Paddle and Saddle
Tour Details
Experience Santa Barbara’s best combined tour of coastal kayaking and horseback riding. We will kayak in the morning in the beautiful Santa Barbara Harbor where your guide will highlight points of interest. Then we will guide you past a family of sea lions lounging on a buoy then paddle along Stearns’ Wharf and under the Santa Barbara Sea Center on our way back to the Santa Barbara Harbor. Following our kayak tour we will take you to a ranch for a 90-minute horseback ride. This ride features spectacular ocean and Channel Island views along canyon trails and past a seasonal waterfall.
Tour Includes: Round-trip transportation from anywhere in Santa Barbara, all kayak gear, a brief kayak lesson with one of our CPR certified guides, and a 90-minute guided horseback ride with an experienced wrangler. Tour returns to Santa Barbara at approximately 1:30.
This tour combines an ocean kayak tour with a horseback ride in the beautiful foothills along the Gaviota Coast. We will kayak in the morning and visit a family of California Sea Lions and next to the Santa Barbara Wharf near the beautiful Santa Barbara Harbor. Following our kayak ride we will take you to the ranch for a 90-minute horseback ride. This ride features spectacular ocean views along canyon trails.
Schedule
- 7 days a week
- 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
- 2-8 people
- $295 per person
Start time can vary based on season, weather or other factors, please call for questions about specific dates.
Paddle and Saddle FAQs
Some of our most commonly asked questions. If you have something specific, get in touch!
What is your standard pick up area?
When we refer to “anywhere in Santa Barbara” as our pick up area we are referencing Montecito to Haskells Beach (Western Goleta), and the coast to Foothill/Cathedral Oaks. We will also start your Santa Ynez Wine Tour from the Valley for no extra charge.
We can pick up in Summerland and south to Ventura for a nominal charge. Please call to discuss. (805-564-1819)
What marine life can I expect to see on ocean tours?
The Channel Islands are referred to as the Galapagos of North America! Our channel is home to humpback whales, seals, sea lions, and many species of dolphins. Seasonally we see blue whales, Orcas, and migrating grey whales. There are always a large variety of sea birds both resident and migratory. We see sharks of many varieties including spotted, lemon, and great white. There is no telling what nature will bring.
Can children participate in horseback riding tours?
The safety and well being of our guests is one of our primary concerns at Captain Jack’s Tours. This is particularly true on our horseback tours.
Children must be seven years old for our canyon ride and 10 years old for our beach ride.
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