5stars
Tours

Highly Recommended

My wife and I had a great time on the guided tour. We received a lot of information regarding the history and ecology of the Santa Barbara area. Our guide took us all the way down to the Kelp forest and pointed out a whole host of wildlife indigenous to the area. Well worth the money. Would recommend this to anyone living in or visiting the area.

Rated 4.9/5 based on 9 customer reviews

John S.

5/5stars
Tours

GREAT KAYAK TOUR

We loved our kayaking trip with Ryan as our guide. The ferry ride was awesome, food was great and our kayaking through caves very exciting! Lots of swells.

Rated 4.9/5 based on 9 customer reviews

Karen R.

5/5stars