Rachel is awesome! Super knowledgeable of the ocean, water, marine life, and history of the area…read more What a rad human being to have guiding the tour. As it turns out, all of the harbor seals, and sealions have names. We befriended one named Steve, he is much better at swimming than I am. He also taught me secret techniques to paddling. This one Pelican named Parry got into a barking match with some sealions, which is a fight he wasn't gonna win, let's be honest. Though I was hoping to see an M-A-N-A-T-E-E ... next time! If you're gonna go down on Haley street, where the dogs are easy and the sun is cheap, you never know just who you'll meet, on Haley. (But hopefully it's Rachel from the Santa Barbara Adventure Company, and you get her kayak tour; shout out!)

A heartfelt thank you to Santa Barbara Adventure Company for creating such a memorable birthday…read moreexperience for our daughter. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. We had a fun ferry ride to the islands and even got to slow down to watch a large Sunfish (Mola Mola) snacking on some jellies. I recommend getting in line early to secure the best view seating on the ferry. Our kayak guides, Chuck and Adam, were exceptional--knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They made the entire trip both fun and informative, while ensuring we always felt safe and well cared for. We were fortunate to have perfect weather and warm water, which allowed us to explore all seven sea caves--many of which are inaccessible during high tide or rougher conditions. It made the experience even more special. Having lived in Santa Barbara for 22 years, this was my first time visiting the islands, and it was truly unforgettable. The pristine landscapes, abundant sea life, and even spotting several tiny island foxes while enjoying our picnic lunch, made it an unforgettable adventure. We can't wait to do it again--highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique and exceptional experience!

Mike is the BEST! He gave my grandson Bash and me an unforgettable kayaking experience. He made…read moresure we felt safe and comfortable the entire time, and we had such an amazing adventure together! I highly recommend booking a kayaking adventure with Mike and this incredible business. You won't be disappointed!

We love renting kayaks here! Such a lovely place to paddle out of! The staff is always so helpful…read moretoo! Great prices! Much Fun to be had for a couple hours! Highly recommend!

Joel and Cooper, thanks for the great ride yesterday (03-31-2025) through the channel! You were the…read morefriendliest crew. The whales decided to take a day off, but sea lions and bottlenose dolphins swimming near and around the Sunfish was priceless! Choppy waters, Joel, you maneuvered with ease. It was a fun morning! I look forward to another chance to see the gray and humpback whales! Thank you for being the best crew! I hope to join you again! Book with Channel Islands Expeditions! I can't wait to experience one of your other adventure options.

Smooth training on how to do the work and easy layout on the boat. Food was delicious and…read moreaccommodating. I would reccomend this experience to those who are fascinated with the unusual, wildlife or history. The team/crew also had good communication between themselves or the passengers.

If you're thinking about taking this tour just do it! From the moment you arrive these guys treat…read moreyou like your best friend visiting the islands for the first time. They show you all the cool stuff answer all your questions. It's been a few days and we're already missing them! They are truly lovely to chat with. When it was time to hit the activities they went to work showing their skills and knowledge. FYI we're vegetarian and the lunch was lovely- so make sure you order that too! Thanks Captain Dan and crew! It was a bucket list day we won't forget!

Chartered the sunfish for a two hour sunset whale watching cruise last night and it was incredibly…read morefun!!!! Roger was a terrific captain. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and just all-around awesome. Cheyenne was terrific as well. My group of 10 could not have had a better time. We weren't even sure we would see whales and we saw tons of them and we saw about 100 dolphins and adorable sea lions and other fish just swimming around our boat. What a phenomenal experience! So highly recommended!!!

I have rented electric boats with hopper rentals six or seven times in the last three years. The…read moreboats are always very clean ,and more importantly always hold a charge. I have gone out with friends and family for the whole day and have never needed to be rescued. Reasonable rates compared to other rental operations in the area. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly, always looking to make your experience better. The last few times that we have gone out, they have put us in their larger boat and allow us to take our dogs at no extra charge. I would recommend Hopper Boat Rentals to anyone looking to enjoy the beautiful channel Islands Harbour in a completely stress-free environment.

Amazing experience So much fun and a reasonable price…read more Call ahead and reserve as they do sell out fast

This was a one and done visit. The island is small and there was a guided walk fro the visitors…read morecenter to a couple points of interest and a look out where you could see other islands. There is not much to do and very little history and the main event was dodging the thousands of seagulls that nest on the island because there are no predators. Did see some seals and dolphins on the way back in the afternoon.

Although there might not be much of anything to do on Anacapa Island, come in the Spring/Summer and…read moreI can guarantee you'll never forget the place. Anacapa is the nearest of the Channel Islands and reachable through Island Packers who'll take you to and from the island. At this time of year the island is 99.9% birds and you, as a visitor, are a mere intrusion. The way that Island Packers has it scheduled, the island's arrival and departure times give you just enough time to get on the island, eat your lunch, then enjoy a slow trail walk around the island (best with one of the volunteer guides who provide this service), a stop at Inspiration Point, and a brief bit of extra time before it's again time to board the boat. Unless you're camping on the island, this is all the time you would want there. Why you should go at this time of year is to see those birds. Brown Pelicans, once endangered, build their nests on Anacapa but by design their nests aren't near the trail. Brown Pelicans will abandon their eggs if humans are too near. But every other part of the island? That's where the gulls lay their eggs, right on the ground, and on Anacapa this means EVERYWHERE: Think thousands and thousands of gulls and their chicks. Gull's babies look nothing like mature gulls and when you first eye the youth you'll be amazed. The little spotted birds blend perfectly with their surroundings and would be easy to step upon were you the least bit off trail (so stay on the trail). As you trod the path around the flat island go slow. Some birds are serene, just sitting quietly atop their eggs. Others are Tiger Moms and scream or dive bomb at you as you try to pass. It's exciting, interesting, unique, and unforgettable. I'd not go back to Anacapa a second time because it's very small and I've now seen it in its entirety. There's no hiking to be done here on this flat island and the only camping site is in the treeless center of the island, which might be interesting - or boring - at times the birds are not nesting. But if you don't hike, haven't seen it, and this sounds compelling you should get out there and check it out. When the birds are nesting, it's an experience you won't soon forget. Disclaimer: To get off Island Packer's boat and onto the island will require you to hoist yourself up a ladder then walk up a flight of 150 stairs once on the island.

We rented a small boat to cruise around Oxnard harbor recently. Twelve people in our party, adults…read moreand kids. All of us fit comfortably. They do allowed alcohol, foods and drinks on the boat. All of us complemented how clean and new the boat was. Also how fast we were able to go around the harbor. A lot of nice homes to look at and not to mentioned the seals that were so loud! Yes, so much fun!! Reservation online was easy and the staff was really nice. They also rent out other equipment as well, SUP, jet ski, kayaks and other stuff. Just check them out on their website. Our rental was for two hours and it went by pretty fast. But two hours is all you need and really that's plenty of time. Next time I would order from Toppers Pizzas. The restaurant was so closed by and easy for everyone. Would I recommend this to others....absolutely!!!

Very enjoyable! Luckily, the dolphins put on a remarkable show for us! It was interesting to hear…read morefacts and see islands. A larger boat would be fantastic in the future!

My husband and I absolutely LOVED our Kayak tour during our babymoon!! We booked this through our…read morestay at Terranea Resort and were so impressed by the guides!! Ben and James were fantastic. Ben even slowed down to ensure this pregnant lady was safe kayaking and exploring tide pools!! Both of them were so incredibly knowledgable and James even spent the time to help look for cool and rarer finds in the tide pools. On top of this, we were able to see dolphins!! They literally swam up behind us and it was such a special moment with this tour group. We are grateful to Ben and James for making our babymoon so special!!

today we went kayaking and our instructors James and Jack were absolutely amazing! They were very…read morehelpful, explained everything clearly, were very accommodating and overall had a really fun and positive attitude throughout the guided tour! We saw beautiful wildlife and overall it was really a beautiful experience!