Best Kayaking & Canoeing in Santa Barbara

6 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 6 kayaking & canoeing in Santa Barbara using 941 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Santa Barbara Kayak Tour 90 min (9.3/10). Prices start at $25 and most cost between $55 and $65. A typical one lasts 1 hr 30 min.

Top picks

Best overall

TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10 Santa Barbara Kayak Tour 90 min

460 reviews · $55 · 1 hr 30 min

Budget pick

TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Santa Barbara Wildlife Kayak Tour 2 hr

278 reviews · $55 · 2 hrs

Reviewers like: knowledgeable guide, wildlife spotting, kayak instruction

Watch for: nearshore route

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 Santa Barbara Kayak Tour 90 min TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (460) $55 1 hr 30 min
2 Santa Barbara Wildlife Kayak Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 8.5 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (233) · GetYourGuide 4.9★ (45) $55 2 hrs
3 Santa Barbara Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (50) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (3) $122 3 hrs 15 min
4 Santa Barbara Sunset Kayak Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (79) · GetYourGuide 4.7★ (26) $89 2 hrs
5 Santa Barbara Harbor Kayak Tour 1.5 hr TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.7★ (10) $65 1 hr 30 min
6 Santa Barbara Kayak or Stand-Up Paddleboard Rental 1 hr TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (29) · GetYourGuide 4.0★ (6) $25 1 hr

Questions

What is the best kayaking & canoeing in Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara Kayak Tour 90 min has the highest TourTruth score (9.3/10) of the 6 kayaking & canoeing in Santa Barbara we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 460 reviews.

How much do kayaking & canoeing in Santa Barbara cost?

Listed prices start at $25; the median is $55, and most cost between $55 and $65. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are kayaking & canoeing in Santa Barbara?

The median listed duration is 1 hr 30 min.

Which kayaking & canoeing in Santa Barbara has the most reviews?

Santa Barbara Kayak Tour 90 min, with 460 reviews and a TourTruth score of 9.3/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide