Santa Barbara: Haskell's Beach Kayaking Trip Standard Option
ID: GYG199654-310444
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a perfect half-day of kayaking, swimming and having fun in nature. This stunning coastal trip is a great chance to discover an incredible section of coastline, home to more than 1500 species of plant and animal life.
Meet your guide at Haskell's Beach just north of Santa Barbara, one of the area's most beautiful beaches featuring a palm-lined coast and crystalline waters. Your guide will outfit the members of your group with kayaking gear and will take you through a kayaking lesson on shore, including instruction on entering and exiting the surf.
When you are on the water and feeling comfortable with your paddling skills, you will set off on a stunning 4.8 km journey. You will stop amid pristine kelp beds to learn about marine ecology and the Santa Barbara Channel. Keep an eye out for dolphins that often swim and play alongside the kayaks.
At midday, you will stop for a delicious lunch served on a secluded beach. After an optional swim, venture back to shore and on the way take part in some fun kayak challenges and games. This is an unforgettable trip and the perfect half-day activity.
Highlights
- Kayak through the stunning undeveloped, open coastline of California
- Learn about Marine Ecology and the Santa Barbara Channel as you pause in pristine crystal bays
- Play a series of fun kayak games and activities
- Swim in the beautiful waters and enjoy a delicious lunch relaxing on the beach
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Due to ongoing COVID-19 preventative measures and state beach closures, lunch is not included in this tour and it will take place at Haskell's Beach, instead of Refugio
• The level of difficulty is easy to moderate with a paddling distance of 3 miles (4.8 km)
• Children under the age 5 are not permitted. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers
• Double kayaks are automatically provided. Singles are available for odd number parties. Guests over 230lbs will be provided a single kayak
• This tour requires a minimum number of 2 participants in order to run
• There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Refugio State Beach
Your guide will be set up with kayaks and a Santa Barbara Adventure Company umbrella on the beach. They will be in a bright blue sun shirt with "Guide" on the back. If you cannot find your guide within a few minutes - PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE.
From the South: Follow Hwy 101 north of Santa Barbara approximately 19 miles (2 miles past El Capitan State beach). Exit at Refugio State Beach turn off. Turn left on Refugio Road, go under the hwy overpass and enter Refugio State Beach on you right.
From the North: Follow Hwy 101 South towards Santa Barbara, stopping approximately 17 miles north of town (2 miles north of El Capitan State beach). Exit at Refugio State Beach turn off. Turn right on Refugio Road and enter Refugio State Beach on you right.
Once you enter:
$10 day use fee payable at the rangers Kiosk. Enter the park. Take your first left then a quick right then another quick left towards the waterfront. Park near the camp store.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
