John's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Island Packers- Oxnard
3600 Harbor BlvdCruises, whale watching, kayak trips to the Islands!
Channel Islands Charter - Private Luxury Sailing Adventures with Captain
4100 Harbor BoulevardPRIVATE Sailboat Charters
Restaurants, bike and walking paths, Sunday Farmers' market, bike and stand-up paddle board, kayak rentals.
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Channel Island Harbor Marina
3850 Barracuda WayRestaurants, bike and walking paths, Sunday Farmers' market, bike and stand-up paddle board, kayak rentals.
Part of the California Spanish Mission chain. Dates back to 1782.
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Mission San Buenaventura
211 E Main StPart of the California Spanish Mission chain. Dates back to 1782.
Electric boat rentals. It's super fun to cruise the harbor. Bring a picnic.
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Hopper Boat Rentals
2741 Victoria AveElectric boat rentals. It's super fun to cruise the harbor. Bring a picnic.
Southern California Jet Skis
3600 Harbor BlvdSo much fun!
Blue Ocean Kayaking
3600 Harbor BlvdMy favorite Channel Islands trip.
Channel Islands Whale Watching
Santa Cruz Island, California 93001, USA
Santa Cruz Island, California 93001, USA
Food Scene
Great authentic Mexican food for take-out!
Hollywood Beach Cafe
117 Los Altos StYummy breakfast and lunch, and right across the street!
My personal favorite. Fabulous Brazilian seafood and an awesome steak. Live music on some evenings.
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Moqueca Brazilian Cuisine
3550 Harbor BlvdMy personal favorite. Fabulous Brazilian seafood and an awesome steak. Live music on some evenings.
Counter service food and bar. Outdoor and indoor seating on the harbor and walking distance.
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Sea Fresh Channel Islands
3550 Harbor BlvdCounter service food and bar. Outdoor and indoor seating on the harbor and walking distance.
Fun, vibrant, and plentiful local market. Sundays only 9 am - 2 pm. Local produce, fish, eggs, plants, clothes, housewares, and beachy stuff.
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Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market
3600 Harbor BlvdFun, vibrant, and plentiful local market. Sundays only 9 am - 2 pm. Local produce, fish, eggs, plants, clothes, housewares, and beachy stuff.
Closest convenience store: candy, ice cream, wine, beer, booze and a deli. They make a fantastic cheese burger 🍔!
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Harbor Mart
2810 Harbor BlvdClosest convenience store: candy, ice cream, wine, beer, booze and a deli. They make a fantastic cheese burger 🍔!
Yolanda's Mexican Cafe
1601 S Victoria AveIndoor and outdoor harbor side dining. Great Happy Hour.
The Raven Tavern
1651 Victoria AveGreat Happy Hour!
Fabulous seafood and bar in downtown Ventura which is about 15 minutes drive.
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Lure Fish House
60 S California StFabulous seafood and bar in downtown Ventura which is about 15 minutes drive.
Downstairs Ventura restaurant with attractive, relaxed, outdoor patio and indoor seating.
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Rumfish y Vino
34 N Palm StDownstairs Ventura restaurant with attractive, relaxed, outdoor patio and indoor seating.
Rice by Mama
419 E Main StSuper Thai food!!
Toppers Pizza
2701 Peninsula RdGreat for families with kids!
Water Sports
Channel Islands Maritime Museum
3900 Bluefin CirFishing adventures
Channel Islands Parasail
3600 Harbor BlvdFor the adventurous
Walking paths, restaurants, bars, water sport rentals, bikes and surreys.
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Channel Island Harbor Marina
3850 Barracuda WayWalking paths, restaurants, bars, water sport rentals, bikes and surreys.
Blue Ocean Kayaking
3600 Harbor BlvdBars
Shores Restaurant
1031 Harbor BlvdNeighborhood bar with restaurant.
The Raven Tavern
1651 Victoria AveGreat beer. Full bar!
Dive Bar! 10 blocks away on the beach. Not for the faint of heart, but fun. Cash only.
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The Rudder Room
2929 Ocean DrDive Bar! 10 blocks away on the beach. Not for the faint of heart, but fun. Cash only.
Yolanda's Mexican Cafe
1601 S Victoria AveNice bar
Anacapa Brewing Company
472 E Main StMellow and has live music on some evenings
Casual, but classy dispensary for those who partake or just want to check out California's relatively new and legal cannabis industry.
SafePort Cannabis Dispensary
353 West Channel Islands BoulevardCasual, but classy dispensary for those who partake or just want to check out California's relatively new and legal cannabis industry.
Music
Santa Barbara Bowl
1122 N Milpas StAwesome, outdoor music venue.
Ventura Music Hall
Small venue.
The Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S Chestnut StSmall venue with class acts
Family Fun
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos Drsmall and lovely, next to the beach
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
211 Stearns WharfSmall sea museum in the pier.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta Del SolChild-oriented, museum. Fun for all.
A variety of bike rentals available reasonably priced
Wheel Fun Rentals | Channel Islands Marine Emporium Landing
A variety of bike rentals available reasonably priced
Grocery stores
Ralphs
615 W Channel Islands Blvdclosest supermarket
Vons
1291 S Victoria AveTrader Joe's
103 S Mills RdWhole Foods Market
650 Town Center DrHarbor Mart
2810 Harbor Blvdclosest convenience store