Santa Barbara Sailing Center

Santa Barbara's Place for On-the-Water Fun!

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Whale Watching

Mid February through mid May. Morning and afternoon trips leaving daily.

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Private Charter Partners

The Santa Barbara Sailing Center partners with local private boat-owners and Coast Guard Licensed Captains to offer a variety of luxury private charter options, including power yachts.

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Santa Barbara
Sunset Cruises

Join us for a romantic conclusion to a full day of sightseeing or a long day at work. Experience the beauty of Santa Barbara on a sunset cruise aboard the Majestic Double Dolphin.

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Boat Charters & Rentals

Rent or charter everything from 22′ day sailing boats to 50′ luxury yachts for multi-day Channel Islands trips.

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Sailing Instruction

One of the largest accredited American Sailing Association (ASA) schools in the nation.

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KAYAK & STAND-UP
PADDLE BOARD RENTALS

Kayak & Stand-Up Paddle Board Rentals & Guided Tours.

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Santa Barbara
Coastal Cruises

Experience the Santa Barbara coastline sailing alongside an entourage of sea lions, dolphins, whales, and birds on our 50' catamaran, the Double Dolphin.

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Private &
Corporate Events

Host your private celebration at sea.

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Kids Camps & Activities

After School & Summer Youth Paddling and Sailing Programs.

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Channel Islands Getaways

Just 26 miles from Santa Barbara lies the world-famous Channel Islands National Park and Marine Sanctuary. Come explore these islands on a multi-day trip with a USCG Licensed Captain.

Santa Barbara's Place for On-the-Water Fun!

Learn more about Santa Barbara Whale watching

Santa Barbara
Whale Watching

Mid February through mid May. Morning and afternoon trips leaving daily.

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Private Charter Partners

The Santa Barbara Sailing Center partners with local private boat-owners and Coast Guard Licensed Captains to offer a variety of luxury private charter options, including power yachts.

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Santa Barbara
Sunset Cruises

Join us for a romantic conclusion to a full day of sightseeing or a long day at work. Experience the beauty of Santa Barbara on a sunset cruise aboard the Majestic Double Dolphin.

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Boat Charters
& Rentals

Rent or charter everything from 22′ day sailing boats to 50′ luxury yachts for multi-day Channel Islands trips.

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Sailing
Instruction

One of the largest accredited American Sailing Association (ASA) schools in the nation.

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KAYAK &
STAND-UP
PADDLE BOARD
RENTALS

Kayak & Stand-Up Paddle Board Rentals & Guided Tours.

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Santa Barbara
Coastal Cruises

Experience the Santa Barbara coastline sailing alongside an entourage of sea lions, dolphins, whales, and birds on our 50' catamaran, the Double Dolphin.

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Private &
Corporate
Events

Host your private celebration at sea.

SB Sailing

Kids Camps
& Activities

After School & Summer Youth Paddling and Sailing Programs.

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Channel Islands Getaways

Just 26 miles from Santa Barbara lies the world-famous Channel Islands National Park and Marine Sanctuary. Come explore these islands on a multi-day trip with a USCG Licensed Captain.

Ready to cast off?

Santa Barbara Sailing Center is a whole community on and off the water, and Santa Barbara’s only all-ages concierge-level rental, charter, cruise, and bareboat event center. Choose from a wide variety of public cruises, including sunset cruises and whale watching cruises, and see oceans of marine life and spectacular coastline views. Learn to sail, rent a sailboat, charter a private sailboat with a captain, or escape to the world-famous Channel Islands National Park with a Channel Islands Getaway. Workout or just float around with kayak rentals and stand up paddle board rentals, or book a private guided tour. Since 1967, the crew has been sharing the sailing love and lifestyle with guests of all levels of experience. Just come down to the dock and join in our 50th Anniversary Celebration. The boats are ready to go!

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Dining at Sea

Welcome to the Santa Barbara Sailing Center aboard your own open-air yacht for a private dining experience. Enjoy and savor a seasonal menu, drinks of choice and a vibrant selection of ingredients using the freshest options from local farmers.

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Sipping on the Sea

Sip local wine or beer from a featured winery or brewery from your very own Santa Barbara Sailing Center Govino cup while enjoying a Santa Barbara sunset aboard the Double Dolphin on the third Thursday of the month, May through October.

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Directions &
Contact

Step-by-step directions to locate us.

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Set sail with us @sbsailing

Monday, May 16th, 2022 at 4:47am
Saturday, May 14th, 2022 at 4:05pm
Friday, May 13th, 2022 at 10:20pm
Thursday, May 12th, 2022 at 4:54pm
Wednesday, May 11th, 2022 at 12:51am
Sunday, May 8th, 2022 at 4:23pm