Channel Islands Adventure Kayak

The meetup is designed to have an option as a day trip or overnight/weekend. **Read the Meetup description before RSVP.**

Get a little weekend getaway just a few hours from SoCal. I’ve designed this meetup to be as flexible as possible. You can choose between a Day Trip (8/22/26) or a weekend trip Ventura. ( 8/21 or 8/22 - 8/23/26)

**Channel Islands Sea Cave Kayak Tour**
**Scorpion Anchorage at Santa Cruz Island**
**Saturday, August 22, 2026**

* This will be a guided kayak tour which can sell out; so if you want to go, you need to book/pay soon. It's first come, first served based on availability.
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* **Summary of the Meetup:**
* **Name of Tour: Adventure Sea Caves Kayak Tour (4 Hours) I’ve selected the 9:30 AM tour**

Kayak both sides of Scorpion Anchorage through stunning sea caves, kelp forests, and pristine coastlines. Keep an eye out for vibrant marine life in this marine-protected area (MPA) on this world-class adventure.

**Pricing**
**$219 per adult + ferry transportation ($72)\***

**Guided Tour Time (\~4 hours)**
\~1 hr – Orientation, gearing up, and paddle talk
\~2.5-3 hours – Kayaking

### **Paddling Distance**

2.5-3 miles

### **Level of Difficulty**

Beginner.

**Trip includes:**

* Ocean kayaks\*
* Kayaking gear (paddle jackets, helmets and wet suits as necessary)
* Knowledgeable guide(s) on natural history and marine ecology
* Basic kayaking instruction

*\*By default, even-numbered parties will be paired in a tandem (2-person) kayak. For single or odd-numbered parties, single (1-person) kayaks will be provided.*

**Ferry Tickets**
The 9:30am tour on the island requires a ferry departure of 8am from Ventura Harbor (Island Packers Building) . Check-in will be at 7AM. (Please plan accordingly for parking)

*\*Ferry tickets must be purchased to get to the island. You’ll have the option to add your ferry ticket to your cart. If you already have ferry tickets directly through Island Packers (ferry service operator) you can select to not add ferry tickets to your cart.*

**So ready to commit and have fun with us!?**

**\*\*\*I’ve tried to make this process simple. \*\*\***

**YOU are responsible to make your own reservation for the tour/ferry and the hotel,** plus any other fees incurred for the day/weekend (ie. gas, parking fee, lunch on Kayak day, other meals, etc. \*\*\*\*

**Next Steps:**
I HIGHLY recommend read this PDF before you book your tour. It will answer the majority of questions and how to best prepare for this day.

* **MORE INFO LINK: [https://www.sbadventureco.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Adventure-Sea-Cave-Kayak-Additional-Information-2023.docx.pdf](https://www.sbadventureco.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Adventure-Sea-Cave-Kayak-Additional-Information-2023.docx.pdf)**
* **BOOKING LINK: [https://sbadventureco.zaui.net/booking/web/#/islandkayaking/activity/167?date=2026-06-18](https://sbadventureco.zaui.net/booking/web/#/islandkayaking/activity/167?date=2026-06-18)**
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* **Reserve your hotel (Optional)**
**Holiday Day Inn by IHG (Oxnard- Ventura)**
**600 E Esplanade Dr, Oxnard, CA 93036**
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* **RSVP on the Meetup** or on the Facebook page that you’ve paid your spot. (This is so I know to look for you at the check in location. ( I ask this because some people “RSVP” and do nothing to actually attend.)
* Text Rose for questions. Be prepared that I will probably ask you if you read the document in #1 above. 🙂 949-439-9189
* **Willing to carpool?** Post a comment or discussion that you’re interested in carpooling and see if someone can match up with you.

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ITINERARY for the Meetup

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**Friday: August 21, 2026 (Hotel Check in) - OPTIONAL**

If you wish to book a room for Friday night and/or Saturday night, we will be staying at Holiday Inn (Address below) [You’re not required to stay at this hotel, if something else meets you needs then you have the freedom to select a different hotel]

**Hotel info: (7 miles from the Ventura Harbor)**
Holiday Day Inn by IHG (Oxnard- Ventura)
600 E Esplanade Dr, Oxnard, CA 93036

**Saturday, August 22, 2026 (ALL Meetup attendees for Day Trip & Weekend group)**

| **7:00 AM** | **Check in Time for Ferry (Island Packer Building at Ventura Harbor)** |
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| **8:30 AM - 9:15 AM** | Ferry: exit the boat first stop, Scorpion Anchorage/Ranch |
| **9:30 AM -1:30 PM** | Adventure Sea Cave Kayak Tour |
| **1:30PM -4:30 PM** | Free time to relax or snorkel (add’l fee) or hike. |
| **5:00 PM- 6:15PM** | Ferry back to Ventura Harbor: (The tour operator company automatically selects the last return ferry so we can take advantage of the afternoon). If you need an earlier. Verify your return ferry time on your CONFIRMATION EMAIL. |
| **\*AFTER RETURN TO VENTURA HARBOR** | We can go to dinner, or dinner on your own and BYO at the Pool of the above hotel. Let's just see how we are feeling, or say good-bye to those who did the Day Trip option. |

**Sunday, August 23, 2026**

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