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Elkhorn Slough Safari - Moss Landing is located off Highway 1 at the mouth of the Elhorn Slough, between Santa Cruz and Monterey. Climb aboard a 27-foot pontoon boat to explore the Elkhorn Slough, one of California's largest and wildlife rich wetland. Get an up-close view of sea otters, harbor seals, waterfowl and more. This is an excellent opportunity for wildlife photography. Two hour tours with a wildlife expert are available as well as many options for specialty cruises.
Elkhorn Slough Safari
8022 Moss Landing Road
Moss Landing, CA 95039
(831) 633-5555
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Zeppelin Airship Tours - Monterey are available out of the Monterey Peninsula Airport and offer unrivaled views of Monterey Bay. Soar above Cannery Row, Pebble Beach and Carmel in quiet comfort. Longer trips are available that head further south to Big Sure and the Santa Lucia Mountains. The Monterey Peninsula Airport is located off the Salinas Highway 68 near the intersection of the Cabrillo Highway 1.
Airship Ventures, Inc.
Monterey Peninsula Airport
200 Fred Kane Drive #200
Monterey, CA 93940
(650) 969-8100
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Bay Bikes Rentals - Monterey is located at Cannery Row in Monterey. They rent bikes by the hour for exploring the region at a leisurely or cruising the Monterey Bay Coastal Bike Path. Several bike choices are available including road, mountain, tandem, kid's BMX, trailers for toddlers and even 4 to 6 passenger surrey bikes. Reservations available. Join a group for one of their tour options.
Bay Bikes Rentals
585 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-2453
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Submarine - Morro Bay tours are available in Morro Bay in semi-submersible vessels. Sub Sea Tours is located along the Embarcadero in Morro Bay Harbor. View seals, sea lions and otters from the top deck as you traverse to the other end of the harbor and a large kelp forest. Go below deck to view local fish species thriving in the kelp. Several 45-minute tours are offered daily.
Sub Sea Tours
699 Embarcadero #9
Morro Bay, California 93442
(805) 772-9463
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Windhaven Glider Rides - Santa Inez offers glider plane rides over the pristine Santa Inez Valley. Soar silently through the sky for up to 30 minutes while taking in views of Lake Cachuma, multiple wineries and the Pacific Ocean. Gliders are motorless planes that are towed by another plane using a cable. Once altitude is achieved, the tow cable is released setting the glider free in the wind.
Windhaven Glider Rides
900 Airport Road
Santa Inez, CA 93460
(805) 688-0091
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Wheel Fun Rentals - Solvang has several locations throughout the Central Coast. They rent unique bicycles including 2 to 6-person Surrey bikes, beach cruisers, road bikes, kids bikes and more. Look for them along bike paths in touristy locations. Central Coast locations include Avila Beach, Pismo Beach, Solvang, Santa Barbara, Ventura Harbor and Oxnard.
Wheel Fun Rentals
475 First Street (Next to Solvang Park)
Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-0091
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Bob Jones Bike Trail - Avila Beach follows the beautiful Avila Creek in southern San Luis Obisbo County. Bring your own bike or rent one in Avila Beach. Follow the paved trail through golf courses and oak dotted hillsides for nearly 3-miles into San Luis Obispo. Bring your bathing suit and stop for a dip at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort.
Bob Jones Bike Trail
Avila Beach, California 93424
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Wave Jammers - Avila Beach rents jet skis, boats, bikes and also offers guided jet ski and boat tours. Tour destinations include Pirate's Cove, Dinosaur Caves, Pismo Beach Pier, Guadalupe Dunes, the Port San Luis Lighthouse and much more. Trailers are also available for you to tow their jet skis to your favorite lake. Rent a bike for an hour or more and cruise along Front Street or head out on the picturesque Bob Jones Bike Trail.
Wave Jammers
404 Front Street
Avila Beach, CA 93424
(805) 550-3347
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Jeep Tours - Santa Barbara are available in Santa Barbara with Cloud Climber Jeep Tours. Climb aboard one of their Jeeps for an adventure through the back-country trails of Santa Barbara. Choose from mountain, wine country or sunset tours. Driver is included! Twist along an old stage coach road, traverse wine country trails for wine tasting, climb a mountain peak for an unforgettable sunset, or discover little-known trailheads revealing ancient Chumash Indian petroglyphs.
Cloud Climbers Jeep Tours
202 W. Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, California 93101
(805) 646-3200
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Segway Tours - Santa Barbara are offer by Segway of Santa Barbara. They are located off Highway 1 near Stearn's Wharf in Santa Barbara. Join tours for 2 to 3 hours that explore many interesting and picturesque sites in Santa Barbara. All tours begin at Stearn's Wharf and head to destinations like the historic 4 Seasons Biltmore & Coral Casino, Butterfly Beach, Santa Barbara Zoo, the courthouse, Spanish Mission and more.
Segway of Santa Barbara
16 Helena Avenue, Suite A
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 963-7672
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Santa Barbara Adventure Company - Santa Barbara is located off Highway 1 from the Milpitas Street exit. Santa Barbara Adventure Company offers a multitude of activities and tours including kayaking, surf lessons, bike tours, rock climbing, horseback riding, paragliding, rope climbing, hiking, wine tours and more. They also offer kayak rentals at East Beach during the summer.
Santa Barbara Adventure Company
720 Bond Avenue
Santa Barbara, California 93103
(805) 884-9283
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Sailing Charters - Santa Barbara are available with Sunset Kidd. They are located off Highway 1 from the Milpitas Street exit. Situated in front of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum in the harbor, Sunset Kidd offers sailing charters and whale watching excursions aboard a 41 foot sailing yacht. Two-hour cruises include morning, afternoon, sunset and full moon adventures. For the more adventurous they offer private charters and overnight trips to the Channel Islands. Whale watching excursions sail with California Grey Whales, Killer Whales, Fins, Humpbacks, Minkes, Pilots, & Blue Whales.
Sunset Kidd
125 Harbor Way
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 962-8222
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Santa Barbara Sailing Center - Santa Barbara is located off Highway 1 from the Castillo or Bath Street exits. Situated at the end of the Santa Barbara harbor, Santa Barbara Sailing Center offers boat rentals, sailing instruction, kayak instruction, charters and public cruises. Boat rentals include everything from kayaks to power boats. Public cruises include dinner cruises, sunset cruises, kayak excursions, whale watching and more.
Santa Barbara Sailing Center
133 Harbor Way
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(800) 350-9090
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Condor Express - Santa Barbara is located off Highway 1 from the Castillo or Bath Street exits. Situated at the end of the Santa Barbara harbor, Condor Express offers several boating excursions including whale watching, birding, party cruises, dinner cruises, kayaking and more.
Condor Express
301 W. Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
(805) 882-0088
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Skydive Santa Barbara - Lompoc is located off Highway 1 north of Santa Barbara in Lompoc. Situated at the Lompoc Airport, Skydive Santa Barbara offers several tamdem skydiving options from 10,500 feet up to 18,000 feet. The higher the altitude - the longer the freefall. Enjoy astounding views of the Channel Islands and California's Central Coast.
Skydive Santa Barbara
1801 North H Street
Suite G
Lompoc, CA 93436
(877) 652-5867
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