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Nestled between the shrub-covered slopes of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the clear blue shores of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara is California at its best. Mission Santa Barbara is an example of 18th-century religious architecture, boasting beautiful grounds and a wonderfully detailed interior. Work up an appetite with a walk through Shoreline Park, then dine above the water on Stearns Wharf. Fig trees, parks, waterfalls, and botanical gardens round out Santa Barbara’s natural beauty.
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1. Paddle Sports Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 670 reviews
The Paddle Sports Center is Santa Barbara's premier Kayak | SUP | Surf rental, membership, instruction, and tour center. Explore the Santa Barbara waterfront & view sea birds, sea lions, seals, dolphins, and even whales! We provide instruction and comfortable/quality gear. Our rental rates are the best in town and our local guides are extremely knowledgable about the area. We have been serving the local community for over 25 years, and we guarantee that you will have an enjoyable experience.
2. Cal Coast Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 623 reviews
Santa Barbara's Best Tours and Rentals! Fun and Friendly Guides paired with high-quality equipment! We do Bike Tours! - Electric - City - Hybrids - Cruisers - Road - and Mountain Biking! We also have Santa Barbara's largest high-end carbon road bike fleet and full-suspension Mountain Bike fleet! and don't forget about OCEAN ADVENTURES! We do Private Surf Lessons - Stand Up Paddle Lessons - and our popular Kayak Tours. All of our tours are great for all ages and abilities! Gather the crew and prepare for a true California Adventure with the best tour guides our city has to offer!
3. Pedego Electric Bikes Santa Barbara
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Best friends since childhood, Pat Briody and Adam Levine, co-owners of Pedego Santa Barbara, have taken similar paths in life, attending the same college together, establishing careers in sales and customer service, and ultimately combining their love for the thrill and convenience of these bikes with their desire to open their own business together. After discovering the bikes while vacationing in Colorado, Adam was quick to open up a Pedego dealership in his home state of New Jersey. Pat was introduced to the bikes as he lended Adam a hand when able and helped build the awareness locally before moving to Santa Barbara. Between the overall beauty of Santa Barbara and its welcoming bike friendly culture, opening up a Pedego store was only the natural thing to do! We believe that owning and riding a Pedego is not just something you have and do. It is the freedom to go beyond your normal limits, it is a lifestyle, and it is an unforgettable experience. We aim to provide that same unforgettable experience in all that we do for our customers. We invite you to stop in and see us soon!
Reviewed By 612kumudj - Armonk, United States
Very friendly owner rented us tandem e-bikes and we took an easy and fun ride to the Santa Barbara beachfront path. I’m totally sold and want to buy a pedego! A great experience was also a bargain. Would definitely do this, especially if you’re new to the area. Owner also gave a great advice on restaurants etc in the area.
4. Stearns Wharf Bait & Tackle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Located on Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara, CA. We offer fishing gear rentals as well as supplies available for purchase.
5. Santa Barbara Bikes To-Go
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 104 reviews
Santa Barbara Bikes-To-Go is Santa Barbara's premiere bike rental company! We do everything from Cruisers, Hybrids, Electric Bikes, Road Bikes, and Mountain Bikes. We proudly hold Santa Barbara's largest high-end carbon road bike fleet and full-suspension mountain bikes. Looking to ride the newest models from Specialized, Trek, Cannondale, and Orbea? Come swing by our bike shop in downtown Santa Barbara. For those looking to enjoy the coastal bike path and simply cruise our cruisers are only $10/hour or $35 for 24 hours! All of our all day rentals are 24 hours to maximize your fun and riding time. Our bike rentals come with just about anything you could need: Locks - Helmets - Maps - Water Bottles - all Included! Interested in a tour? check out Cal Coast Adventures! other questions? call us or visit the shop, we look forward to meeting you.
6. Enjoy the Mountain ATV Tours and Rentals
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
We are the premier provider of adventure and off-road experiences in Southern California. We offer ATV Tours, Rentals, Jeep Tours, Mountain Bikes, Hiking, Geocaching and much more. With our hassle-free services, we make it easy for you and we take care of everything so that you just Enjoy the Mountain and don't have to worry about anything else. Your safety and enjoyment are our top priority.
7. 805 Water Sports Rentals
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Stand Up Paddle Boards Rentals for the Santa Barbara area. Our high performance inflatable boards are lightweight, very stable and great for touring or even surfing. Boards inflate in under 3 minutes, and fold to fit in a backpack for easy carrying! Enjoy the beautiful Southern California beaches and wildlife, anywhere you want, without worrying about the watch. Free delivery and pick up!
8. SB Buggie
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
SB BUGGIE IS SANTA BARBARA’S NEW #1 GO ANYWHERE DO ANYTHING KIND OF TOUR. Our Buggies’ provide fun for everybody who want an exciting, adventurous, and enjoyable way to explore Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara’s picturesque coastline and Mediterranean climate are perfect for seeing and discovering the town gems that this gorgeous city has to offer.
Reviewed By tooblonde1 - California, United States
This was so fun! We rented the buggie for 2 hours and did the blue route tour and were provided with a map and great instructions for the route. We would recommend taking 3 hours for this route so that you can stop at great places along the beach, the mission, and hope canyon or Montecito. The views atop the city are amazing as well as the coastline and you get it all on this tour. Our buggie had Bluetooth and good speakers so we pumped up the dance music and had a blast! There is a google maps option for the blue route, but we found that it kept telling us to turn when we weren’t supposed to, so we turned that off and used the written instructions which are very detailed. We can’t wait to do this again, excellent way to tour SB!
9. Aloha Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
We provide the best outdoor experience on the entire West Coast! From surf lessons to hike tours, we will give you the most memorable and satisfying experience possible. All of our surf instructors and hiking guides are CPR, AED and First Aid certified and have a combined 25 years of experience and knowledge. Call now or book a lesson and tour today, and get the full Santa Barbara experience.
10. Wheel Fun Rentals
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Bike Rental for everyone in the family. Rental range from 1 hour to all day.
Reviewed By lisaakf_21 - San Jose, United States
We chose Wheel Fun Rentals to rent our surrey bike for my family of 4. It was very efficient and convenient to make the appointment online. It was $35 for the hour. It seems to be a better deal to rent for a half day, but with 2 small kids, my husband and I didn't want to pedal around for 4 hours. We had a great time riding along Cabrillo Blvd. The views were calming and peaceful and very zen. We would definitely rent again. When we arrived to the location to pick-up, there was no line (however, we did rent on a weekday, at 11:30 a.m.). I would recommend renting on a weekday, if you have that flexibility. The weather is near perfect in Santa Barbara all the time, so the surrey rental was perfect to end our vacation.
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