Roevela
A striped sandstone headland with a sea cave above deep blue water
Yellow wildflowers above sea stacks and island cliffs in blue water
A sea stack below steep island cliffs on a clear day
A green coastal canyon opening onto a clear turquoise cove

Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands

Private surf lesson, sea caves, and a sunset cruise

The most distinctive California option. A full Channel Islands National Park day anchors the itinerary; the remaining days stay relaxed and coastal.

Five days, hour by hour.

Arrive

Yellow wildflowers above sea stacks and island cliffs in blue water
Dinner credit

  1. Afternoon

    • 3 p.m.Land at SBA by 3 p.m.
    • Arranged transfer to the waterfront hotel.

  2. Evening

    • State Street walk, beach sunset, and an included $90 dinner credit.
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Learn to surf

A striped sandstone headland with a sea cave above deep blue water
Breakfast

  1. Morning

    • Morning 90-minute lesson for two with one instructor at a beginner-friendly beach selected by the school.
    • Board and wetsuit included.

  2. Afternoon

    • Afternoon free for beach time and harbor walk.
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Island day

A sea stack below steep island cliffs on a clear day
BreakfastLunch

  1. Morning

    • Depart early by arranged car to Ventura Harbor.
    • Check in for the Santa Cruz Island ferry.
    • Guided 2.5-hour Discovery Sea Caves kayak session at Scorpion Anchorage, then a short marked trail walk and ferry back.

  2. Midday

    • Bring packed lunch and water.

  3. Evening

    • Return to Santa Barbara in the evening.
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Coast day

A green coastal canyon opening onto a clear turquoise cove
BreakfastDinner on your own

  1. Morning

    • OptionalSlow morning, optional self-guided bike ride or local art.

  2. Evening

    • Late afternoon 90-minute shared Santa Barbara sunset cruise.
    • Keep dinner on your own.
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What’s included

  • Four nights in a private double room
  • SBA transfers
  • A prebooked Ventura round trip
  • Local surf transport
  • Private lesson for two
  • Santa Cruz ferry plus guided sea-cave kayak
  • Shared sunset cruise
  • Four breakfasts
  • A $90 dinner credit
  • Island packed lunch
Not included
  • Flights to and from the meeting airport
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcohol, shopping and meals not listed
Good to know
  • The island boat leaves Ventura, not Santa Barbara, so the early car transfer is part of the package.
  • There is no food service at Scorpion Anchorage.
  • Pack lunch and refillable water.
  • The kayak operator chooses the exact cave route for weather and swell.
  • Open-ocean sea kayaking can be strenuous even for first-timers.
  • Wear the guide’s PFD, helmet, and wetsuit.
  • Ferry schedules and sea conditions control the day.

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