Booked a whale watching trip for the family on a weekday. The boat was half empty, it was not…read morecrowded at all. They had food and drinks on board to purchase. We tried the breakfast burrito and it was okay, not anything great. That's not surprising. The boat was decent, not rundown or dirty. Just getting a little older. Bathrooms were available on board. Service was good. We saw some finback whales, a sun fish and a lot of dolphins. It was pretty overcast and gray when we started. But the sun came out eventually.

Must say best deep sea fishing company by far that we have gone through. We were able to book last…read moreminute Mother's Day weekend. we went out on the Gentleman. Very professional and knowledgeable staff. They were all super friendly, funny & helpful. We all had so much fun. I my self did not fish I just enjoyed some Bloody Marys while the boys were fishing, which I must say were amazing lol. The guys had a great time on the boat hanging out, meeting new people & fishing. The Captain took us to Plenty of locations and they caught plenty of fish. All in All was a great day to fish. Next time we want to try the the twilight trip. This is the place to book your next deep sea trip for sure. Very family friendly and they make sure you have a great experience.

Chartering a boat with Capt. Sean of Channel Islands Charter was a wonderful experience! Very…read morewelcoming and he took great care of us. Got to snorkel and kayak right next to Channel Islands. The dolphin sightings on the way out and back was a bonus. I'd definitely rebook!

We chartered a memorial at sea with Captain Sean and he was so kind and compassionate. He was very…read moresensitive to our families event and made the time enjoyable and personable. He was very easy to work with to book the sailing journey. We highly recommend Captain Sean and Channel Islands Charter!

Capt JT was a fantastic guide. I came from MN to take my son and 2 grandsons on their first pacific…read morecharter fish. The youngest is 4 and Capt JT was so awesome with both boys. We saw a lot of fish we have never seen before and had a very memorable day. Thank you Capt JT for helping us make amazing memories together.

There's not enough that can be said about fishing with Capt. JT!…read more1st, just out of the harbor you'll know you're safe and on the way to an incredible experience. Then, relax while your knowledgeable captain cruises you along out to the islands. Your choice or his for what you're targeting, but you'll enjoy the day either way. This was our 3rd trip with Capt. JT and there will be many more.

What a beautiful and peaceful place to watch the sunset. Lots of places you can stop and grab a…read morebite or just a dessert to go while you take in this beautiful view.

Great place to walk. Has a many restaurants, coffee shop and a museum. Probably third favorite…read moreplace to walk in Oxnard. Could use some remodeling in sone areas for sure. The area were Honey Cup and Waterside are is well kept. I love the Farmers Market here on Sundays. Often walk over from my bf's place which is about a 40 minute walk. We don't mind it. So has much potential! Def need more night life options :)

Ventura pier is a long walk over the ocean. Offering cool breezes, the smell of fish and lots of…read morepelicans and seagulls hoping for a bite. I spent many cool summers here as a kid fishing with my dad. The slits in between the wood used to be a lot longer when I was a kid. The pier is a great way to get away from the world. Sometimes you can catch sight of dolphins and seals.

I visited there two days after that Ventura-to-Barstow CHP chase, where a Subaru drove 200 miles in…read moretwo hours while being pursued by the CHP the entire way. Even NBC 7's helicopter eventually ran out of fuel while trying to film the event! It took me almost an hour in the morning to drive from Pasadena to Ventura Beach. I set the GPS to navigate to the pier, where there is a garage nearby. I drove in and found it completely unattended; the fee booth was empty. After driving around inside, I found an outdoor parking lot that was even closer to the pier. There was no one at the entrance, likely because it is the "off-season." It was less than 20 meters from the parking lot to the wooden steps of the pier. There were fewer than 20 people on the pier that morning, even though it was nearly 8:00 AM. The restaurant wasn't open yet, and they likely don't open during this time of year. Walking on the pier is very peaceful, even if the sound of the sea is quite loud. The public restrooms were clean as well. It is a wonderful break to have on the drive from Los Angeles to San Jose. My recommendation: go there early during the quiet season.

Had an absolute blast here! Highly recommend. Great Captain and deckhands, lots of fish. good…read moretimes!

Went on a full day on the Californian. I had been on the boat before and it was an okay day fish…read morewise, but the staff and the captian were excellent and really spent the gas money trying to put us on that is why i tried to go with this boat again. This last trip was night and day difference. Another full day but the boat was at capacity we drift fished rockfish all day and with half the boat being new to fishing people, we were constantly getting tangled with their lines (so much lost lead). I must of rigged 20 lines because I brought a couple of newish people and the hands were busy. This is all fine but we also ran out of squid at some point and had no live bait. A deck hand decided to just get frustrated and shit talk me at some point. And we left the dock late and finished early. Still better than the office but a shit day handled poorly.

I went fishing with Rich Tauber's Guide Service and brought along my adult daughter and four year…read moreold granddaughter. We all had a wonderful time and caught fish all morning long. Our guide was Steve Morris, a terrific fisherman and a tremendous guy with a great sense of humor. I highly recommend Rich Tauber's service if you're serious about fishing and looking to have good time doing it. (6/28/26)

This is our second trip out with Steve with my 10 year old. Se went out to Cachuma this morning. We…read morewanted to get on some trout which we did and my son wanted to switch to bass half way through the trip. Steve got us on some great fish but is also great with my son! Feels like a no brainer if you are fishing local lakes to get in touch with Rich Tauber Fishing.

We went on the Estella on 04/18/2026, it was the best experience ever. 1st timers, Chris the owner…read moreof Estella super nice and answered our questions. Selena, great person, awesome cook, hamburgers tasty, Max & Charlie crew dudes hustling helping us all throughout the entire trip. I hope I got all the names right. Definitely going back!

Probably one of the most frustrating and disappointing charter experiences I've ever had--and I say…read morethat as someone who understands fishing doesn't always go your way. We spent 3.5 hours on the boat before a single line even hit the water. After finally starting, we fished for about 30 minutes, only to pack up again and spend another 1.5 hours cruising to a different spot near an oil rig. Yes, the fishing improved there--but by then, most of the trip had already been wasted just moving around. On what's supposed to be a ¾-day trip, we spent roughly 5.5 hours doing nothing but traveling, dealing with tangled lines, and waiting. That's not "a slow day of fishing"--that's poor planning and inexperience. It was openly stated this was a new crew, including the captain, and unfortunately, it showed. To be fair, the deckhand was great--helpful and professional. But that couldn't make up for everything else. What really crossed the line for me was the environment on board. At one point, another angler yelled at my son, blaming him for a tangled line--only for it to be proven it wasn't even his fault. That should never happen, especially on a trip where families and kids are present. Completely unacceptable. Then, when we picked up our catch, we were given more fish than we actually caught. I understand sharing when limits are reached--but this felt off, like we were handed someone else's hard-earned catch. That takes away from the whole experience. At the end of the day, the low price makes sense--you truly get what you pay for. But I'd rather spend a little more for a well-run, respectful, and enjoyable trip than deal with chaos, wasted time, and a hostile environment. If you're considering this charter--especially if you have kids--I strongly recommend you look elsewhere. I've gone out with Ciscos Sportfishing multiple times, and they have never let me down. Professional crews, organized trips, and a much more family-friendly atmosphere. Save yourself the frustration. Go with a crew that knows what they're doing and actually values your time and experience. Date of trip: 4/4/26 Boat: Coroloma