Oxnard police investigate shooting on east channel islands. Whale watching ventura harbor villageventura harbor village. Last month we had an amazing time kayaking at the channel islands national park. Apr 22, 2020 neighbor to the scenic channel islands, channel islands harbor is a working harbor that offers funfilled water activities for the whole family. Captain frank continues to share his love of the channel islands and the waters off southern california with ecotourism charters, fishing charters and of course, whale watching trips. The crew were all super friendly and it is easy to see that. Join a kayak sea caving tour, or rentals include easy to use sitontop ocean going kayaks, a full safety briefing, map of the island caves and uptodate weather information before your trip.
Ocanas came down from san francisco to visit ventura and the channel islands. Seeing these amazing mammals upclose and personal is a must for any nature lover. Channel islands kayak center arranges kayak tours or rentals to the channel islands, and is located next to islands packers in the ventura harbor. This years event will feature new familyfriendly activities and prize drawings that include whale watching excursions for the entire family.
See 34 photos and 10 tips from 402 visitors to whale s tail. We are conveniently located in ventura harbor right near the migration path a close drive from santa barbara, ojai, oxnard, camarillo, simi valley, and thousand oaks. Find all the transport options for your trip from channel islands national park to ventura right here. Threehour whale watching cruise for one, two, or four with channel islands whale watching up to 51% off. Captain frank began his career at sea aboard the ranger 85 in 1976 as a teenage crew member on whale watching trips and fishing charters. A blue whale between santa cruz and santa rosa islands in the santa barbara channel off the coast of southern california. Things to do in ventura ca channel islands national park. They are also the authorized concessionaire for transportation to the national park through 2021. The santa barbara channel, the surrounding waters, and the channel islands national park, are a marvel of nature. A humpback whale that became stuck in ventura harbor this weekend found its way back to the ocean, authorities said sunday. Nov 19, 2010 island packers boat tours, are the only way to get to the channel islands, besides going on a privately owned boat. The channel islands form an eightisland archipelago along the santa barbara channel in the. Sportfishing,orcas,killer whales the sea jay was on a fishing trip out of channel islands sportfishing on may 23, 2012.
Channel islands beach is an unincorporated community in ventura county, california, united states consisting of three historic neighborhoods. Our national parks channel islands ferry is only way to go. Channel islands whale watching offers tours to view whales and dolphins. Vacant for 20 months, the whale s tail in oxnards channel islands harbor could. Ventura county is a hot spot for whale watching during the winter months and early spring. Please be sure to check you confirmation to ensure you arrive at the correct harbor of departure. We dont have a dive shop and we are not club but we have been putting on some awesome trips since 2008. Winter whale watching excursions island packers cruises.
Southern california whale watching at its finest we offer whale watching excursions during the annual gray whale migration. Where to go whale watching in californias channel islands. Scuba trips to the channel islands for the experienced diver is our specialty. Increase your trip from a half day to a full day and enjoy a landing on the channel islands at anacapa island or santa cruz island. The whales tail restaurant oxnard ventura county ca. Restaurant owners eye former whales tail building in oxnard. Jul 19, 2016 ventura harbor is home of the channel islands national park see more ideas about channel islands national park, ventura harbor and national parks. It takes between 14 hours via an island packers ferry from oxnard or ventura harbor village to reach the islands. Jan 05, 2017 guide to whale watching at the channel islands national park and throughout the santa barbara channel whale watching.
Island packers gray whale watching departs from both the channel islands and ventura harbors. Download our handy guide to creating a special and very memorable. It is the largest animal that has been proven to have ever existed on earth. Visit seals, sea lions, and all kinds of sea birds in their natural home, and keep on the lookout for whales on any day, you. Channel islands whale watching frequently asked questions. In addition to the expert crew on the condor express, channel islands. Fresco ii restaurant owners eye former whale s tail building in oxnard. The viewing tower offers one of the best views of ventura harbor, the channel islands, and the ventura coastline. We did have one afternoon open and came upon a whale watching tour as we checked out the ventura harbor. Channel islands sportfishing does not hire, train or employ any of the crews on the boats. Welcome to channel islands whale watching website, the gateway to the beautiful world famous channel islands, located in oxnard, california.
Channel islands charter boat fishing whale watching more. The world north america usa california ventura pictures of ventura harbor. Five of the islands are part of channel islands national park, and the waters surrounding these islands make up channel islands national marine sanctuary. Hiking in the channel islands national park is unlike anywhere else with breathtaking 360degree views of the ocean. Changing ocean conditions and upwellings of nutrient rich water from the depths bring a wealth of food to the region surrounding the channel islands. I took the day trip to santa cruz island with the added ride up to the painted cave and had the most fantastic time. Channel islands national park to ventura one way to travel.
From there, they will travel through the southern california waters off the santa barbara channel. The company, which was founded in 1968, operates daily trips to santa barbara, santa cruz, san miguel, anacapa and santa rosa photos by alexandra leon. Appetizers include platters of chilled clams, oysters, shrimp and crab or hot, crispy calamari, popcorn shrimp and lobster taquitos, and housemade thick and buttery clam chowder. The islands are ideal for quiet, uninterrupted time with family and friendswonderful places to hike, camp, snorkel, kayak, birdwatch, take photographs, sketch, or just relax to the soothing sounds of the natural world. Island packers offers gray whale watching trips from late december through midapril from ventura harbor while blue and humpback whale watching trips are available from midjune through midseptember.
Mar 22, 2012 your voyage begins with a journey through park and sanctuary waters of the channel islands and marine sanctuary off the coast of southern california. Why should you want to visit these remote undeveloped islands. Theres a good chance youll spot one or two on a day trip to the island. Even if a gray, blue, or humpback whale doesnt make an appearance, the tour boat captains can. Channel islands national park truly is in the middle of a pretty outdoors paradise. Book a kayaking trip with santa barbara adventure companythe main outfitter for activities on the channel islands which includes your ferry ride from ventura, kayaking gear, and a guide. Visitors who attend the 22nd annual celebration of whales festival at the channel islands harbor are going to be in for a variety of surprises. Whalewatching tours that run between the ventura coast and the channel islands are almost always eventful. Whale watching in ventura ca is great way to spend your day. The familyrun business ferries visitors from the mainland to the channel islands national park off ventura, as well as operating whale watching and. Channel islands national park a day trip to santa cruz. The visitor center features a bookstore, a display of marine aquatic life, and exhibits featuring the unique character of each park island.
Channel islands sportfishing is only serving as the ticket agent. Island packers, one of the park concessionaires, offers whale watching during the year. Ventura whale watching deals in ventura, ca groupon. Mar 28, 2015 my wife and i on a business trip to california for 4 days. How to explore the channel islands visit california. Miles of trails and sea cliffs weave in and around the channel islands just 14 miles off venturas coast, making ventura a wellappointed base for hiking, kayaking, backcountry camping, and wildlife viewing. Rome2rio makes travelling from channel islands national park to ventura easy. Island packers whale watching tours depart from channel islands harbor in oxnard for a 3 to 3 12hour cruise along the santa barbara channel. At channel islands harbor, that circle includes a good deal of the pacific ocean and naval base ventura county, two areas that dont include a lot of potential customers. A 4% harbor fee will be added to each open party reservation and all private charters. Channel islands harbor oxnard all you need to know before. Find watching tips for humpback and blue whales that can be found around the channel islands. What we didnt expect on our 1 hour ferry ride to the islands is the chance to see the whales ourselves.
Gray, blue, and humpback whales all call the waters off channel islands home, at least for part of the year. Channel islands whale watching offers breathtaking excursions through the waters surrounding channel islands national park and national marine sanctuary off the coast of southern california. Of the 78 species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises in the world, 29 have been spotted near the channel islands national marine sanctuary. Channel islands whale watching 805 3822900 tours run from december 26 april 30 each year. We are a short boat ride to the santa barabara channel where you can see migration in aciton. Channel islands harbor is a larger working harbor, managed by the ventura county harbor department, that offers funfilled activities for the whole family. The channel islands national park visitor center features a bookstore, gift items, live tidal pool with daily talks, viewing tower, and exhibits featuring the unique character of each park island. Island packers, ventura countys official concessionaire to the channel islands national park, provides 3 12hour, nonlanding narrated trips. Over 40 years later, island packers is still a familyrun company with a warm, friendly attitude. Attractions include whale watching, hikes, snorkeling, kayaking and camping.
Channel islands national park and national marine sanctuary are a world class destination for viewing marine wildlife. The santa barbara channel is a portion of the southern california bight and separates the mainland of california from the northern channel islands. View our island trips for details on day trips, camping, island activities and special trips. Island packers visits all five of the islands that make up the channel islands national park and national marine sanctuary. Please refer to island transportation for contact information.
Ocean adventures, take a voyage to the northwestern hawaiian islands, learn about why sharks are at risk, follow along with a gray whale as it navigates an. Mar 15, 2020 as we motored out toward the channel islands we spotted a small pod of dolphins. Do schedule some time to visit dead horse canyon arm close to channel islands national park if you have a chance, and ventura keys is not far at all from channel islands national park. Disclaimer information for channel islands sportfishing. The world north america usa california ventura ventura harbor. For departures out of ventura and channel islands oxnard harbors contact. As we motored out toward the channel islands we spotted a small pod of dolphins. Rent a kayak at channel islands kayak center and explore the calm harbor. Channel islands whale watching channel islands sportfishing. The channel islands region is a premier global destination for whale watching and marine wildlife sightings. Humpback whale stuck in ventura harbor swam back to ocean.
Oxnard police responded to reports of a shooting near the 7eleven on east channel islands boulevard on saturday around 4. Whales tail now closed seafood restaurant in oxnard. Channel islands surfboards surfboards by al merrick. Lagomarsino visitor center at channel islands national park. Driving directions ventura harbor island packers cruises. The sanctuary surrounds five of the channel islands. Hollywood beach, hollywood by the sea, and silver strand beach. We are proud to provide ventura county with whale watching trips during the migration of the california gray whale. Channel islands national park protects five rugged windswept islands off the central coast of california.
Click the button below to view our trip schedule by month or to reserve. Channel islands national park provides a delightful break from the congestion and clamor of urban life. Disclaimer and copyright for channel islands sportfishing. New homes in channel islands, ca 4 new listings point2 homes. The waters surrounding channel islands national park are. Join island packers or ventura sportfishing for yearround whale watching and view the beautiful wildlife in the east santa barbara channel. The four northern islands make up the southern boundary of the santa barbara channel and together with santa barbara island comprise the channel islands national park. Filled with some 2,000 gleaming boats of every shape and size, ventura countys largest harbor is also filled with opportunity. To date, captain frank has over 35 years of experience on the waters of the california coast identifying wildlife and educating thousands of passengers. Appreciate delicious seafood, sandy beaches, whale. Many unique species of plants and animals are endemic to the channel islands, including fauna such as the channel islands spotted skunk, ashy stormpetrel, santa cruz sheep, and flora including a unique subspecies of torrey pine. Channel islands harbor gears up for whale watching season park. Exploring the channel islands by kayak is the best way to see the islands wealth of sea caves and kelp forests up close.
Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, doling out fun and useful facts about the wildlife, the channel and shipping lanes, and migration habits of whales. The channel islands form part of one of the richest marine ecosystems of the world. The blue whale, a baleen or filter feeder cetacean, as contrasted to toothed whales, is a part time resident of the waters off of the channel islands national park and channel islands national marine sanctuary. Island transportation channel islands national park u. Island packers cruising the california channel islands. Pelagic birding and the channel islands national park. I am lucky enough to work with this as my backdrop and have the opportunity to witness the day to day events taking place just off shore. We did have one afternoon open and came upon a whale watching tour as we checked out the ventura. If anyone sees a live animal washed ashore the place to call is the channel islands institute for marine mammals. My wife and i on a business trip to california for 4 days. A dead whale washed ashore in ventura county keyt kcoy. The channel islands national park and marine sanctuary offers worldclass diving options. Visitors to ventura can board an island packers whale watching vessel in the ventura harbor village.
Whale watching boat tour admission for one, two, four, or six from ventura whale watching up to 53% off. Nov 01, 2019 home to eight unique mammal species found only on the islands, including the island fox and deer mouse, youll find solitude and beauty on channel islands national park. Lush with kelp forests and teaming with marine life, diving at the channel islands santa cruz and anacapa islands are very accessible from the ventura coast out of ventura harbor. You confirmation email contains a link to your correct harbor of departure. The captain circled a few times and we all got a very good look at them.
In the santa barbara channel, an underwater sound system. Guide to whale watching off the coast of oxnard visit oxnard. Every week, they run dozens of whale watching tours, harbor cruises, and excursions to the channel islands national park and marine sanctuary. Whale watching type of wildlife in the channel islands region. Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on trulia. The celebration of whales festival is a collaborative event among the channel islands maritime museum, harbor lessees, businesses, and the ventura county harbor department. Miles of trails and sea cliffs weave in and around the channel islands just 14 miles off ventura s coast, making ventura a wellappointed base for hiking, kayaking, backcountry camping, and wildlife viewing. Theres yearround sport fishing and, from december through april, almostdaily gray whale watching excursions.
The blue whale is the largest animal roaming the worlds ocean. Click on a city to check out the latest additions to the channel islands, oxnard, ca housing market and quickly find your new home with photos, location details, and property features. Santa barbara channel is home to over 30 marine mammal species including whales, dolphins, and elephant seals, as well as marine life ranging from sea stars. Located in the channel islands harbor, this seafood restaurant offers a casual beach vibe with cuisine and ocean views to match. Ventura county fairgrounds at seaside park ventura, ca 93001 first thursday. On a recent sunday, during the weekly farmers market at channel islands harbor, most local residents said they didnt care whether the new restaurant is locally owned. In addition, island packers offers whale watching trips. All boats at channel islands sportfishing are individually owned, operated, and maintained. Our home office is located in the ventura harbor and our satellite office is in the channel islands harbor in oxnard. Winter whale watching cruises begin in ventura keyt kcoy. It is generally south of the city of santa barbara, and west of the oxnard plain in ventura county. Well, if you have a sense of adventure, and want to get away from it all, then camping on the islands would be a great experience. He earned his 100 ton captains license in 1980, and for the next 10 years operated boats in the channel islands.
The water surrounding those five islands to a distance of six miles comprise the channel islands national marine sanctuary, with an area of 1,110 square nautical miles. In the winter the california gray whales migrate south to mexico where they bear calves. An encounter with this leviathan is an experience that will last a lifetime. Guide to whale watching at the channel islands national park. Its going to be hard for visitors who attend the 23 rd annual celebration of the whales at the channel islands harbor to not walk away with something.
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