The Sea League is a Santa Barbara nonprofit that connects kids to the ocean through mentored, non-competitive water sports. Its summer program is a week-long overnight camp at Dos Pueblos Ranch featuring sea-cave kayaking, snorkeling at the Channel Islands, boogie boarding, and fishing, while year-round after-school and weekend programs (April-November) cover surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing, and tide pooling with UC Santa Barbara student mentors. Scholarships are available.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact The Sea League directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★James JenningsOur son had a blast this Spring. He needed an activity that was just his, and he thrived. In general, he can be shy and slow to warm up to people. The Sea League allowed him to be himself and grow. He has a love of nature and the ocean so it was a great fit !
★★★★★Bailee RobertsJust the very best way for kids to spend the afternoon in Santa Barbara. The coaches are just wonderful and my kid can now surf. Highly recommend.
★★★★★Rebecca TuckerMy daughter has done two sea league sessions so far and has loved both. It’s really helped her confidence in the ocean and such a great way to end a school day. When I pick her up she’s always in a good mood :). The instructors and team are amazing - so great at connecting with kids, being figures they can look up to / see themselves in, and in how they foster a sense of wonder and appreciation for the ocean.
★★★★★María José PanaderoWhat an amazing program! I really can't praise it enough! My three kids have been part of the program since we discovered it three years ago, and they have loved every minute of it. Their passion and respect of the ocean have grown with every session, and they have made personal connections (especially with the instructors) that will last forever. Needless to say, Chris is one of a kind, someone who has fought to implement his vision for a better world for our kids and our planet. His instructors are equally passionate and amazing! Thank you Rachel, Mónica, Sacha, Minami, Ryan, Charlotte, Cassandra, and all the other coaches we have met and are so fond of.
★★★★★Carrie PurcellThe coaches and staff running Sea League have been incredibly helpful and patient with any questions we’ve had along the way. The consistency of getting in the ocean each week has increased my daughter’s confidence and love of the water and all her counselors have been top notch. At pick up after every session she always has the biggest smile on her face after an afternoon of epic adventure and play. We absolutely love Sea League and would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone!!