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Santa Barbara Outdoor Adventures | Gear Rentals

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Soft top surfboard |
Surfboard

Degree 33, Lib Tech or similar

From $51.75 first night

$17.25 / additional night

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Paddleboarding near Seattle |
Paddleboard

Retrospec, Body Glove or similar

From $46.00 first night

$23.00 / additional night

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Mountain Biking AZ |
Mountain bike rental

Diamondback, Specialized or similar

From $92.00 first night

$46.00 / additional night

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Camping Tent Rental Seattle |
Tent

REI, Big Agnes or similar

From $57.50 first night

$28.75 / additional night

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REI Sleeping Bag Seattle Rental |
Sleeping bag

REI, Thermarest or similar

From $23.00 first night

$9.20 / additional night

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Sleeping Pad Rental Bothell |
Sleeping pad

Thermarest, REI or similar

From $11.50 first night

$6.90 / additional night

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REI Camping Chair Bellevue Rental |
Camping chair

REI, Coleman or similar

From $3.45 first night

$2.30 / additional night

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Stearns Life Jacket Rental Seattle |
Life Jacket rental

Stearns, NRS or similar

From $5.75 first night

$1.15 / additional night

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Coleman Car Camping Cook Stove Seattle |
Camping Stove

Coleman, Camp Chef or similar

From $11.50 first night

$4.60 / additional night

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Electric bike on the beach |
Electric bike rental

Rad Power Bikes or similar

From $138.00 first night

$69.00 / additional night

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Igloo Cooler Seattle Rental |
Cooler

Coleman, Igloo or similar

From $4.60 first night

$3.45 / additional night

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Redmond Bike Helmet Rentals |
Bike helmet

Heritage, Bell or similar

From $17.25 first night

$5.75 / additional night

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REI Backpacking Seattle Rental |
Backpacking pack

Osprey, Gregory or similar

From $17.25 first night

$9.20 / additional night

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Wetsuit on the rocks |
Wetsuit

Quicksilver or similar

From $40.25 first night

$5.75 / additional night

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Microspikes spring hiking Washington | Microspikes spring hiking Washington
Microspikes

Yaktrax, Kahtoola or similar

From $11.50 first night

$5.75 / additional night

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Headlamp Bothell Rental |
Headlamp

Petzl, REI or similar

From $11.50 first night

$5.75 / additional night

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Black Diamond Trekking Poles Seattle Washington |
Trekking poles

Black Diamond or similar

From $6.90 first night

$4.60 / additional night

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Bear Vault BV450:BV500 Bear Canister Seattle Rental |
Bear canister

BearVault or similar

From $6.90 first night

$4.60 / additional night

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Santa Barbara waves and rocks |

Outdoor Gear Rental in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is a premier destination for outdoor adventures, offering a perfect blend of ocean views, mountain trails, and year-round sunshine. Whether you're planning to hike, bike, surf, or paddle, outdoor gear rentals in Santa Barbara make it easy to explore without owning your own equipment. With high-quality kayak, paddleboard, bike, and surfboard rentals available, you’ll have everything you need to enjoy the region’s natural beauty hassle-free.

Best Outdoor Adventure Spots Near Santa Barbara

With its Mediterranean climate and breathtaking scenery, Santa Barbara gives outdoor enthusiasts access to top adventure destinations—all just minutes from downtown. Local gear rental services ensure you're ready for every terrain and activity.


Channel Islands National Park

A short ferry ride from the coast, the Channel Islands are a must for kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking. Rent paddleboards or snorkel gear in Santa Barbara to explore sea caves, crystal-clear waters, and marine life unique to this remote island chain.

Elings Park

Only minutes from the city center, Elings Park is a local favorite for mountain biking, hiking, and paragliding. Rent a mountain bike and helmet to tackle scenic trails and take in sweeping ocean views from the hilltops.

Arroyo Burro Beach (Hendry’s Beach)

A top spot for paddleboarding and surfing, this scenic beach offers great waves and laid-back vibes. With surfboard and wetsuit rentals nearby, it’s easy to get on the water and enjoy Santa Barbara’s iconic coastline.

Santa Barbara Cabrillo Beach Biking | Beach front bike path in Santa Barbara.

Why Rent Outdoor Gear in Santa Barbara?

Rent Outdoor Gear in Santa Barbara—No Hassle, All Adventure

Skip the cost and inconvenience of bringing your own equipment. Whether you’re a local exploring new trails or a visitor here for a weekend getaway, GeerGarage makes outdoor gear rental in Santa Barbara fast, affordable, and local.

Paddleboard Rentals in Santa Barbara

Discover the Pacific Coast, harbor, or Channel Islands with high-quality paddleboard rentals. Local gear providers offer everything you need for a safe and scenic paddling experience.

Mountain Bike & Helmet Rentals

Tackle Santa Barbara’s hillside trails with top-rated bike rentals, perfect for all skill levels. Lightweight bikes and included helmets ensure a fun and safe ride through parks and backcountry routes.

Surfboard & Wetsuit Rentals

Experience the waves at top surf spots like Leadbetter Beach and Rincon Point. Rent surfboards and wetsuits that match your skill level, so you can catch waves with confidence and comfort.

How it works

We connect renters with lenders in the community on demand.

Request items

Tell us what you need so we can get the right gear for your adventure.

Get matched in as little as 30 minutes.

We find the right gear to fuel your adventure through our community of local lenders.

Pick up your gear and have fun!

Once your match is accepted, you and the lender exchange the gear and you're off!

Frequently asked questions

How far is Santa Barbara from LA?

Santa Barbara is about 1.5 hours from LA without traffic. Depending on the day, it may take you 2 hours or longer to make the drive.

What's the best time of year to visit Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara's weather is great most times of year. However, you typically want to avoid the May - June months as there is more frequent marine layer that can be gloomy. Locals say that late summer into fall are the most beautiful.

Do I need to make a reservation to rent gear in Santa Barbara?

Yes - create a rental request online first. We will then match you with a local who has what you need.

What types of outdoor gear do you offer for rent in Santa Barbara?

We provide kayaks, paddleboards, surfboards, mountain bikes, camping equipment, and more.

What is there to do in Santa Barbara?

There are tons of things - from great dining to the great outdoors. If you're looking to get outside, consider renting a paddleboard, bike or surfboard from us! Wine country is also only a 45 minute drive over the Santa Ynez mountains.

Why rent outdoor gear on GeerGarage?

Free to request a rental

We contact lenders nearby once your request is created. We don't charge you until we successfully confirm a lender.

Same day rentals

Our matching works FAST! Typically matches occur in under 30 minutes. Many of our rentals are same day or next day.

High quality gear

Our lenders are both businesses and individuals with name brand gear that's ready for any adventure.

Free cancellation

We know plans can change. Cancel at least 48 hours before your rental begins to get a full refund.

Making the outdoors accessible

More access makes more people who care about the environment.

Outdoors in reach

New outdoor equipment is too expensive for many people. GeerGarage rentals are priced to make equipment available for anyone, regardless of their financial means.

Sharing and support

Outdoor recreation can require extensive knowledge and experience. Our community aims to provide a support base dedicated to fostering community, sharing and inclusion.

Reducing waste

Gear sits unused for most of its life. This is a waste of money and resources. Our community provides an accessible and sustainable alternative to purchasing new.