SBTC is my favorite Santa Barbara destination! Shane and Chris helped me get over my crippling fear of trapeze and give it a go on my 40th birthday! I've never done anything so outside of my comfort zone and it honestly changed me as a person. Not only was I energized and adrenalized for literal days, but I proved to myself that I can do ANYTHING! And now onto my daughter's experience at Santa Barbara Trapeze Co. My 12 year old has finally found her "thing"...and there's no looking back! The crew at SBTC truly understands the importance of fostering confidence in their students. My daughter has grown leaps and bounds when it comes to her self-love & self-confidence. She feels nurtured, cared for, safe, motivated, supported, and celebrated. It just doesn't get any better than that. Words can't describe how eternally grateful I am for SBTC. read more

Santa Barbara Trapeze - Kids Activities Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I have been driving by this Trapeze spot for ever and finally went in while we had family from out of town. We signed our 5 nieces and nephews up (ages 5-10) and they all LOVED it. The staff were so kind, helpful, patient and safe with the kids. One of the kids was afraid of heights and they helped him overcome his fear which was so inspiring. read more

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Amazing experience! All 4 of us elder millennial females were able to successfully do the hanging swing, hook knees while swinging, hang from knees while swinging and a catch!!! We all agree that it was a worthwhile experience in spite of different levels of fitness including being out of shape. The experience was very safe with all the safety equipment and the very capable, friendly, welcoming, patient, passionate and experienced staff. Our group ranged from individuals that picked it up quickly and some that needed some coaching and practice to get it. All were encouraged and felt welcome! Instructors were patient when participants got scared and don't push you when you're not ready. They successfully coached you into progressively getting better. Would highly recommend and want to try again when back in town! Thanks SB Trapeze!!!!!!! read more

If you're thinking about going trapezing, stop thinking and just do it. Fun for all ages, Shane and his crew will make sure you have a great time no matter your age or ability level. Trapeze can be for anyone! In a regular two hour beginner class, you'll learn a basic hang, a knee hang, and maybe even a catch. Each time, you'll feel more and more confident and you'll shock yourself with what you're able to do! The staff at SBTC sure know how to make you feel safe when jumping off the platform and hurdling through the air. Not gonna lie, it's absolutely terrifying when you lean out and reach for that bar for the first time but once you jump, it's the most exhilarating and addicting feeling. I've taken two flight lessons here now and Eric was one of our instructors that stood out both times who made sure we felt confident and safe practicing the flying positions on the floor first. He is high energy, goofy, and makes sure guests have a great time. Whether you're looking to entertain a group of kids or friends, team building, or try a new hobby, you should check this place out! read more

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I 'd give this company 10 stars if they allowed it. Seriously, everyone should try this AT LEAST once in their lifetime! What an awesome experience! Great view, definitely worth the drive and it absolutely tests your trust and fearlessness! Two things that we all can use a dose of! But by far, the instructors were amazing! Shane, Chris, Eric and Drew made the experience fun and motivated everyone to just trust themselves and the instructors. What a great day! I highly recommend Santa Barbara Trapeze Company... I'll be back there in a couple weeks to fly again! Thank you guys, that was so much fun! read more

My daughter has been flying with them for about 5 months now and my son just started trampoline/parkour, and we are huge fans. The environment, people, peers, and experience is beyond compare and has done amazing things to support our family. Recently we also hosted our daughters 13th birthday party with SB Trapeze and had 10 kiddos, most of our guests were new to flying. The co-owner and trainers were incredible with each and every kid and gave each an incredible opportunity to try new things, grow, and shift their perspectives on doing hard things and tackling flying 20+ feet above the ground. I would highly recommend SB Trapeze for camps, consistent after school activities, and parties for people of all ages. read more

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This weekend I got to do something that I've had on my mind only since this past January. I never even considered doing anything like this before. But when we got to the Santa Barbara Trapeze Co. I was asked by a few instructors about how I found them. I told them Well, first Google. And maybe it's cliche or cheesy but I've been listening to a lot of David Goggins and others who's message is essentially Life is short - Do the things that scare you. And this SCAAAARRRREEEED me to pieces! So in January, I decided to look up flying trapeze, I wrote down on my calendar Weekend in Santa Barbara, dinner, flying trapeze for my 40th. Friday at 4 was my booked class. I slept awful the night before. I woke up around 6:20 in the morning and went for a walk and did some yoga on the beach. I really wasn't nervous surprisingly all day. My husband and I got there first before my inlaws with the kids. It wasn't until I was belted in (tightly!) and it was my turn that my body turned into a percolator. Those that know me, know I am PETRIFIED of heights. I cry on ferris wheels and gondolas. So halfway up the ladder on my first round I started shaking so hard I made the platform shake. My head said STOP. YOU DONT HAVE TO DO THIS. And I went up rung by rung. I death gripped the ladder. I don't know how I grabbed the bar. I don't know how I put a second hand on it. My rational mind knew I was securely fastened in. I was extremely safe and watched over. The instructors knew it. But my deep set fear was strong and taking over. And yet.... I jumped. I DID IT!! And I honestly don't remember the first jump lol. There were 5 year old and 9 year old sisters absolutely slaying it. Climbing up and jumping off with NO FEAR. And I was the almost 40 year old shaking ninny taking my time trying not to hold my breath. But I am PROUD. Really fricking proud of myself. My kids got to see their mom doing something that scared her, but she persevered. I couldn't get myself to let go of the bar with the knee hang (petrified brain wasn't letting me), but this won't be my last time flying the trapeze. I loved it! So I'll do it again. The instructors - Bre, Chris, Cooper were absolutely phenomenal. So encouraging to everyone. Kind and patient and I honestly felt they were truly invested with my succeeding, yet also letting me go at my pace with no pressure. They know what they're doing and they do it flawlessly. And the best part was when we were walking away and one of the instructors, Drew, said Who's carrying the boat?!( Goggins reference) I AM!! read more

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The staff there were so patient and encouraging...this activity was definitely A BIG stretch for me as I am terrified of heights. My first attempt the inner panic was real and felt like I was going to have a heart attack but the staff was so supportive, encouraging and patient I found myself going 3 more times. This is such a great experience for people of all ages (we were a 30's and 40's group of gals with one fearless 6 year old) and we all found ourselves smiling at the end appreciating the experience! read more

This was an unexpected, amazing mind body and confidence building experience. My 15 yo and I took a class and both were apprehensive, but the instructors were so kind, used all the right words to teach us, and made you feel confident enough to take each step - even if you feel like chickening out. First you trapeze and swing, then you hook your legs up and let go, and third you let go and are caught by one of them! Was a truly gratifying experience. You must try this. I read more

This place is amazing. We have been here twice now for our daughter who is 10. She first went when she was 8 and really wanted to do this but was very scared and apprehensive once it started. The staff was amazing to get her to try and our daughter saw success. This got her to be more confident in trying things that were uncomfortable and then she was doing so much more the second time we took her. We do not live in Santa Barbara but our son goes to college there. She will most likely do classes here when we drive over to see him. She most recently did one day of a week long day camp and asked if we would allow her to do the entire week next time read more

Santa Barbara Trapeze - Kids Activities Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

This is one of the best times you can have in Santa Barbara. Super unique and totally fun experience where you can go from never having done trapeze before (or even being much of a gymnast) to doing thrilling and exciting moves like knee-hang and culminating in a catch! Super terrific experience made amazing by the wonderful people who work here and their SAFE, fun-loving, friendly, super positive and supportive attitude. Also their expertise in trapeze. I've been three times. My first time with my 5 1/2 year-old daughter and my 18-year-old niece. Once more with my daughter, and then another time with my daughter and some friends. Everybody loves it and walks away transformed. It is just so fun and totally thrilling exhilarating. I can't wait to go again! The camp looks amazing as well, and we will try that when we're in town long enough to enjoy it. Totally top-notch team. I TOTALLY RECOMMEND this experience!!!!! read more

I found SB Trapeze on Yelp and because of stellar reviews I just had to go and try it out. I brought my 5 year old daughter with me. Well, Mama had all the fun. From the minute we arrived, we were welcomed warmly and treated like family. My daughter got scared at the top and Bree was amazing with her, coaxed her to try and she did it. I then got to the top and didn't think I could jump, let alone end up doing anything with the bar but Chris, Cooper, and Bree all empowered me to see my potential! I can't thank them enough for such a great experience. They are all complete professionals, so friendly and made each one of us feel like we were part of their team. I felt completely safe and above all it was exhilarating! If you are a thrill seeker you must visit. I can't wait to go back!! Thank you Chris, Coop, and Bree for an amazing experience. The 2 hours flew by and I'll remember this forever. read more

We signed up my husband and me and three of our kids for a drop-in trapeze class. It was a blast!! The instructors were very professional, encouraging, helpful, and patient. They helped each of us at our different levels to have fun and learn something new. I would highly recommend signing up for a class on vacation! If we Iived here, we would definitely be frequent flyers. read more

My 15 y.o. grandson was visiting so we signed him up for trapeze class. He's a football player so this was totally outside of his element. When Shane told us that he would be back flipping, hooking his legs on the bar to then be caught by Spenser, we didn't believe him. But, he, Spenser, and Oliver are superb teachers and coached my grandson to make these maneuvers on a small bar while swinging high up in the air. Even my grandson was skeptical of his abilities to accomplish these acrobatic trapeze maneuvers and when he did, he felt amazing of his accomplishments. Shane, Spencer and Oliver made the class fun and you feel totally safe in their hands. They play great music for us people on the ground so it a great vibe and 2-hours "fly" by (pun intended). If you're looking for a unique, fun experience, I highly recommend trapeze lessons. read more

Santa Barbara Trapeze - An hour of later you're flying in the air with the greatest of ease... - Kids Activities Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Nicest people doing the most fun thing! I'm a Mom taking a day off with some girls and I never felt more cool or special in a while. Easy on you and the eyes and the most fun time read more

Honestly, the experience was breathtaking. Everyone there was so kind and helpful. They started off easy, just a simple swing, but after a while they helped you so much that you could hang upside down and do a hand off! But of course if you only felt comfortable swinging, that's all you have to do. The highlight of our trip one hundred percent! read more

Get ready to laugh out loud and shout for joy because this place is SO much fun! We were looking for some adventure, and boy, did we find it here! The flyers (instructors) are encouraging in the most positive and happy ways, making you feel confident and capable. And before you know it, you're swinging through the air, upside down, hanging by your legs! Amazing! And as the aunt who responsible for my sister's kid, I was so relieved to see how safe this operation is! They clearly know what they're doing and want everyone to have fun and stay safe. Would I recommend this place? 100%!! read more

Had the best time @Santa Barbara Trapeze this weekend. I'm a first time flyer and by the end of my 2 hour class, I felt on top of the world and so much more confident! The staff are incredibly talented flyers and super humble. They make anyone feel like they can fly and kept us laughing and learning the whole day. You gotta go fly! read more

Santa Barbara Trapeze - Kids Activities Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Amazing place!! You will be surprise how capable your body is On the very first session I was able to perform tricks I never thought I could Absolutely safe and the feeling of flying is just incredible! Great place for any age and ability- gets your adrenaline going and feeling of flying is like never you experience before Thank you, i would recommend this place to anybody In times of covid great place to celebrate your birthday or other party read more

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My wife and I spent our anniversary in Santa Barbara and wanted to try something new. We landed on SB Trapeze and it was incredible. The instructors were enthusiastic and very attentive. They are experts and professionals, but also a fun group. If we're back up this way, I definitely plan on flying again. read more

Class was FANTASTIC! We were walk-ins, having seen the rig in the distance while driving through SB. They made time for us to have a lesson. The coaches were all so incredibly dedicated, they were gracious and kind to the kids, explained EVERYTHING, made them feel safe and then encouraged them to challenge themselves. The kids came in nervous as trepidatious tourists and left as FLYERS and feeling like part of the family. read more

Yesterday my girlfriends and I went to the class, and had such a great time! It was our first time doing trapeze, and it blew our expectations! Shane and the guys at the school were so nice and friendly! They had fun music playing, and the setting and views when you're up on the trapeze are gorgeous! It's a little scary at first, but easier than you think, and super exhilarating, and fun! The guys that work there are very encouraging and make it super fun. You'll love the photos and videos you get after too! Highly recommend, and we're definitely going back! Thanks Randy and Shane! read more

I have been flying with these guys 3 times. Today, I brought my whole family with me for my birthday. It was amazing to share that experience with them. The instructors are so fun and excellent at helping us have a safe and fun time. This time, my teenagers and husband learned the straddle whip, while the rest of us perfected our knee hangs. Can't wait to see what's in store for our next flying adventure. read more

This experience was above and beyond what we expected! Truly a once in a lifetime thing! Located in a cool little park between businesses, there is lots of shade but even then they provide shaded areas with comfy couches. They're expertly trained to make you feel extremely comfortable and your taught how to maneuver on the trapeze. I was super impressed by all the employees! We 100% will be back, and we will be bringing out 4 years old! It was such an awesome experience can't say it enough! read more

The instructors were patient and extremely encouraging. Our girls had a wonderful experience. We plan on going back soon.

Amazing instructors, equal focus on safety and fun. Try it, even if you're scared! It was my very first trapeze experience. Highly recommend. read more

I didn't realize I was capable of anything remotely acrobatic in nature until I did a class with SB Trapeze Co. I have always been a little self conscious because I'm not flexible and don't have the greatest upper body strength, and I fully thought I was gonna make a fool of myself. Despite all this I just went for it, I didn't let myself get too scared, and I listened to what the instructors were telling me. They were so encouraging and kept me completely safe. My fourth time on the bar I ended up swinging upside down (my first time being upside down in my life) and being caught by another guy on the trapeze! This experience boosted my confidence like you wouldn't believe. Now I feel like I can do anything because I conquered my fear and jumped off that ledge and had a total blast. I highly suggest everybody do this at least once in their lives. read more

Santa Barbara Trapeze - Look how stoked the instructors are behind me for my first knee hang! Such an encouraging environment - Kids Activities Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I put my life in four strangers hands this weekend and I have no regrets. Flying on the trapeze is intensely exhilarating and if you're an adrenaline junkie I highly suggest this activity. read more

This is an amazing experience. We flew with Shane, Chris, and SPencer. On my daughters 9th birthday. The experience started weeks before as we were in town with limited hours and called several times and spoke to Chris. he was amazing, patient, and worked hard to accommodate our limited hours. Then we met him, Spencer, and Shane and couldn't have had a better experience. From the banter, friendliness, and making my daughter feel so special on her birthday. Plus we all stuck the landing with Spencer. This is a first class operation and one of the coolest things we have ever done. We will be making the trip up from LA to do this as a family and highly recommend this over ANY other activity. read more

Let me just start off by saying that I'm very afraid of heights. I cannot think of a better or more fun way to conquer this personal demon than by trusting the wonderful people at this super fun place! Shane, Spencer and Miley made me feel so safe and are such supportive teachers that I found myself - on a lovely Sunday afternoon - swinging on a trapeze, high in the air. Although the class was 2 hours and my partner did the whole class (even a full on 'catch') I stuck to the basics and was happy to just grab that bar, swing a couple of times and safely land in the net. It was exhilarating! Zero pressure, 100% support and whatever your comfort level is they'll match with their expertise and supportive instructions. Highly recommend this experience! read more

SBTC is AMAZING! I've been their twice and I feel like I'm part of the community! With awesome, kind and professional staff... I feel safe and happy at the same time! I've been here with my family and by myself, every time better than the first, (how is that even possible?)!. I signed up for the after school classes, very excited. Super safe, fun and amazing. I've learned so much and will continue to! I 100% recommend this place to anyone, anytime! read more

Trapeze school for real? Yes! In two short hours and six swings, my daughters and I learned how to swing and fall, swing upside down and finally be caught just like one does in the circus :-) Connor, Chris and Cooper were there to guide us, catch us and keep us safe. They were very encouraging of a couple younger members of our group and allowed each person to do what they felt comfortable with. It was so much fun and such an unique experience. Would highly recommend! read more

What an amazing experience and workout! I took my first class yesterday and I'm going to quit my job and join the circus now. I'm a bit afraid of heights but the team at SB Trapeze Company was really encouraging. They're great teachers and I felt totally safe. I'll definitely be taking another class soon. It was so much fun! read more

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