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California's Most Sea-nic National Park
Blissful beaches, panoramic hikes, craft beer, and one of California’s wildest national parks—Ventura County Coast has the Southern California climate with its own distinct laid-back vibe. Get a change of sea-nery with these five itinerary ideas!
Week: 01.26.2022
Regions: Northern & Southern CA
Purely Wild
Hike Channel Islands Santa Cruz Island to Potato Harbor and Cavern Point
![Hiker walking along the North Bluff Trail on Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands National Park](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/422451ec-c1ba-41b5-800f-cfa74b5779a8_2022-01-06+14.10.38-3.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&q=&w=479&h=319)
![Campground sign and Cavern Point sign at Santa Cruz Islands, Channel Islands National Park](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/e7297da9-1ca8-405c-8684-2463629150a6_2022-01-06+13.28.29-2.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
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![Two hikers at Santa Cruz Island Channel Islands National Park](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/f1608a90-2dc4-4cec-8b2f-e5714545325d_2022-01-06+13.41.27.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
Channel Islands National Park lives up to its nickname as “North America’s Galapagos.” This less-traveled national park is an undeveloped and isolated series of five dramatic and distinct islands reached by boat. Hike the largest of the islands, Santa Cruz.
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Adventure Sea Cave Kayak Tour at Channel Islands National Park
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![Kayaker inside cave at Channel Islands National Park Adventure Sea Cave Kayak Tour](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/c6b15ab3-9b7d-4474-9c27-b1ff920c2af1_IMG_7109.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
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![Channel Island Adventure Company guides getting kayakers ready for the sea kayak adventure tour at Santa Cruz Island](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/7926c8e3-0f29-4019-aca0-1a3bc72c40f8_IMG_7043.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
If exploring a cave is spelunking, then exploring a cave by kayak is … spelayaking?! This unique cave-kayaking adventure at Channel Islands National Park is a wonderful way to get an in-depth perspective of the marvelous caves here.
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Bike Channel Islands Harbor to Hollywood Beach in Oxnard
![Hollywood Beach Oxnard](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/ddf2ce38-dba6-4d87-8531-043e7e814a90_2022-01-05+15.39.05.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&q=&w=479&h=319)
![Woman on an e-bike at Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard passing by docked sailboats](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/fd28c34d-9131-4787-b37e-f6c607ac9d03_2022-01-05+14.51.46-1-2.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
![docked sailboats at sunset at Channel Islands Harbor](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/c8f78631-c648-47c2-ae99-2fb06087ba62_2022-01-06+15.46.14-2.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
![Sea Lions at Channel View Park in Oxnard](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/ff0707be-e817-47e2-87eb-3c2b3179e3a3_2022-01-05+14.01.14-2.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
Sailboats, barking sea lions, wide-open golden beach—Channel Islands Harbor and Hollywood Beach are marquee attractions, and renting a fat-tire E-bike is a fun way to explore this classic Southern California setting in Oxnard.
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Hike Wildwood Canyon Overlook Trail Near Camarillo
![Two Hikers at Wildwood Canyon Overlook Trail in Camarillo there are big mountain views](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/1bf37e10-273f-43c0-85c4-3ede8d894110_2022-01-07+11.52.54.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&q=&w=479&h=319)
![Hikers at the Camarillo Wildwood Canyon Overlook Trail in Ventura County](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/b60ff95e-9914-4da9-9cd3-43e0f66a63b6_2022-01-07+10.39.35-4-2.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
![Hikers taking in the big mountain panoramic views at Wildwood Canyon Overlook Trail in Ventura County](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/1bff53fa-3814-4e2f-9f72-24605f0af4cf_2022-01-07+10.48.23-2.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
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The farm-to-table agricultural landscape around Camarillo delights with vineyards, lush canyons, and craggy mountains. For a hike combining a trifecta of these views, head to Wildwood Canyon Overlook Trail.
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Enjoy the Camarillo Beer Trail in Ventura County
![Two women having craft beer at a patio picnic table at Topa Topa in Camarillo](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/8d242cb4-1a44-42c7-86e8-d8e90f6023b1_2022-01-07+16.49.33-2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&q=&w=479&h=319)
![Institution Ale 12 oz beer next to a spicy fried chicken pizza](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/ea67d10d-9373-4b0f-ad3d-55421bb05ef6_2022-01-07+12.46.35-2.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
![Institution Ale Company beer](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/34ba0a68-007b-4ee1-b59a-2f88c66fd338_2022-01-07+12.34.12-2.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
![Two women having beers on the outdoor patio at Institution Ale in Camarillo](https://images.prismic.io/weekendsherpa/fb798100-326a-4b32-938b-8e1868554d4b_2022-01-07+12.39.41-6.jpg?auto=compress,format&w=1004)
Some trails are more refreshing than others! And while the Camarillo Beer Trail isn’t a hiking trail, it is most certainly worth exploring. Make it a day of brews or do a “brews and views” tour by combining a scenic hike followed by some tasty beers.
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