The Seasons of Channel Islands National Park
Seasons. Weather. These factors will all influence when you decide to visit the Channel Islands National Park. Here’s a great look at when it is the best time to kayak, hike, snorkel, and camp.
Category: Adventure
Activities, tours and trips for outdoor vacations Santa Barbara, California.
Limited Time – Channel Islands Sea Cave Kayaking
Want to kayak through sea caves in a National Park? Here’s your inside scoop to when guided tours are running this upcoming year!
Wine Tasting in Santa Barbara
What does it look like to do a Wine Tasting Tour in Santa Barbara’s Wine Country?
Channel Islands National Park Animals
An overview of some of the animals you may see in the Channel Islands National Park. The Channel Islands are home to incredible biodiversity. Often referred to as the Galapagos of North America because of the number of different animals found there, the Channel Islands support over 100 endemic species (or species found nowhere else…
Wine Tours with a Pick Up from your Airbnb
Book a wine tour with us from your Airbnb in Santa Barbara.
Tour canceled? You can still have a great time in SB :)
On occasion, tours get canceled… Bad weather is often to blame, and other times, it’s just out of our hands. Fortunately, there are still lots of exciting things you can do around Santa Barbara! Our staff came up with some great ideas just for you: Go Fishing! You can fish right off of Stearn’s Wharf.…
Channel Islands National Park Day Trip
All the things you need to know when you just have one day at Santa Cruz Island, part of Channel Islands National Park.
Best Santa Barbara Bars
Here we offer our best drink pairing menu–but note the pairing is a perfect day enjoying the outdoors paired with some of the best places to get a drink in Santa Barbara (and Ventura!).
What to do in the Channel Islands National Park
Your go-to guide for both land and sea activities in the Channel Islands National Park! Wildlife Watching Even before you reach the Channel Islands National Park, you’re bound to see ample wildlife on the Island Packers boat ride. The usual sightings include common dolphin and seabirds. Depending on the season, visitors may also see whales…
Visiting Catalina vs. Santa Cruz Island
Whether it’s for learning or pleasure, both islands have so much to offer… Many travelers are familiar with Catalina Island’s many attractions, and a week of outdoor school at Catalina is almost a given if you grew up in Southern California, but we have reasons to believe the “grass is greener” on Santa Cruz Island…