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Awaken your inner adventure-seeker!
Thinking about taking a trip to the California coast? Ventura County Coast boasts comfortable temperatures all year long! Take advantage of the sunshine with our list of 10 exciting ocean adventures.
Scuba Dive and Snorkel at the Channel Islands
Go for a dive in the kelp forests of the Channel Islands with the Spectre dive boat. Scuba diving and snorkeling in the waters surrounding Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands is a great way to spend an adventurous day!
Ocean Wildlife Cruise with Island Packers
Enjoy a three-hour adventure on a narrated cruise along the north shore of Anacapa Island with Island Packers. There are often sightings of sea lions, seals, whales, dolphins and island birds, plus a historic lighthouse, sea caves, and kelp forests – don’t forget to bring your camera!
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Sail the Channel Islands
Whether you’re an experienced sailor or looking to learn, Sail Channel Islands is the place to go. Captain Dan is always happy to lend a hand.
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Go Surfing
Whether you like cruising on mellow waves to ripping exhilarating beach breaks on a shortboard, the coast has surf for all levels and experience. Use our surf guide to Ventura County Coast to find the perfect place to catch waves on your next visit.
Jet Ski in Channel Islands Harbor
Fuel your adrenaline with SoCal Jet Ski in Oxnard’s Channel Islands Harbor. Families, couples and solo jet ski riders are all welcome.
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Kayak the Channel Islands
Experience the Channel Islands like never before on an exclusive, guided kayak tour with Channel Islands Adventure Company. Choose from different kayaking tours or snorkeling adventures to explore the islands in a new way.
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Go Deep Sea Fishing
Looking to catch the big one? Ventura County Coast is home to three sport fishing landings with long standing reputations in the community. Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard is home to two sportfishing landings with Channel Islands Sportfishing and Hook’s landing. The third landing, Ventura Sportfishing is located at Ventura Harbor adjacent to the public access boat ramps. All three landings are located near shops, hotels, and restaurants.
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Take Surf Lessons
Ventura County Coast is a great place to learn how to surf with a gentle point break that’s perfect for novice beginners. The region has three excellent surf camps with lessons for all ages and levels of experience. Here’s a few surf schools to get you started on your journey.
Mary Osborne Surf Academy
Ventura Makos Surf Camp
Ventura Surf School
Whale Watching at Channel Islands National Park
Gray and Blue whale watching tours take place in waters surrounding Channel Islands National Park and National Marine Sanctuary. The boats depart from both the Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard.
Cruise in a Venetian Gondola
Spend a romantic and peaceful gondola ride with your loved ones. Gondola Paradiso takes you around Oxnard’s beautiful Channel Islands Harbor in a private gondola.
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Walk the Port Hueneme Beach Pier
Sometimes the best way to spend time at the beach is to take a quiet walk down the pier. Port Hueneme is definitely the place to go, with few crowds, an expansive beach, and easy parking.
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