Nancy and I are scheduling another trip to Santa Cruz Island. It’s becoming a yearly thing. I just bought my ticket from Ventura Harbor to The Scorpion Cove landing. I booked the 10:00 AM departure (OUTBOUND), as there were more spaces on that boat. We will return on the 3:00 PM boat (INBOUND). You have to book OUTBOUND and INBOUND separately.
There will be no limit from us and you can bring as many friends as you like. Please book your passage before you sign-up with Trailblazers, as the boat may fill-up. You don’t need to sign-up your friends on meet-up.
The trip by boat lasts a little over an hour leaving Ventura Harbor at 10:00 AM. They want us to be at the dock 45 minutes prior to departure (9:15 AM). Once we arrive on the Island, we’ll hike 2.5 miles out to Potato Harbor via Cavern Point, and return along Potato Harbor Road. When we reach the camp ground we’ll have lunch. The hike is very moderate and should return us in plenty of time for some sightseeing at the historic ranch, museum, or extra hiking into Scorpion Canyon. Our return trip leaves Scorpion Anchorage at 3:00 PM.
You must bring your own WATER and FOOD. There are no concessions on the island. You can drop your food in one of their protective boxes so you don’t have to carry it on the hike. You will also have to book your own passage on the boat. The price (RT) is $65 for age 55+ and $70 for the younger crowd. PLEASE BOOK YOUR TRIP BEFORE YOU SIGN-UP WITH TRAILBLAZERS. Feel free to bring a guest. I would book your trip ASAP, as they may fill-up. You can book online at:
islandpackers.com
Under SELECT YOUR TRIP: choose VENTURA –> SCORPION COVE
Scroll to BOOK NOW and go to APRIL trips and choose APRIL 22
Be sure to choose Day Visitor
Choose Box: 10:00 AM Ventura to Scorpion Cove – SCI
OUTBOUND
Departs – Ventura Harbor
Arrives – Santa Cruz (Scorpion Cove)
Date/Time: Thu APRIL 22, 2025 10:00 AM
RETURN: 4/22 @ 3:00 PM (You can stay longer and book 4:00 PM)
ADD TO CART and follow the payment instructions. Be sure to check that you have booked the correct Island and date.
BOOK INBOUND TRIP SEPARATELY after you book the OUTBOUND TRIP.
DIRECTIONS TO ISLAND PACKERS / VENTURA HARBOR:
101 Northbound
Take Victoria Exit and turn left
Continue .6 miles to Olivas Park Drive and turn right
Continue 2.4 miles crossing Harbor Blvd. onto Spinnaker
Island Packers is 1 mile in on Spinnaker Drive, on the right.
101 Southbound
Exit 101 at Seaward Ave. Exit.
• Turn left on Harbor Boulevard.
• Go approximately 1 3⁄4 miles, turn right on Spinnaker Drive.
Island Packers is 1 mile in on Spinnaker Drive, on the right.
For more information visit:
https://Islandpackers.com/
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:
The hike host is a volunteer and not responsible for the group. Safety should be a priority for everyone in the group. Please treat this meet-up as hiking with a group of friends. If you become fatigued and unable to continue the hike, it is expected you will advise the hike host of this and return to our starting point on your own. If you are able to proceed, it is expected that you will maintain line of sight with other members of the group at all times and help to promote the group’s safety and fitness goals.
Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you are taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions.
If you choose to sign up for this or any the Group’s Meetup events, you are releasing the Group, its organizers, and sponsors from all liability in case of possible injuries.
Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience. You agree that you can navigate back to your transportation by yourself, and agree to do so if you fall behind and lose track of the main body of hikers.
There are “Plus One’s” on this hike. If you want to bring someone along, please do. You must also make their reservation with Island Packers.
