Santa Cruz Island Day Trip Adventure!!
With Island Packers, Ventura Harbor
Sunday October 18, 2015
Organized by Dean Janoff, Amy Locke and Patricia Schwartz
8:15am meeting time on dock side of Island Packers Building
(You will want to check in at Island Packers at about 8am. This only takes 5-10 minutes depending on the crowd.)
Boat boards about 8:30 and leaves at 9:00am
Boat returns to Ventura Harbor between 5:00-6:00pm
$54.00-$59.00 per person 13 years +
(Teens welcome if they like hiking, etc)
Carpools available
PLEASE RSVP AFTER YOU RESERVE YOUR SPOT TO: Patricia@PatriciaSchwartz.com
Please read all information and print this if needed
Based on past experiences, this is going to be a very enjoyable day, with a lovely one hour or so boat ride out to the Islands from Ventura Harbor, where we may see a variety of marine life, such as dolphins, seals, flying fish, etc. We will disembark at Scorpion Bay Anchorage on Santa Cruz Island.
You will have a choice of activities:
• A moderate 5 mile round trip hike to Potato Harbor (some flat, plus short areas of steeper) with spectacular coastal views, led by a CBB Hiking Club leader.
• A short 2 mile moderate hike to Cavern Point with magnificent views usually lead by a naturalist (confirm this with Island Packers when you reserve your boat spot).
• Staying by the beach (it’s pebbly but swimmable), relaxing.
• Renting kayaks
If you think you may want to kayak, please read this information
Currently we have no plans for our own group (non guided) kayaking, but if enough people are interested, Dean has said he could help organize and possibly lead kayaking, as he is experienced at this.
If you are seriously interested in kayaking please email Patricia@PatriciaSchwartz.com AFTER Sept 26 to let her know. Dean will get back to you. It will cost extra and you will reserve via the kayak concessions.
Reserving Your Spot On The Boat:
Please read carefully and follow instructions to reserve your spot on the boat! You must have a place reserved and paid for with Islands Packers to go on the boat. Space is limited. Reserve early. Cost: $54-$59 per person 13 years old +
Island: We are going to East Santa Cruz, Scorpion Bay Anchorage
Reserve trip
https://reserve.islandpackers.com, or call 642-1393 to reserve
General website with everything you want to know.
Info on Santa Cruz Island and what to bring and more of what you want to know.
Driving directions (allow an hour from Santa Barbara to Island Packers for ample time)
RSVP CBB HIKING CLUB:
PLEASE RSVP AFTER YOU RESERVE YOUR SPOT TO: Patricia@PatriciaSchwartz.com
UNLIKELY TRIP CANCELLATION AND PLAN B HIKE:
Phone number Island Packers: 642-1393
ON THE MORNING OF THE TRIP THEY WILL HAVE A MESSAGE ON THE PHONE NUMBER CONFIRMING THAT THE TRIP CAN GO (rough seas prevent trips occasionally, but that is unlikely in October), so please call them to hear the confirmation message after 5:30am. We will also send out an email to those who rsvp if it is cancelled. So you can check your email at 6:30am.
Plan B Hike to Ellwood Bluffs
If cancelled we have a great Plan B Hike set up! See below!
Carpools:
If you are interested in carpooling, we will meet at CBB parking lot at 7am and leave by 7:10am.
WE ARE SEEKING A VOLUNTEER TO MEET OTHERS ON THE MORNING OF THE TRIP AND HELP COORDINATE CARPOOLING.
IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE PLEASE EMAIL Patricia@PatriciaSchwartz.com
More information:
Trail maps are available at Island Packers
There are places to see such as the Historic Ranch when we disembark if you prefer to hang out and relax for the day. There are restrooms also. The only water is in the campground which is a short walk from the dock. There is no water on the hike so bring a lot of water bottles. The boat drops us off at about 10am and picks us up at 4pm.
Channel Islands National Park is a remarkable place of pristine beauty and gorgeous views, with plenty of virgin land untouched by humans and development. There is a good chance of seeing marine life (seals, sea lions, whales and/or dolphins) along the way (bring binoculars and a camera!). You must be in good physical condition to participate in the hike portion of this trip.
What To Bring:
Two (2) liters of water, lunch, snacks, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, hiking boots, hiking poles/sticks day-pack, warm jacket for boat, long pants, long sleeve shirt for the boat ride (shorts and T shirt in warm weather). Also bring a swimsuit, water shoes / sandals a towel, books to read, if you plan to relax or swim or kayak. Clothes should be loose fitting, and light-colors are preferable. Binoculars and camera are also recommended if you have them.
Footwear: Hiking boots or shoes with good traction. Absolutely no sandals or open toed shoes on the hike!
When and Where To Meet:
Boat departs from Ventura Harbor at 9 a.m. (Check in Time is 8:00 a.m. and our group will meet at 8:15am on the dock side of Island Packers).
The boat embarks FROM Santa Cruz Island at 4:00 P.M.
We will return to the Ventura Harbor between 5-6 P.M. There is a possibility for those wishing to stay in Ventura to have dinner together at one of the restaurants a short walk from the dock.
Contact for day of trip:
Cellphone for day of trip ONLY: 805-453-0696 Patricia
Please rsvp after you reserve your boat seat to Patricia@PatriciaSchwartz.com
Motion Sickness and other Precautions
For anyone who is prone to motion sickness, please be sure to take the appropriate measures beforehand, such as either taking Dramamine, or using an ear patch, or some other precautionary action. Participation in this or any other activity is solely at your own risk. Please make sure you have proper footwear and are in good physical condition if you are planning to hike.
CBB Hiking Club—“Plan B” Hike Ellwood Bluffs
(In unlikely case boat can’t go due to rough seas)
Sunday Oct 18 at 8:30am
Your Guides: Patricia Schwartz, Dean Janoff
Trail Head & Path We will begin our walk in Isla Vista, at the Western (farthest away from UCSB) end of Del Playa. Del Playa ends and the dirt pathway begins and heads out towards Devereux. We will continue either on the beach or above on the bluff depending how much passage exists, based on tide. We will continue in a Westerly direction along the beach and bluffs, passing Sands surf beach, and the entrance to the revived Slough, and continuing past the Ellwood Pier up to Haskell’s beach and the Bacara. This path takes along an incredible and mostly complete habitat of our central/southern California coastline (where little still exists today). This is a one-way hike and we will have a car at the Haskell’s parking lot to shuttle folks back to Isla Vista, Del Playa and cars.
What to bring: Lunch, snacks, water, good beach walkers that can handle tar or water
Directions: To Isla Vista, exit the 101 freeway at Los Carneros and head West towards UCSB, past Hollister Ave., and ending at El Collegio. Turn right onto El Collegio, and continue until you to come to the last road into IV, which is a left on Camino Corto. Continue on Camino Corto to where it runs into Del Playa, turn right onto DP and continue to the end, and turn right to park all along the last cross street, Camino Majorca. Park and you will see us gathering at the Western tip where Del Playa and Camino Majorca intersect. We will meet at 8:30am and depart at 8:45am. We will return at about 1:00pm or earlier.
Hike Difficulty and What to Bring: this hike is approx. 2 1/2 miles long, and level along the coast or bluffs. Bring walking shoes, barefoot or sandals for the beach, sunscreen & hat, water, binos for great birding, a lunch or a hearty snack.
CBB’s Hiking Program is open to everyone and is primarily exploring the trails and walkways in the Santa Barbara foothills, Santa Ynez Mountains, and local beaches. Most hikes are moderate in altitude gain and difficulty, requiring adequate health and physical ability.
**You will be asked to sign a waiver at the beginning of each hike declaring that you: 1) understand the demands physically for the present hike; and 2) that you declare yourself healthy and able to “complete” the designated hiking trail. Hikers are to assume they will complete the entire hike with the group, unless an emergency or other unanticipated event necessitates an early return. No person(s) will be left alone or unaccompanied on the hike. Therefore, the hiking leaders reserve the right to deny participation if anyone appears to unprepared, unfit, ill, or physically challenged sufficiently to pose a significant risk for harm, or an inability to complete the hike as planned. So, please use good sense in deciding the appropriateness of each hike given the above, issues so that we may be safe and together throughout. Finally, we will choose hikes that offer a range in difficulty and length so that a majority of those interested will be able to participate.
Proper clothing: includes wearing layers for wind and cold, footwear appropriate for uneven surfaces, rocks, and dirt trails (eg., tennis shoes w/ vibram soles, light hiking boots), hat, sunblock, sm. daypack w/ water – (suggested 2 liters), snack, etc. Come join us in enjoying the exercise, beautiful trails & hikes in Santa Barbara, and the opportunity to meet other CBB nature lovers.