Sunshine, surf, and sandstone crags make coastal California an adventure destination! Throw in a wine tour and some sea cave kayaking at Channel Islands National Park, and you’re really making the best of your trip through coastal California. I’ve lived here for 25 years and I’ve used my experience to help you plan the best adventure trip imaginable!
Do you know the best things to do in Channel Islands National Park? Find out the best hiking, kayaking, and camping from an island naturalist!
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How is Santa Barbara weather in December? Should we bother visiting? Find out why December is one of the BEST times to visit this hidden gem!
Santa Barbara Weather in December + Why You Should Still Visit! Read More »
The BEST California snorkeling is found in the clear blue waters and towering kelp forests of Channel Islands National Park!
#1 California Snorkeling Destination: Channel Islands National Park Read More »
The best time to visit Solvang isn’t when you’d think! Find out the best way to explore this tiny Danish town in Santa Barbara wine country.
Just twenty miles offshore from Santa Barbara hides the massive Painted Cave: Channel Islands National Park’s deepest (and darkest) secret!
How to Explore Painted Cave: Channel Islands’ Deepest Secret Read More »
From sipping wine to sea cave kayaking, enjoy the warm sun and sea breeze all year long with these seven outdoor activities in Santa Barbara!
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Find hills of bright yellow coreopsis, canyons filled with vivid monkeyflower, and purple bluffs of wild hyacinth on 5 Channel Islands hikes.
Top 5 Channel Islands Hikes for Wildflower Blooms Read More »
From sunrise to sunset, coffee to wine, ocean to mountains, this is the best way to spend one day in Santa Barbara, according to a local!
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Anacapa Island weather and bird nesting are the two things that will either make or break your experience in Channel Islands National Park.
Anacapa Island Weather and Birds: Best Time of Year to Visit Read More »
Just north of LA, cruise across the channel and hike through unique island ecosystems to the 4 best views of Channel Islands National Park!
Best Views of Channel Islands National Park: Top 4 Vista Hikes Read More »
