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UNDER THE SEA
Take a dip into the Santa Barbara Channel, and
explore coastal reefs, kelp forests and historic shipwrecks. Channel Islands Tours offers diving excursions to the celebrated national park, where you'll
discover waters teeming with incredible wildlife.
Prefer to stay out of the water? Since 1968, Island
Packers has escorted visitors on year-round wildlife expeditions to see whales, dolphins, sea lions
and more as they frolic in the waters of the Channel
Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Channel
Islands Sportfishing offers morning and afternoon
whale-watching tours, where you can spot largerthan-life marine mammals including gray whales, blue
whales, humpbacks and orcas.

WATER
From scuba diving among the kelp forests to
parasailing above the sea, aquatic adventures
await you in Oxnard.
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urfing and sailing and fishing - oh my!
In Oxnard, there's no limit to the maritime
fun you can have. Whether you're looking for
a relaxing kayaking expedition in the harbor, a
high-octane jet-ski ride on the waves or an
unforgettable whale-watching experience at
sea, you'll find it here in this blissful beach town.

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SAIL AWAY
Tired of cars and airplanes? Charter a boat and take to
the seas on a nautical adventure you won't soon forget.
Led by Captain Dan Ryder, Sail Channel Islands
treats passengers to a truly spectacular sailing experience, complete with gourmet meals from Chef Dennis
Dreith, AKA "The Bosun." Parties of four can explore
the Channel Islands for up to five days, with a chance
to visit the remote Santa Rosa and San Miguel Islands
and take a turn at the helm.
If you're tight on time for sightseeing, Island Packers offers the quickest passage (approximately one
hour each way) to the popular Anacapa and Santa
Cruz Islands. Take in the sights from inside the large
indoor cabin or atop the canopy-covered upper
deck.

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RIDE THE WAVES
Oxnard's pristine shorelines are one of the Central
Coast's best-kept secrets - and they offer unparalleled
opportunities to catch some waves without the crowds.
For all your surfing needs, visit Anacapa Surf n'
Sport to shop its broad selection of surfboards, wetsuits
and athletic wear. Looking for an adrenaline boost?
Race your way across the waves on a high-powered
jet ski from Southern California Jet Skis, which offers
one-hour, 1.5-hour and two-hour rentals.
Now that things have heated up, it's time to chill
out. For a relaxing morning workout, join a stand-up
paddleboard (SUP) yoga class in the Channel Islands
Harbor with Sea Dog Yoga. Afterwards, pick up
kayaks or SUPs at Channel Islands Kayak Center.
Cruise the tranquil harbor waters at your own pace,
or enjoy a family-friendly wildlife and history tour,
where you'll learn the history of the Channel Islands,
encounter a real fossil and meet "Chippy," the Channel Islands pygmy mammoth. The Kayak Center also
offers a Channel Islands cave tour - a unique trip
through a Disney-style mockup of one of the largest
sea caves in the world.

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