Rent or charter everything from 22' day sailing boats to 50' luxury yachts for multi-day Channel Islands trips. Experience the Santa Barbara coastline sailing alongside an entourage of sea lions, dolphins, whales, and birds on our 50' catamaran, the Double Dolphin. 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 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.
Come explore these islands on a multi-day trip with a USCG Licensed Captain. 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.
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Since 1967, The Santa Barbara Sailing Center has been introducing people to the lifestyle and sport of sailing. We strive to enrich people's lives by providing unique on-the-water experiences.
We are proud to make boating easily accessible through our professional sailing instruction, skippered sailing charters, bareboat charters, club member activities, kayak & stand up paddle board excursions, and daily cruises along the pristine Santa Barbara coastline.Our mission is to encourage individuals of all ages and levels of experience to enjoy Santa Barbara from the water.
We are proud to make boating easily accessible through our professional sailing instruction, skippered sailing charters, bareboat charters, club member activities, kayak & stand up paddle board excursions, and daily cruises along the pristine Santa Barbara coastline.Our mission is to encourage individuals of all ages and levels of experience to enjoy Santa Barbara from the water.
After you turn onto Harbor Way (The only entrance into the harbor), Drive in about 100 feet and take your FIRST immediate left. You will come to another gate that will open automatically when you inch close enough (Watch carefully for bikers, joggers and skaters as you cross the bike path.) You may park in the first or second lot (prior to or after automatic gate), but not in the long yellow trailer stalls (short white stalls only).
The Santa Barbara Sailing Center is one of the largest accredited American Sailing Association (ASA) schools in the nation, chosen as the American Sailing Association School of the Year for two consecutive years. Most importantly, we match our fleet of over forty boats and comprehensive staff of instructors with your comfort and skill level.
From casting off and crew, to Captain and cocktails, we're ready! Rent or charter everything from 22' day sailing boats to 50' luxury yachts for multi-day Channel Islands trips. This is where "sailing glove meets white glove" - we will take care of it all, from splashing and pulling your kayak or SUP, to stocking the bar and docking the boat.
A kayak gets you up close and personal with the Santa Barbara Harbor area. Head on out to the Sand Spit, circle the sea-lions sunbathing on the buoys, or check out the famous Santa Barbara Wharf. The scenery changes, every day, and with concierge service, you'll paddle and play in style. Choose from group or private guided tours, or head out on your own and explore the beautiful hidden sights of the Santa Barbara coastline.
Reviews (8)
Freddie Weichel
Dec 06, 2021
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We just completed our annual staff holiday party. This was the first year we chartered the Double Dolphin for the sunset and shoreline lights cruise. The holiday music and the awesome catering treats with a host bar had us all singing loudly as we returned favor to the barking sea lions on each bouy. I highly recommend this experience. Bundle up and have fun. It was an evening of beauty and fun. Capt Ken and the lovely hard working Cora made us feel safe and spoiled beyond expectation. They took photos and addressed any needs including providing ginger chews when and if necessary. We will definitely
Heather A.
Oct 19, 2021
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Joshua Perkins
Aug 14, 2021
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Paul Skalsky
Jul 28, 2021
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Claire Santiago
Apr 21, 2021
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Sp F.
Jan 31, 2021
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Nice two hour adventure and a surprise for the wife. The two girls who took us out were very nice. The dock person was welcoming. Nice guy. Worth it. Can buy a $50 dollar bottle of wine if you want to feel like an absolute G. They have a bunch of things you can buy on board, like hot chocolate, brews, other wines.. we came from out of town. 45 mins away. A good idea for your girls bday.. trust
Krissy Waldron
Oct 29, 2018
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The cruise was absolutely fantastic!! The weather was a little chilly (we cruised in late November) so definitely bring a coat to keep warm.
Capt Dana and his crew member were amazing! Friendly, entertaining, polite and helpful with places to venture off to after the cruise. They played a mix of music and the views were outstanding!!
A 2 hour cruise was perfect! Not too short or long at all.
They have a nice selection of wine and beer on board and a few little snacks to purchase. They do take cards! (Don't forget to tip!)
The boat is very spacious with lots of room to move around and they have
Capt Dana and his crew member were amazing! Friendly, entertaining, polite and helpful with places to venture off to after the cruise. They played a mix of music and the views were outstanding!!
A 2 hour cruise was perfect! Not too short or long at all.
They have a nice selection of wine and beer on board and a few little snacks to purchase. They do take cards! (Don't forget to tip!)
The boat is very spacious with lots of room to move around and they have
Jake Reppert
Aug 18, 2018
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Ton's of fun on the boat and pretty reasonably priced. The captain brought us up alongside a buoy with at least a dozen sea lions on it so we could take pictures. We also saw probably at least 10 dolphins and chased after them for a bit. Good beverage and snack selection as well. Well worth your time.
