Sailing in Santa Barbara is a pastime that anyone visitor can get into. There's just something magical about skimming across the water's surface, the sails snapping in the wind and the cool ocean mist dampening your hair and cheeks; once you try it, you will be hooked. Admit it, you're intrigued already, aren't you?
Chances are you don't have a sailboat with you and you probably don't know how to sail either, but don't let either of those issues stop you. Where there's a will, there's a way, and our way is to charter a sailboat! If you're not interested in learning to sail yourself, why not charter a sunset sail? California sunsets-especially those over the coast of Santa Barbara-are nothing less than spectacular, and when viewed from the deck of a romantic sailing vessel, you'll find yourself wishing it never had to end!
There are plenty of companies that offer sunset sailing cruises, our favorite being Santa Barbara Sailing Center. Their sunset cruise aboard the Double Dolphin lasts about two hours and is the perfect conclusion to a long day of sightseeing. Share a glass of bubbly with your life partner as you sail along the Santa Barbara coastline, catching sight of dolphins, sea lions, and of course, that sunset. It's cool after the sun sets, so make sure you bring a sweater on this sunset cruise you will remember for a lifetime!
For those hands-on types, you will never be satisfied unless you have the opportunity to try it yourself, and fortunately for you, sailing lessons are available for your learning enjoyment! Santa Barbara Sailing Center also offers a variety of sailing lesson packets, including ASA Instructional packages, ASA certification courses, and even online classes to refresh knowledge you may already have, as well as a few others. Whatever you need, Santa Barbara Sailing Center has your back! Before long you will be jibbing your sails, ducking to avoid the boom or... oh heck, who are we kidding; our knowledge of sailing terms is limited to portholes and starboard. Obviously, we prefer the sunset sails rather than learning to man the boat ourselves!
Book your romantic and luxurious Paradise Retreats vacation home, vacation villa or condo today, and discover the beauty of sailing in Santa Barbara for yourself! Check out this example of an incredible vacation rental, our beautiful Summerland Stagecoach Cottage.
