Kayak and Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals in Santa Barbara
The Paddle Sports Center dock has been Santa Barbara's premier rental center for 20 years. We rent recreation kayaks, fishing kayaks, peddle kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUP), surfboards, boogie boards, tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, paco pads, and watersport accessories such as life jackets and wetsuits.
The Santa Barbara Waterfront is a great place to view wildlife such as dolphins and sea lions and the Paddle Sports Center is open from 7am-7pm everyday of the week so you can explore the California coast at your convenience.
- All ages can play, as long as you know how to swim.
- Life Jacket (PFD), paddle, and seat included for kayak rentals
- Wetsuit, paddle leash, and PFD included for SUP rentals.
- We require a valid driver's license for all rentals.
- Rentals that are taken from the store will be charged a $10 transport fee (members excluded).
| Rental Rates |
2 HR |
4 HR |
24 Hours/ 1 Day |
| KAYAK-SINGLE |
$25 |
$30 |
$50 |
| KAYAK-TANDEM |
$40 |
$50 |
$65 |
| PEDAL-KAYAK SINGLE |
$35 |
$45 |
$65 |
| PEDAL-KAYAK TANDEM |
$50 |
$60 |
$75 |
| Stand-Up Paddle Board Soft Top |
$40 |
$65 |
$100 |
| Stand-Up Paddle Board Premium |
$50 |
$75 |
$120 |
| Closed-Deck Kayak |
$40 |
$50 |
$65 |
| Surfboards |
$10 |
$20 |
$30 |
Recommended Harbor Route (takes about 2 hours):
Group Rentals:
Paddle Sports of Santa Barbara has largest fleet of rental kayaks on the central coast. We can deliver and pick-up these kayaks from a number of locations along the coast. We have supported adventure races, birthday parties, wedding parties, school groups and a many other large group events from San Luis Obispo to Santa Monica. The pricing is based on the # of kayaks, delivery location and the amount of support the group needs from Paddle Sports on location. Please give us a call and we will provide a quote based on these parameters.
Call 805-899-4925 for group rental reservations.
Rental Locations |
Dockside in the Santa Barbara Harbor
directions to rental location |
West Beach by Stearns Wharf |
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| Dockside Kayak Launch |
Beach Kayak Launch |
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions for Kayak Rentals :
- Any person who paddles or rides on any kayak must be able to swim!
- What about Children?
- UNDER 12 must be in a tandem kayak with an adult.
- No more than 2 people per tandem kayak.
- If under 45 lbs, we must have the correct life jacket for the child for them to participate.
- 12-18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
- Closed deck kayaks can be rented by those who have completed an introductory sea kayak class or have equivalent experience
- You can go anywhere along the coast. There are no boundaries.
- We do not rent kayaks at or for use at the Channel Islands due to liability restrictions. No exceptions.
- Single person kayak weight limit is 300 lbs. Tandem kayak is 450 lbs
- Reservations are recommended on weekends and everyday from July-August.
- Dress to get wet, and bring a dry set of clothing for afterwards.
- We have lockers available at our harbor store only.
- Drivers license is held for deposit.
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