If you're looking for a quick, affordable getaway, Anacapa Island is a great escape, and not too far away. I'd hiked this island about 10 years ago, and visiting it again was well-rewarded with the proficiency of our naturalist, who was engaging and well-informed. Transportation and use of the guide was provided by Island Packers, who offer a variety of... more

I just went Kayaking at Santa Cruz Island with Aquasports and it was the most amazing experience. If you haven't been there, you have to go check it out. Aquasports guides were the best guides I've ever hired. They really go out of their way to give you the most positive experience. You first catch a boat out to Santa... more

Years ago, I read an article in National Geographic about the wonder of the Channel Islands National Park. The park is a nature preserve that is compared to the Galapagos Islands. It is sometimes called "The Galapagos of North America." It's been my dream to go. Which island to choose? It takes a day to see just one. After learning... more

Channel Islands is a very nice place to go if you love camping.You have a lot of activities to do during the day , hiking, riding , kayaking . And for sure is a good place to take pictures To get there you just need to get a boat from Ventura, the trip just take an hour. You need to... more

Santa Cruz Island is one of the hidden treasures of southern california. It isn't often that an island 3 times the size of manhattan sits untouched within miles of a major city. Most people in Southern California haven't heard of it and almost no one has visited. I stayed at the santa cruz campground over the july 4th holiday in... more

It wasn’t until I moved to Santa Barbara that I’d even heard of the Channel Islands, let alone the possibility to explore the islands by kayak. Through the Park Service I found Aquasports, a kayaking outfitter, and they arranged a trip for me out to Santa Cruz Island. My first trip was unbelievable! My roommate and I had never kayaked... more

The caves on Santa Cruz Island are a world class outdoor adventure. I went a few years ago during an El Nino season when the water was 71 degrees so I spent a lot of time kayaking and snorkling through the caves. One, the Emerald Cavern I think it was called, had sunlight streaming in from below the waterline which... more