TourTruth score 8.4 out of 10
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Santa Barbara Parasailing 1 hr
TourTruth score 6.4 out of 10
Average
35 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Santa Barbara
- 1 hr
- Updated November 2, 2026
Soar above the Santa Barbara coast on a 60-minute parasailing flight departing from historic Stearns Wharf.
About this tour
Take in Santa Barbara from a fresh perspective as you rise above the Pacific on a parasailing flight from historic Stearns Wharf. This 60-minute experience offers a memorable way to admire the coastline from the air, with licensed captains guiding your trip.
Your departure point sits at the end of Stearns Wharf, a landmark attraction with plenty to see before or after your flight. Arrive 15 minutes before departure to check in; the boat cannot wait for late arrivals, and missed trips are not refundable. Limited parking is available on the wharf, with additional paid parking at 1 Garden Street.
Santa Barbara parasailing is best suited to travelers with moderate physical fitness who can walk without assistance. The activity is not recommended for people with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. Book your Santa Barbara parasailing flight and enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the coast.
Highlights
- Soar above the Santa Barbara coast on a parasailing flight
- Take off from historic Stearns Wharf
- Fly with captains licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard
What's included
Included
- Parasailing
Ratings on each provider
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View on ViatorViator
4.60 / 5 · 35 reviews
Important information
- Check in 15 minutes before departure at 237 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- The boat does not wait for late arrivals; missed trips are not refundable
- Limited parking is available on the wharf; additional paid parking is available at 1 Garden Street
- Service animals are allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health
- Moderate physical fitness is recommended; passengers must walk without assistance. Wheelchairs, canes, walkers, braces, splints, casts, and recovery from an injury are not accommodated
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.60 from 35 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Santa Barbara
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.4.
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