Outdoor Activities in Santa Barbara

Make like a local and learn what's SUP by getting among one of the newest crazes in water sports. Stand-Up Paddle Boarding, also known as SUP-ing, is great for fitness, and Santa Barbara Beach offers ideal conditions for beginners and advanced paddlers alike. Paddlers typically see a range of local wildlife, from sea birds and seals, to dolphins and the occasional whale.

Set out on a spectacular dune buggy adventure on the sands near Pismo Beach, CA, approximately 1.5-hours north of Santa Barbara. For 2-hours you'll whip across dunes and zoom alongside the coastline past crashing waves in either a single or multi-person 4WD vehicle, enjoying what locals truly consider 'off-roading.' This is actually the only public beach in the state where driving is allowed. Instruction is included, so no need to worry if you've never ridden in a dune buggy before.