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Its one of the most amazing wildlife migrations on the planet. With this whale watching catamaran cruise, youll have the rare opportunity to spot one while spending an unforgettable time cruising aboard a luxury catamaran. The museum offers rotating exhibits, guest lectures, orchestra performances and classes for adults and children. We are one of the few whale watching companies to offer year round whale watching and a whale watch guarantee. Santa barbara bus tours and vacation packages west coast. The whale house santa barbara house rental paradise. Ride your easytouse beach cruiser to key landmarks such as state street and the santa barbara mission as your knowledgeable guide shares the citys history during this santa barbara bike tour. May 12, 2019 santa barbara whale watching package voyage out onto the sparkling blue coastal waters of santa barbara aboard the condor express, a highspeed catamaran, to catch sight of migrating whales. Santa barbara sailing center is a whole community on and off the water, and santa barbaras only allages conciergelevel rental, charter, and bareboat event center. Santa barbara whale watching pacific coast highway travel. Stearns wharf glides out into the gentle pacific, the queen of the missions faithfully guards her city from the hills above, and the courthouse with its sunken garden, panoramic tower view, and classic spanish colonial. Ventura whale watching deals in ventura, ca groupon. Hop aboard a whale watching tour and see why the santa barbara channel is one of the best venues in the world for spotting sea life.
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