The locals at Arroyo Burro Beach Park in Santa Barbara are avid surfers. The sandy beach is a popular destination for surfers, swimmers and fisherman. After a day spent outdoors on the shores and off the shores, crowds get together at its seaside hot spots to enjoy cocktails at sunset.
Check out a hair-raising adventure on Broken Shark Dive Charters. Climb aboard a 25-foot extreme open-water vessel geared for shark-cage diving! Swim with great white sharks for a thrilling experience with a crew decked out for an unforgettable trip aboard a sea-worthy boat hooked on safety and fun!
What a whale of a day! Get on-board the Condor Express to watch for whales, dolphins, seals, and sea lions. Discovery Channel recently named the Santa Barbara Channel “One of the 10 Best Places in the World to View Wildlife” because of its abundant variety of mammals.
The Endless Summer Bar & Café is where you can catch some rest and relaxation. Fresh fish served daily is reeled in from the fishermen’s market right around the corner. Vintage surfboards hang everywhere and the coolest surf videos, especially; The Endless Summer keeps diners hooked on great food and fun.
Race with gravity! Santa Barbara’s Fly Away Hang Gliding helps you learn how to hang glide. You’ll hit their 200-foot-high training hill for lessons from a company that has been teaching people how to soar solo or in tandem, since 1995. With classes available 7-days a week you’ll be flying high on an extreme sports adventure in no time!
Kick-butt! Join Paragon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the best academy to sign up for kickboxing classes. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student, these professional kickboxing coaches teach everything from the fundamentals of the sport to the perfect technique and most of all, how to avoid getting hurt! You can also take classes in Jiu-Jitsu, a form of Greco-Roman wrestling and Western style boxing.
Peddle on over to the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition! Experienced bikers in Santa Barbara turn to this bicycle advocacy organization to get the up-to-date scoop on area bike clubs, bike shops and participate in organized on road and off-road bike rides like the Mountain Drive Bike Ride. If biking is your choice form of recreation, this is the place to find the city's best rides.
For a fun night watching intercollegiate sports teams, head over to see the Santa Barbara Gauchos. The University of California has 20 sports teams with women’s basketball and men’s soccer dominating the programs. Join loyal local fans catching games at the UCSB Sports Center, Caesar Uyesaka Stadium and Harder Stadium.
Dock here for hours of family fun! The Santa Barbara Sailing Center offers hours of fun on the water through its unique cruise attractions and more. Discover ocean adventures for the whole family, from whale watching to sailboat charters to kayak rentals. Sign up for sailing instructions, guided kayak excursions, and public cruises.
Get hooked! The Sea Landing tackle shop in Santa Barbara Harbor is your one-stop shop to find everything you need to get a line on White Bass, Halibut and Rock Fish in the city’s Channel Islands. If you want, bring your fishing buddies for a day on the water and charter the shop's boat Apollo. Time to reel in your trophy fish!
Take a hike! The Tunnel Trail is just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. Hikers have made it one of the most popular recreation trails in the sunny city. The almost 11-mile trail is challenged with twists and turns and lined by beautiful views of the city. Let’s go hiking!
Roll on over to Zodo’s Bowling & Beyond for a different spin on bowling fun. Check out Glow Bowling where the alley is pitch black with the ceiling and lanes on fire with electric colors, and even your bowling gear glows too! Let the good times roll with fun, food and games at this attraction.