3 Ziplines near Santa Barbara: California's Longest

Soar over protea fields and valley views on California's longest zipline.

Ride three of California's longest and fastest ziplines across 1,200+ acres of ranchland near Santa Barbara, with all safety equipment and a trained guide. The tour lasts roughly 1 to 2 hours depending on group size. Guides speak English and Spanish. You'll ascend over 1,000 feet in a Highline Hummer 4x4 through protea flower fields, then launch from the top with sweeping views of the Santa Ynez Valley before descending via all three ziplines.

The Experience

Three ziplines spread across 1,200+ acres means you're not running a short loop—you're covering real distance. After you're fitted with a harness, gloves and helmet, a trained guide walks you through the safety briefing, then loads the group into a Highline Hummer 4x4 for the climb. The vehicle ascends over 1,000 feet through colorful protea flower fields, gaining elevation as it winds up the mountainside toward the launch point high above the Santa Ynez Valley.

At the top, the valley spreads out in front of you for miles. That's where you step off on California's longest zipline. The equipment is built for comfort and security throughout the flight, and the guides stay with you to make sure you're ready before each launch. You descend back down to the valley floor across the remaining two ziplines, each one a different line and a different view.

The whole experience runs roughly 1 to 2 hours depending on how many people are in your group and how the flow moves. Guides work in English and Spanish, so language isn't a barrier to getting comfortable before you fly.

What’s included

• All safety equipment including harness, gloves and helmet.
• a trained professional guide.
• the Hummer 4x4 ride up the mountain.
• access to all three ziplines.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Highline Adventures

Is this one for you?You show up, the guides handle the climb and timing, and you fly California's longest and fastest ziplines over the Santa Ynez Valley—no logistics to manage.

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Top questions

What's included in the zipline tour near Santa Barbara?

The tour includes all safety equipment—harness, gloves and helmet—plus the guide, the Hummer ride up the mountain, and access to all three ziplines. You pay one price and walk away with nothing else to arrange.

How high do you go on the Highline Adventures ziplines?

The Hummer climbs over 1,000 feet up the mountainside to reach the launch point, which sits high above the Santa Ynez Valley. From there you have sweeping views for miles before you fly.

Is the zipline tour suitable for someone who's never done it before?

Yes. The guides are trained and welcoming, and they walk every guest through a safety briefing and make sure you're comfortable before you launch. The equipment is the most advanced available, so the flight itself is secure throughout.

How many people go on each zipline tour?

Group size varies, and the tour duration of 1 to 2 hours depends partly on how many people are riding that day. The guides manage the flow so everyone gets through safely and comfortably.

What does the ride over the protea flower fields look like?

The Hummer climbs through colorful protea flower fields on the way up the mountain, so you see them close up during the ascent. Once you're airborne on the ziplines, you're flying above the valley and the surrounding landscape rather than the flowers themselves.

Do the guides speak languages other than English?

Guides speak both English and Spanish, so you can book in whichever language you're comfortable with.