THE LAND SHARK Showing you Santa Barbara by land and sea

The Land Sha Showing you Santa Barbara by Land and Sea!

Perhaps you’ve seen the big colorful boat on wheels cruising the streets of Santa Barbara with passengers smiling on it. And perhaps you’ve wondered, “What is that thing? And where is it going?” Well, it’s eventually going to splash into the sea! That’s right, the 39’ “Land Shark” is one-half bus and one-half boat, and is the only way to see Santa Barbara by both land and sea. Up to 49 passengers are treated to a 90-minute tour of Santa Barbara’s historical landmarks and rich maritime history, which

is personally narrated in a most humorous and entertaining style. Adults are enthralled with the city’s unique history and architecture, while children can’t wait to splash into the ocean. Suddenly, after 60 minutes of land cruising, the Land Shark reaches the boat-launching ramp and, with an amusing airline-style safety and life jacket demonstration by the tour guide, splashes into the big blue sea.

For the next 30 minutes, passengers are now cruising the beautiful harbor and Santa Barbara waterfront, with exquisite views of the city and mountainous backdrop as seen only from a boat. The witty tour guide tells of maritime legends and the colorful history of Stearns Wharf (California’s oldest working wharf ), the Breakwater and the coastal oil platforms. And perhaps even more fun is the citing of numerous marine mammals, such as seals, sea lions, dolphins and local sea birds, who seem unafraid of this “Land Shark.” The comical tour guide now displays his knowledge as a marine naturalist.

As the boat climbs back to dry land and returns to its original departure area near State Street and Stearns Wharf, it is not uncommon to hear children ask their parents “Can we do that again?” This fun-filled amphibious adventure is truly one of Santa Barbara’s “Must-Dos.”

Land & Sea Tours offers these adventures daily at 12pm & 2pm (and 4pm in summer). Tickets are only $30 for adults, and $20 for kids. Reservations are not required. A jacket or sweatshirt is suggested, and don’t forget your camera! Private tours and sunset cocktail cruises are also available. For more information, call (805) 683-7600, or visit their website at www.out2seeSB.com

• SANTA BARBARA’S ONLY LAND AND SEA TOUR! • DEPARTS DAILY FROM STATE ST. @ STEARNS WHARF • 90 MIN. TOURS 12PM• 2PM • 4PM $30 ADULTS • $20 KIDS TCP #016637-S • (805) 683-7600 • www.Out2seeSB.com • SANTA BARBARA’S ONLY LAND AND SEA TOUR!