Unique things to do in Santa Barbara

OPEN ! 805-403-3301 Text me If you would like to ADD YOGA TO YOUR SURF LESSON. OR have any questions about this experience or really anything SB related. ----ALL TIMES ARE FLEXIBLE. Just message me if you want a different time. ----YES. You can BRING MORE PEOPLE, whether they want surf or not, if you message me first. THE DAY OF SURF- Upon arrival we will dive into a quick intro and convo about surfing. Then onto the board room & suit rack where we will select the best gear for you and the current conditions. Then we will head to the best local break that is matched for the skill level you wish to surf. A quick warm up and stretch followed by a comprehensive tutorial and safety brief. Once in the water, you will learn to paddle efficiently, catch waves, pop up like a pro, and surf the green face of the wave. We will surf till we can’t feel our arms anymore and our hearts are full of joy. Hope you Join me. Aloha & See you out there Micah G. Barbarians Cave Surf and Yoga 805-403-3301 All levels of Yogis and surfers Welcome. MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM! There may be a swim test.

Our electric bike tour will take you through the best bike routes, historical highlights, and great viewpoints of Santa Barbara! Our tour has the potential to show most if not all of Santa Barbara’s need-to-see spots. Our Ebike tour will take you to hot spots in town as well as areas a little more behind the scenes! Don’t forget your phone/camera as there will be plenty of photo opportunities. Our fun and informative bike tour is available every day of the week! Other things to note: The Ebikes have pedal-assist technology so you will be pedaling but the motors do most of the work. Helmets are required if your'e <18 yrs and recommended but not required if you're >18 yrs. This tour is only able to operate with a minimum of 2 tour-goers. If you're a solo traveler and the only one signed up for the tour we'll be in touch with alternate options that we have available. This is a group tour that leaves daily at 2pm. In order to make the experience enjoyable for everyone participating, we ask that you please plan on ARRIVING 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE TOUR STARTS. We will wait 5-10 minutes after the start time, but after that, we will have to begin the tour without you.

We'll start from Santa Barbara's center - WEST BEACH! Located on the sand across from the Harbor View Inn Hotel. From there you'll get geared up with ocean kayaks, paddles, life vests, and there will be a shed to lock up belongings you prefer not to get soggy. We'll slide the kayaks into the ocean and off we'll be to explore! EACH PARTICIPANT MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM TO JOIN Call us at 805-628-2444 for other options! Most paddles include gliding along the beautiful boats docked in our harbor. From there we'll experience Sandspit, a favorite little beach perfect for catching a tender wave, taking a break, and snapping some photos. Our favorite part is showing you the adorable family of sea lions that sun bathe on a buoy out in the middle of the channel! After saying goodbye to the sea lions we'll navigate along Stearn's Warf taking in the gorgeous riviera landscape all while letting the tide push you gently back to the coast making the return paddle a breeze. Hope to paddle with you soon! Parking is free on the streets around the hotels off of Cabrillo blvd, or, if you don't mind paying there's an easy parking lot at Garden and Cabrillo to the left or south of the pier. This tour is only able to operate with a minimum of 2 tour-goers. If you're a solo traveler and the only one signed up for the tour we'll be in touch with alternate options.

Once you book your beach ride, we meet you the day of the ride at our ranch located in Summerland, CA. The beach ride is approx 90 minutes long total. We ride from our ranch through the trails down to the beach, we do cross on the over pass and there is a small section where we ride on a public road to get to and from the beach. Once we are on the beach we ride along the shore with the fresh air, cool breeze and salt water below our hooves. We then ride back through the trails to the ranch where we started. Other things to note: We do require all riders wear a helmet for safety. Please keep in mind, the ranch is a working ranch, with horses, dogs and our staff, we do have a portable restroom on-site and a picnic table. Please also note that our weight limit is 250lbs. If you book this experience and anyone in your group is over 250lbs, they will not be able to join the ride. This is for the safety of the horses and rider. We also ask that you please arrive 15 mins early to enjoy the entire experience. If you are late your group will have to leave without you as this is a group activity.

Upon arrival you will be handed a smock and gloves and a chocolate Bar mold. There will be a choice of White, Milk or Dark Chocolate to pour and then head on over to the Toppings BAR where you'll find everything from the common to the unusual inclusion to add to your chocolate mold. Then while your Bar hardens you can customize your label with a variety of Art Supplies at little intimate tables outside in the front paseo. Then pop out your very own flavored bar, bag it, seal it and wrap it with your very own artwork.

I'll be meeting you at a local surf spot that is tucked away, just south of SB where there's easy free parking and even easier waves to surf! All participants must be able to swim. Please call or text me at 805-708-9878 if you have any questions! I'll have a surfboard and comfortable suit ready and waiting for you when you arrive. After we suit up we'll then hit the beach to go over some etiquette and techniques needed for surfing before entering the water. If you'd like to extend your time in the water please let me know. My top priority is keeping you safe, confident in your ability, and excited about surfing! I'll do everything in my power to get you standing up on the surfboard or improving your ability! ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM. I look forward to meeting you and hopefully sharing a triumphant surfing memory! Other things to note: In order for safety to be the top priority I do ask that you know how to swim and that you are comfortable in ocean water. You must be 7 years or older to surf with me. This lesson is only able to operate with a minimum of 2 people. If you're a solo traveler and the only one signed up for the lesson we'll be in touch with alternate options that we have available. If you are interested in another time slot not listed, please give us a call at 805-708-9878.

Upon arrival, you will greet the horses we have rescued. You will be able to participate in their care and maintenance, including feeding, watering, cleaning, and grooming. After they have been cared for, you will get to interact with the horses in their environment, and engage in other activities they enjoy most, which includes going for walks, leading them through an obstacle course, or learning how to give them a massage. You will also learn about the healing work that we do, and hear about the horses' amazing survival stories. This will be a wonderful day you will remember, and the horses may thank you with a cuddle!

We will meet at Chase Palm Park. From there, we'll walk the streets and make our way down to East Beach. We will explore the beautiful beach and the variety of breathtaking scenery will offer a multitude of backgrounds for your photos. I'll help find the right poses to create the most flattering images possible. You will be able to take home personalized pictures of your stay in Santa Barbara - a souvenir not many people get! This experience is offered for couples, engagements, elopements, weddings, pre-weddings, family, proposals, and portraits. This experience is in close proximity to water, so you may get wet! If you prefer another location in Santa Barbara (Goleta, Montecito, Mountains, etc) it is possible if you let me know in advance.

I am an experienced instructor that will help you take your skills to the next level while feeling safe and at ease in the water. I guarantee that you will have an experience of a lifetime! We are currently offering lessons.. call us at 805-966-3613, or visit our website: SurfHappens dot com Surf Happens is Santa Barbara’s premier surf school. For more than twenty years, we have taught the sport of surfing and the spirit of Aloha, to students of all ages and abilities, from 11 months old, to 88 years old, with alumni now including a few World Surf League competitors! Our surf lessons guarantee to have you up and riding during your first session. We will meet at Santa Claus Beach, one of Santa Barbara’s most beloved beaches with consistent waves year-round. Our hour and a half lessons include: *History and origins of surfing and the spirit of Aloha *Turtle Philosophy *Step by step approach to checking ocean conditions for hazards *How to read the Wind, Waves, Tides, & Currents (WWTC) *Ocean safety. The four primary types of surf spots, all of which are found in Santa Barbara. *Reading the line up (how, where and why waves break) *Etiquette *Fundamental movements to the surfboard All lessons include expert instruction, wetsuit, surfboard, Surf Happens hats, and access to HOT SHOWERS!! Other things to note Parking is not an issue in the area. The residential parking can be used by anyone and there is NO TIME LIMIT which is perfect for those taking their own car. So come down and relax at the beach!

Personalized tasting experience in our winery: a custom curated tasting of SAMsARA wines in our cellar featuring both current and library releases. This is a bespoke experience one-on-one with a member of our winemaking team. We will give our guests an in-depth look to our winemaking ethos, production methods and explain the nuances of winemaking that contribute to the power, complexity and balance of our wines. Specifically, we will taste 6 wines (chosen with the guests' preferences in mind) and tour our cellar. During harvest (September - November) you will be able to see first-hand how our wines are crafted and may even be able to lend a hand in the process! This experience is a great way to ask questions, learn about what makes Santa Barbara County wines unique and take a behind-the-scenes look at our winery. We are the only tasting room in Goleta, CA, about 10 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. Our winery is located adjacent to our tasting room and all of our wine is made right here! Samsara is a boutique producer (~3000 cases/year) of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Grenache and Syrah sourced from the Sta. Rita Hills region of Santa Barbara County. We partner with sustainably, responsibly farmed, top-tier vineyards and use a minimal intervention approach in the cellar. SAMsARA has a passion for pure, sustainably made wines that infer a sense of place.

First we will try to determine which of four areas would be of your interest. RANCH HISTORY, ANTIQUES, CLASSIC AUTOMOBILES, AVOCADO AGRICULTURE/CULINARY. Our guests will be able to see the beauty of avocado and citrus orchards as well as equestrian activities while visiting a variety of sites on this beautiful ranch. After circumnavigating the small pond and viewing the 19th century Hollister Office structure turned Private Library we will go past the Horse show barn and head back to the hilltop home to view the city and the Pacific Ocean from the expansive decks. We will have some informal conversation and the making of fresh guacamole with chips and beverage offering a pleasant dining experience. Ladies especially (and the men as well) will enjoy the rare opportunity to visit a most unusual "Man Cave" created from a 1920 massive water tank with a 17' ceiling which is now full of antiques, a teapot collection and an interesting accumulation of models, books and art work. Other things to note Dress comfortably for outdoor activity. Weather can be warm or cool but usually sunny days for the tour. A 1928 Fordor Sedan is alternately available as well. Bring a hat, sunglasses and a camera!

Once your experience is booked, you will join us at our barn where you will get to meet our "furry" friends. You will get to pet, play, hand walk, groom and spoil our mini horses, Nicci and Luigi. Nicci, is the spunky and sassy mini, she loves long walks on the beach and teasing her little brother Luigi. Luigi, the smallest of the 2, is quite the gentleman, very sweet, but sneaky, so you better watch those treats when they are in your hands! Other things to note The ranch is a working ranch, with horses, dogs and our staff, we do have a portable restroom on-site and a picnic table.

Energized Bikes LLC, offers guided solar-charged ebike tours of Santa Barbara's city and waterfront. Guests receive Ebike instructions as well as insights and unique Santa Barbara stories at prominent and off-the-beaten-path locations. Professionally maintained quality mid-drive Ebikes are brought to the customer in a solar-roofed cargo trailer. Customers wear intercom equipped helmets for safety, tour narration, and intergroup communication. I am the sole guide and owner and previously owned, for over a decade, a local wine tour business. I pride myself on providing a quality experience where the customer feels that they have gotten more than their money's worth. I have lived in Santa Barbara for almost 3 decades and know the city and it's history well. I am also very familiar with the local food and wine scene and I am a Certified Sommelier. I love providing guests with additional and useful information to enhance their Santa Barbara stay.

Aloha and thank you for checking out our World Surf League Lesson. Our lessons are 2 hours and can be scheduled at various times throughout the day depending on prior scheduling, wind and tides. Please contact us prior to scheduling to ensure everything will work as you would like. For the first time surfer, we'll start with a brief land lesson to cover the fundamentals of getting into the ocean, where to position yourself on your board, paddling technique and how to get through the waves, as well as how to turn your board, catch a wave and most importantly stand up and surf! For those that already have some experience we'll talk about your goals before heading into the lineup to cover the fundamentals of weight transfer, turning, cutbacks and floaters. Other things to note Lessons are 2 hours and include your board, a proper fitting wetsuit, sunscreen, and professional instructor.

We'll first meet at the parking lot of one of our local beaches in Goleta near UCSB. There we will take about 5 mins to get geared up with wetsuits, impact vests, and helmets. We first will spend about 15 to 20 mins to acquaint you with the board and go over safety and the fundamentals of foiling on the beach. Then we spend the rest of the time out in the water with an instructor giving you feedback to help provide a memorable experience! We look forward to flying with you! The experience fist opens up at 9am.