Great experience. Friendly captain and crew. Lots of water and wildlife. (Experienced 2023). I…read moreremember getting on the boat and not knowing what to do. I quickly started feeling more comfortable after we started the journey. I enjoyed the pace of the boat and the ride. We also got lots of pictures from a professional videographer which helped add to my spout and fin videos. We did see whales!

Really cool unique excursion in Santa Barbara! You're on a small boat so you get really close to…read morethe wildlife. When I went, there were quite literally hundreds of dolphins and probably about a dozen humpback whales, as well as a few seabirds I had never encountered (I'm a birder so that was exciting to me). Also plenty of seals and sea lions! As a local it was a fun way to remind myself of the epic natural habitat we have right in our backyard. Highly recommend, it was such a fun experience.

This is the best well-rounded tour of Santa Barbara! You will be taken through the town AND out on…read morethe Pacific Ocean! I was searching for something to do since we had nothing planned. I found this tour online. It's called Land Shark Tour. They still had reservations available, so I booked it. The tickets were $45 each adult plus a $10 Convenience (Service) Fee. TIP: To assure a seat on a specific tour, book online. If you want to take your chances, you can wait as standby and will need to pay using CASH. The meetup spot is on E. Cabrillo Blvd., just West of Stearns Wharf.Look for a sign indicating where we meet up for the tour. There are no actual reserved seats. You choose as you board. People with reservations are boarded first followed by the standby people. I asked Captain Mike which side was the better one for viewing and was told, "The inside". LOL Now that I've taken the tour, I would say the driver's side is slightly better. My most favorite part of the tour was when the road vehicle turned into a watercraft! We went by the seals & birds on the dock and buoy. We saw Lil Toot taxiing passengers across the way. I might take that next time. It also provides a narrated tour. Our captain got us around without a hitch. The tour guide was the star of the show, she was so awesome! Maddy is very knowledgeable about the area and shared about the history. She also has a great delivery of fun facts! Her voice is used for various promotion bits for Santa Barbara. At the end of the tour, she played "Happy Birthday" on her trombone! Nicely talented! When in Santa Barbara, take this tour! Just do it!!

The tour was very exciting learning history of santa barbara. The tour was very smooth, but the…read moreseating was a little tight other than that. We had a great time.

This boat ride around the marina and the ocean was great…read more Nice Captain, solid boat, no issues, basically calm seas and enough wind. Saw 50 dolphins due to the Captain knowing where to go. This is a great way to enjoy Santa Barbara for a small amount of money. Totally do it.

We had the most incredible experiences with Captain Martin -- seeing hundreds of dolphins swimming…read morealongside the boat, snorkeling and eating fresh seared scallops that he dove for at Santa Cruz Island, watching humpback whales breach dozens of times as we crossed the channel -- just amazing!! Fun and trustworthy captain who goes the extra mile to create memorable experiences.

It's always a nice little break whenever we're down here. Slightly different from State Street in a…read moresense as you're away from the crowds but it's a different kind of crowd here. You have the waterfront and beach. Right when you drive in, there's parking on both side. The lot out front is a paid lot which I believe is 3.00 per hours. If you continue to drive through, there's a lot there that's free I believe. It's a hit or miss in that one as it tends to get utilized first. Along the waterfront are some restaurants which I highly do recommend Brophy's Bro and the Santa Barbara Fish Market. If you love seafood, this is your place. Pretty much everything is near each other so you don't have to walk far. Liquor store, realtor, public restrooms, shop, and a few other businesses. But if you continue walking on the path along the water, it leads you out to the walkway and jetty. It's a beautiful strip so it's definitely worth checking out. At the end of the path, you're literally right across the pier. A small beach depending on the time with the tide. Regardless if you're there for the beach, harbor, a meal or just taking it in. This place is quite nice. Nothing crazy but a nice views of boats and the waterfront. The path along the front will lead you to and from downtown. If you like a nice walk, that'll be pretty or a nice bike ride. Regardless where you're at, it's a nice place to just take it in.

Loved visiting and taking in the beauty of this place!…read more Beautiful harbor to walk around. Many boats, signs with some history on the local history/fishing, and a few small business nearby if you want to enjoy a meal out too. Walk to the end of the wharf for the best views. 90 min parking for free. Otherwise, it's about $4 an hour.

Our family had a beautiful day with Captain Dennis and Nick. We chartered this boat to honor our…read moreparents wishes to scatter their ashes together at sea where they met. They made it very easy to schedule and communicate with which made our experience memorable Thank you both from the bottom of our hearts.

We had a great time sailing yesterday with Sunset Kidd Sailing Cruises! It was a lot of fun and our…read morepup had a great time

The Sunset cruise was amazing!! The crew had everything so nice and it was so smooth, clear and…read morebeautiful. What a perfect adventure.

Went on the double dolphin last week and the blonde crew member was amazing she made the whole…read morecruise. Such a hard worker. Enjoyed myself. Highly recommend .

Island Cats are awesome! Had a great experience taking my family out for a sunset outing on their…read more30' motor catamaran. The boat was extremely clean and well taken care of. We enjoyed stunning views of Santa Barbara and enjoyed a meal we brought along with us. If you are interested in diving, fishing, or even just a scenic outing. Island Cats are a fantastic operation. Captain Ian was extremely professional and made us feel safe and secure on the water. I would recommend Island Cats to anyone wanting to explore the waters of Santa Barbara!

My friend and I used a SB Sailing house credit from 6 years ago... long story, for a Sunset…read moreCatamaran Sailing Cruise. We called to confirm the credit was still being honored, they were very accommodating. We reserved a space for 2 on a Wednesday for the Sunset Catamaran Sailing Cruise at 6:00PM. There's a meeting spot at the SB Sailing office at the SB Habor. Paid parking is available. We were able to walk from our hotel to the meeting location. Our sail was practically a private sail. There were about maybe the most 14 people, which was so nice. The crew was a Captain and his Assistant, both were very nice Unfortunate Mother Nature did not provide any wind that evening so the Captain had to use engine power that whole evening (it was a very tame ride). The sunset was beautiful glad we did it and it wasn't crowded. I think it worth doing once. Helpful hints: We went May 6th, I wore pants and a long sleeve shirt plus wore a light weight padded jacket and I was fine. It was cold and quit a few of the other passenger were freezing. The sail boat does supply blankets and 2 restroom and drinks and snacks purchase.

February 2026 -- Sunset sailing with friends was absolutely fabulous. The crew was wonderful, the…read morecatamaran was beautiful & the views were stunning. Being out on the ocean was pure joy--an unforgettable experience I'd happily do again