About UsChannel Islands National Park Guided Trips
Santa Cruz Island Caves: One-Day, Two-Day, & Three-Day Trips
Beginners and advanced paddlers alike are able to enjoy paddling some of the finest sea
caves in the world. Our one-, two- and three-day trips offer a perfect first taste of
ocean paddling. We'll bring a variety of sit-on-top single and double kayaks to explore
some stunning sea tunnels and caves. As conditions permit, we explore different caves each
day, with snorkeling and hiking opportunities in the late afternoon. At night we'll camp in
a wooded canyon. First Strokes skills suggested, but not required. Click here
for an in-depth look at this trip!
Dates: From December 1, 2007 through April 30, 2008, One-Day, Two-Day, and Three-Day Trips are scheduled upon demand: whenever you or we put together a 4-person minimum. From May 1, 2008 through November 30, 2008, trips are scheduled for every weekend, and even some weekdays. Please call us at 1-800-SOUTHWIND for additional information.
Minimum skills required: Recreation Level
Cost for One-Day Trip:
$175 adult / $150 child if booked at least 14 days in advance
$195 adult / $170 child if booked less than 14 days in advance
Cost for Two-Day Trip:
$275 adult / $235 child if booked at least 14 days in advance
$305 adult / $265 child if booked less than 14 days in advance
Cost for Three-Day Trip:
$340 adult / $290 child if booked at least 14 days in advance
$380 adult / $330 child if booked less than 14 days in advance
(Minimum age for this trip = 13 years old
Prices for "child" reflect ages 13-16)
Group Discounts are available, please inquire through email ( info@southwindkayaks.com ) or by phone, please ask for Mike (1-800-SOUTHWIND).
Santa Cruz Island to Anacapa Trip After setting up our car shuttle, we'll take a motor boat to the north coast of Santa Cruz Island. We'll paddle with the wind and swell across Chinese Harbor, tour the soaring cliffs of Cavern Point, and finally land in Scorpion Bay to camp for two nights. As the miles glide by, watch for sea lions, dolphins and harbor seals in the water and Peregrine falcons and eagles on the wing. On day two we'll explore more coastline and sea caves with hiking and snorkeling as options. On day three we'll paddle to the east end of the island and historic Smugglers Cove. From there we'll make the 4+ mile crossing to Anacapa Island for more sea caves, a rocky coastline and our motor boat ride back home. If you have the right skills and lots of endurance, this trip is a perfect step up in excitement and challenge. Click here for a more in-depth look at this trip!
Dates: TBA
Minimum skills required: Sport Level
Cost: TBA
How to Reserve Your Trip and Trip Policies - Click here to find out more details! Or contact us at info@southwindkayaks.com or 1-800-SOUTHWIND.