50 Foot Catamaran Charters
49 passenger maximum
Sail away for a seaside escape. Absorb the fresh air, admire local landmarks, and enjoy coastal sea life. Cruises can be as short as a two hour-long cocktail cruise or an all day trip to Santa Cruz Island.
High Speed Catamaran
127 passenger maximum
This beautiful vessel boasts a large walk-around deck, a generous upper sun-deck, and a raised forward bow area. These features provide unparalleled, close-to-the-action viewing of California’s Santa Barbara Channel marine life and scenic coastline.
Santa Ynez Wineries Tasting Tour
This tour will pick you up in Santa Barbara and take you to three unique wine tasting venues in the picturesque Santa Ynez Valley. We will design a personalized itinerary for your party. In addition, your guide will educate and entertain as we share significant and trivial tidbits about our region.
Downtown Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Tour
We will escort you to three downtown wine tasting rooms within the city. This tour includes door-to-door transportation from anywhere in Santa Barbara and all tasting fees
This tour does not visit the vineyards; it allows groups to visit local wine tasting rooms in the city of Santa Barbara.
Ocean Kayak Tour
Captain Jacks Santa Barbara Tours conducts guided 1.5 hour kayak tours of the Santa Barbara Harbor daily upon request. This tour is the perfect introduction to kayaking and is fun for the entire family. Your tour starts at the boat launch, winds through the harbor, under Stearns’ Wharf, and out to the one mile buoy. Chances are good the locals (sea lions) will show up to greet you. It is suggested you begin by 9:30 a.m. before the wind comes up!
Beach or Trail Horseback Riding Tours
Enjoy the thrill of a glorious hour and a half guided Santa Barbara horseback ride. You can choose to ride our coastal estate trail with glimpses of the Pacific and sweeping views of the Santa Ynez Mountains or ride on a pristine sandy beach. Transportation to the ride is not included. Please call us (805) 564-1819 to book your adventure.
Santa Barbara Beer/Distillery Tasting Tour
On this tour you will enjoy three of the area’s prime brewing locations or two breweries and one distillery. All tasting fees are included. Transportation is included from anywhere in Santa Barbara. Tours of the beer making process are based on the availability of the brewery staff and the discretion of the guide.
Canyon Horseback Riding Tours
This beautiful canyon ride is an hour and a half long. During this ride you will pass a seasonal waterfall and ride up to the top of a mountain where you will have beautiful ocean views. Transportation to the ranch is not included. Call us at (805)564-1819 to book your adventure.
Whale Watching, Sunset and Coastal Cruises
Whale watching and three types of public cruises are offered on a 50’ Catamaran which offers 1400 square feet of deck space: A Sunset Cruise (two hours), a Coastal Cruise (two hours), and a Waterfront Cruise (one hour).
Enjoy beautiful views of the coast and the channel islands. On board you will be able to purchase beer, wine and soda and light snacks. Restrooms are on board.
Friday nights in the summer we offer live music cruises for a relaxing atmosphere.
Santa Barbara History and Architecture Tour
On this three-hour tour you will learn all about the history and architecture of Santa Barbara. You will visit the Old Mission, the majestic Santa Barbara Courthouse, the Presidio and many other fabulous sites.
During the tour your guide will share information about these locations as well as stories about the city. We will also stop at the Santa Barbara Courthouse where you will learn how the decision was made to follow a “Spanish Colonial Revival” style of architecture in the downtown area. You will also travel to a park atop the “American Riviera” that will give you an incredible view of the entire city.
Transportation from anywhere in Santa Barbara is included. If you want to see all that Santa Barbara has to offer, this is the way to do it!
Deluxe Private Vineyard Tour
Visit a sustainable farm and vineyard which includes an organic blueberry farm. Meet the proprietor and walk with her on some of her 100 acres of ocean view hills above Lompoc. After the tour enjoy sipping the award-winning french inspired wine she has grown on the property. Lunch included.
Heaven on Earth Kayaking and Horseback Riding
This tour combines an ocean kayak tour with a horseback ride. We will kayak in the morning at the beautiful Santa Barbara Harbor. Following our kayak ride, we will enjoy lunch in downtown Santa Barbara (lunch not included in tour price).
After lunch you will experience a scenic 90-minute guided horseback ride.
Custom Tour
Don’t see the tour package you are looking for? We are happy to put together a custom tour for groups of two or more. Combine any activities: Kayaking, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Architectural/Historical, Wine Tasting, Distillery/Spirits or Beer Tasting! Just give us a call or send an email to discuss the details at (805) 564-1819.
"Top Deck" Tour
Experience the beauty of the Santa Barbara area on this full day tour. Your day will begin with an hour and a half guided kayak tour in the Santa Barbara Harbor and Channel. After kayaking, experience a breathtaking canyon horseback ride. Visits to two wine tasting venues will complete the tour.
Sideways Inspired Wine Tour
This tour will visit sites featured in the movie Sideways and is one of our premium tours. You will visit three wineries featured in the film. Your guide will provide you with a fun list of trivia as you follow the Sideways path through wine country. This tour allows time to lunch at the Wine Merchant where Jack, Stephanie, Miles and Maya had their first double date. You will even have a chance to stop at the Ostrich Farm where Jack was chased!
Hike Santa Barbara Foothills
Up to 10 guests can enjoy a beautiful mountain trail in Santa Barbara that leads to sweeping ocean and island views. Our pace can be leisurely or athletic. This hike lasts approximately three hours and includes transportation from anywhere in Santa Barbara.
Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Tour
This tour includes an hour and a half horseback ride either on the beach, along a mountain trail or up to the ridge-line where you will enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean and the Channel Islands. You will enjoy tastings at two wine tasting venues in the city of Santa Barbara or at two vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley. Lunch is not included in the price.