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SANTA BARBARA HARBOR - August 2026 Activity Schedule

✦ Sun, Sea & Adventure Await at the Harbor ✦

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR - August 2026 Activity Schedule

🌅 Sunset Kayak Tours

DAILY · EVENINGS

Paddle into golden hour on Santa Barbara's shimmering waters. Guided sunset tours depart from the harbor each evening — no experience

necessary.

★ Departures: Every evening at dusk (~7:00 PM)

★ Duration: Approx. 2 hours

★ Check in 30 min before departure

★ All equipment provided · Reservations recommended

🤿 Channel Islands Kayak & Snorkel Tours

DAILY · MORNING DEPARTURES

Explore the kelp forests and sea caves of the Channel Islands National Park. Full-day guided adventures departing daily from the harbor.

★ Departures: Daily mornings (check with operator for exact times)

★ Destination: Channel Islands National Park

★ Includes: kayak, snorkel gear, wetsuit & lunch

★ Reservations required · Ages 8+

⛵ Sailing Charters

AVAILABLE DAILY

Set sail on the Santa Barbara Channel aboard a private or shared charter. Morning, afternoon, and sunset sailing available throughout

August.

★ Half-day, full-day & sunset options

★ Private & shared charters available

★ Whale watching sailing tours in season

★ Book at the harbor marina office

🐋 Whale Watching

DAILY DEPARTURES

Blue whales, humpbacks, and dolphins frequent the Santa Barbara Channel in August. Narrated naturalist-led excursions from the harbor.

★ Morning & afternoon departures available

★ Blue whale season peaks in August

★ All ages welcome · 2–3 hour trips

★ Departs from Sea Landing, Stearns Wharf area

🎣 Sport Fishing

DAILY

August brings prime sport-fishing conditions — rockfish, lingcod, halibut, and pelagic species abound. Full and half-day boats depart daily.

★ Half-day & full-day trips

★ Open party & private charters

★ Rod, reel & tackle available for rent

★ Fish cleaning & packing on site

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✦ SANTA BARBARA HARBOR · SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA ✦

Harbor Information: (805) 564-5531

Schedule subject to change · Always confirm reservations with operators

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August 29 · Santa Barbara Triathlon

Harbor areas near the waterfront will experience increased activity and possible access restrictions on Saturday, August 29 due to the Santa

Barbara Triathlon. Plan accordingly — allow extra travel time. Water-based tours may have modified departure times. Confirm bookings directly

with operators.

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CHECK WITH YOUR OPERATOR FOR SCHEDULE CHANGES

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