Category: Day Trips

Coastal cave view overlooking secluded beach and ocean waves.
March 11, 2026
Santa Cruz Island Day Trip: Prisoner’s Harbor

Details: Join us for a special trip to the Prisoner’s Harbor on Santa Cruz Island, which is on the border of the Nature Conservancy property. Steve Junak will lead our guests on a scenic walk on the trails near the harbor to see and learn about the unique island flora on the north side of…

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Santa Rosa Island Torrey Pine grove and ocean view
February 25, 2026
Santa Rosa Island – Day Trip | Sold Out

Details: Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is excited to offer a special day trip to the beautiful and remote Santa Rosa Island. After an early departure from Ventura Harbor, we’ll spend the day immersed in the island’s spectacular landscapes, rich natural history, and remarkable plant life.  Led by Horticulture Educator Alejandro Lemus, this guided excursion will focus on identifying native plant…

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Coastal cave view overlooking secluded beach and ocean waves.
February 5, 2026
Santa Cruz Island Day Trip: Fraser Point | Sold Out

Details: The Garden invites you to join us for a rare opportunity to visit the west end of Santa Cruz Island at Fraser Point, one of the most beautiful and least accessible areas of the Channel Islands. This special day trip is seldom offered to the public and provides an unforgettable chance to experience the…

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Coastal cave view overlooking secluded beach and ocean waves.
August 25, 2025
Santa Cruz Island Day Trip: Scorpion Cove | Sold Out

Details: Join us for a special trip to the Scorpion Cove on Santa Cruz Island. Holly Huff will lead our guests on a scenic walk on the trails near the harbor to see and learn about the unique island flora on the north side of the island. After departing from Ventura Harbor a short boat…

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Coastal cave view overlooking secluded beach and ocean waves.
July 3, 2025
Santa Cruz Island Day Trip: Prisoner’s Harbor

Details: Join us for a special trip to the Prisoner’s Harbor on Santa Cruz Island, which is on the border of the Nature Conservancy property. Christina Varnava will lead our guests on a scenic walk on the trails near the harbor to see and learn about the unique island flora on the north side of…

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Rocky coastal cliffs extending into blue ocean water.
May 22, 2025
Anacapa Island Day Trip | Sold Out

Details: Join us for a guided walking tour of Anacapa Island with the Garden’s Horticulture Educator Alejandro Lemus. We will travel via Island Packers boat across the channel where you may see a variety of aquatic wildlife on the way to the island.  The boat docks at the East End Landing Cove at the base of…

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Wooden boardwalk over calm water surrounded by reeds.
April 7, 2025
Oso Flaco Lake & Dunes Day Trip – Sold Out

Details: Experience the wildflowers of Oso Flaco Lake, located at the border of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, with botanist Steve Junak. Learn about the rich history of the area while enjoying freshwater lakes nestled in the sand dunes just inland from a spectacular wild shoreline. This field trip will have an emphasis…

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Coastal cave view overlooking secluded beach and ocean waves.
March 31, 2025
Santa Cruz Island Day Trip: Scorpion Cove – Sold Out

Details: Join instructors Steve Junak and Sabina Thomas for an exciting day trip to Scorpion Cove on Santa Cruz Island. Our group will depart from Ventura Harbor via Island Packers. After the boat docks at Scorpion Anchorage, we will explore some of the eastern end of Santa Cruz Island on foot. Steve will lead participants…

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