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Savoring the still before the storm begins. 🤙 # Savoring the still before the storm begins. 🤙 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #venturacounty #harborlife #harborgoals #ciharbor #805 #cawx
If you love whale watching in the Santa Barbara Ch If you love whale watching in the Santa Barbara Channel as much as we do, makes plans to attend the second annual “WHALE of a CELEBRATION.” 😍 Here’s all the information you need to know about the event 👇🏻 Meet local whale researchers, biologists, and advocates as they share the latest whale science from our channel including an ANCIENT WHALE FOSSIL found at one of the local beaches. Enjoy the premiere of a brand-new short film by wildlife filmmaker @adamernsterwildlife , showcasing this year’s remarkable successes of the Santa Barbara Whale Heritage Area (SBCWHA). Celebrate the magnificent whales and dolphins that call our waters home, and join us for an incredible wildlife cruise aboard @islandpackers to see these animals in the wild. AGENDA : Whales, Ales, & Cocktails event : FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST / 6:30-9:30pm @crowneplazaventura • Alisa Schulman-Janiger : Alisa Schulman-Janiger is a marine biologist, cetacean researcher, educator, and Research Associate at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Alisa is Co-Founder and Lead Research Biologist of the California Killer Whale Project; she has been photo-identifying California killer whales, archiving sightings, and studying distribution, natural history, and behavior (over 45 years). • Jonathan Hoffman from the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum speaking about an ancient whale that was recently unearthed in nearby Goleta. • Kevin Campion , Founder, Save the North Pacific Right Whale. Wildlife Cruise Aboard @islandpackers : SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23RD // 11:00AM - 2:00 PM Visit @sbwhaleheritage for more info. #channelislandsharbor #venturacounty #harborlife #harborgoals #ciharbor
We honor the brave men and women who have served o We honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with unwavering dedication and sacrifice. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸 #channelislandsharbor #venturacounty #veteransday
Nothing beats a quiet afternoon at the Harbor. ☺ Nothing beats a quiet afternoon at the Harbor. ☺️ #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #harborlife #venturacounty #ciharbor #oxnard #harborgoals #805 #805living
Waves at Silver Strand are too good today. 🤙 #c Waves at Silver Strand are too good today. 🤙 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #venturacounty #cawx
🎅Reindeer Paddle Alert! 🎅 Get ready to spre 🎅Reindeer Paddle Alert! 🎅 Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the Channel Islands Harbor’s inaugural Reindeer Paddle — 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13! Dress in your most festive holiday gear — reindeer antlers, Santa hats, elf outfits, ugly sweaters, etc. — and paddle through the Harbor in true holiday spirit. Prizes await! Participants who dress festively will have a chance to win goodies from @islandpackers, @harbormart, and @seafreshchannelislands! The grand prize will be tickets to @legolandcalifornia, courtesy of @cumulusmedia 🙌 🎅 Visit the bio link to register! #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #venturacounty #harborlife #harborgoals #ciharbor #reindeerpaddle #805
Harbor therapy. ⛵️❤️⛵️ #channelislands Harbor therapy. ⛵️❤️⛵️ #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #ciharbor #harborlife #harborgoals #805 #805sailing #sail805
We’re on the cover! 😍🙌 The Channel Islands We’re on the cover! 😍🙌 The Channel Islands Harbor is featured on the new @visitoxnardca Visitor Guide — with Tony Miller, owner of @socaljetskis, front and center on one of his electric boat rentals. We couldn’t be happier! 📖 Check out the new guide and start planning your Harbor and Oxnard getaway today — link in bio! ⚓✨ #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #harborlife #harborgoals #ciharbor #oxnard #venturacounty #805
Congratulations to the @dodgers, 2025 World Series Congratulations to the @dodgers, 2025 World Series Champions! We are celebrating with you! 🎉 #channelislandsharbor #ciharbor #visitoxnard #congatulations #worldseries2025 #oxnard #805 #harborlife #ciharbor
Wishing you a safe and Happy Halloween! 🎃👻🎃 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #harborlife #harborgoals #ciharbor #happyhalloween #805
Good night. 🫶 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnar Good night. 🫶 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #venturacounty #harborlife #ciharbor #harborgoals #805
🎸🦌 SAVE THE DATE! 🦌🎸The 59th Annual Pa 🎸🦌 SAVE THE DATE! 🦌🎸The 59th Annual Parade of Lights is hittin’ the water with a rockin’ holiday twist! This year’s theme is “Rudolph’s Rockin’ Roll Regatta!” The holiday boat parade is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 13th. Get ready for glowing boats, festive tunes, and plenty of holiday sparkle on the harbor! It’s gonna be merry, bright, and totally outta sight! 🎅🎤#channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #harborlife #venturacounty #ciharbor #805 #paradeoflights #ciharbor
Thank you to the boaters who came out and particip Thank you to the boaters who came out and participated in our 4th Annual Parade of Frights. We hope everyone had a great time! 🙌 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #harborlife #ciharbor #harborgoals #paradeoffrights #805
🎃 What a splash! 🎃Thank you to everyone who 🎃 What a splash! 🎃Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first-ever Pumpkin Paddle at Channel Islands Harbor! More than 100 paddlers — from superheroes to sea creatures — hit the water in costume and made it an unforgettable, family-friendly celebration. We’re already counting down to next year! 👻 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #venturacounty #harborlife #harborgoals #pumpkinpaddle #ciharbor #paradeoffrights
🎃 Big shoutout to the Ventura County Harbor Dep 🎃 Big shoutout to the Ventura County Harbor Department Maintenance crew for decking out Harbor View Park with some spooky Halloween vibes! 👻🕸️ The place looks awesome just in time for this Saturday’s Parade of Frights! 🧡💀 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #harborlife #harborgoals #venturacounty #paradeoffrights #ciharbor
🎃 Trunk-or-Treat Alert! 🎃 Get ready for some 🎃 Trunk-or-Treat Alert! 🎃 Get ready for some spooky and sweet fun with Wolfsburg’s Finest VW Club of Oxnard! 🧡🚗 They’ll be hosting a Trunk-or-Treat (while supplies last) from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Harbor View Park during Saturday’s Parade of Frights. Bring the family to check out decked-out VWs, grab some candy, and enjoy the Halloween spirit by the sea! 👻🍬 #ChannelIslandsHarbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #venturacounty #harborlife #harborgoals #ciharbor #ParadeOfFrights #TrunkOrTreat #HalloweenFun #VWClub #FamilyFriendlyFun #805
🎃Parade of Frights Activity🎃 Gather the fam 🎃Parade of Frights Activity🎃 Gather the fam and come on down to the Parade of Frights Marketplace this Saturday! The marketplace brings together prepared foods, desserts, handmade crafts & more plus trick-or-treating at booths! In addition, @oxnardpacc will be bringing in tons of fun - mobile art cart, fall-themed hands-on projects, a mini haunted house, puppet shows, and more! 📍3600 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93035 🚗 Free Parking 👻 See You There! If You Dare...! #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #venturacounty #harborlife #ciharbor #paradeoffrights #805 #halloweenevents #harborgoals
🎃 Parade of Frights News! 🎃 The sweetest dec 🎃 Parade of Frights News! 🎃 The sweetest decision you’ll make this Saturday at the Parade of Frights? 🍬 Orange or black? Choose your favorite free trick-or-treat tote at this year’s Parade of Frights, happening Oct. 25 from 3–7 p.m. Pick up your bag at the Parade of Frights Marketplace at Harbor View Park, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, or at the Trunk-or-Treat presented by @wolfsburgs_finest_oxnard — and get ready for candy, costumes, and community fun! 👻🧙‍♀️ 🎃 Tap the link in bio for all the spooky details! #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #harborlife #805 #ciharbor #venturacounty #paradeoffrights #iwantcandy #halloweenevents

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Savoring the still before the storm begins. 🤙 # Savoring the still before the storm begins. 🤙 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #venturacounty #harborlife #harborgoals #ciharbor #805 #cawx
If you love whale watching in the Santa Barbara Ch If you love whale watching in the Santa Barbara Channel as much as we do, makes plans to attend the second annual “WHALE of a CELEBRATION.” 😍 Here’s all the information you need to know about the event 👇🏻 Meet local whale researchers, biologists, and advocates as they share the latest whale science from our channel including an ANCIENT WHALE FOSSIL found at one of the local beaches. Enjoy the premiere of a brand-new short film by wildlife filmmaker @adamernsterwildlife , showcasing this year’s remarkable successes of the Santa Barbara Whale Heritage Area (SBCWHA). Celebrate the magnificent whales and dolphins that call our waters home, and join us for an incredible wildlife cruise aboard @islandpackers to see these animals in the wild. AGENDA : Whales, Ales, & Cocktails event : FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST / 6:30-9:30pm @crowneplazaventura • Alisa Schulman-Janiger : Alisa Schulman-Janiger is a marine biologist, cetacean researcher, educator, and Research Associate at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Alisa is Co-Founder and Lead Research Biologist of the California Killer Whale Project; she has been photo-identifying California killer whales, archiving sightings, and studying distribution, natural history, and behavior (over 45 years). • Jonathan Hoffman from the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum speaking about an ancient whale that was recently unearthed in nearby Goleta. • Kevin Campion , Founder, Save the North Pacific Right Whale. Wildlife Cruise Aboard @islandpackers : SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23RD // 11:00AM - 2:00 PM Visit @sbwhaleheritage for more info. #channelislandsharbor #venturacounty #harborlife #harborgoals #ciharbor
We honor the brave men and women who have served o We honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with unwavering dedication and sacrifice. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸 #channelislandsharbor #venturacounty #veteransday
Nothing beats a quiet afternoon at the Harbor. ☺ Nothing beats a quiet afternoon at the Harbor. ☺️ #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #harborlife #venturacounty #ciharbor #oxnard #harborgoals #805 #805living
Waves at Silver Strand are too good today. 🤙 #c Waves at Silver Strand are too good today. 🤙 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #venturacounty #cawx
🎅Reindeer Paddle Alert! 🎅 Get ready to spre 🎅Reindeer Paddle Alert! 🎅 Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the Channel Islands Harbor’s inaugural Reindeer Paddle — 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13! Dress in your most festive holiday gear — reindeer antlers, Santa hats, elf outfits, ugly sweaters, etc. — and paddle through the Harbor in true holiday spirit. Prizes await! Participants who dress festively will have a chance to win goodies from @islandpackers, @harbormart, and @seafreshchannelislands! The grand prize will be tickets to @legolandcalifornia, courtesy of @cumulusmedia 🙌 🎅 Visit the bio link to register! #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #venturacounty #harborlife #harborgoals #ciharbor #reindeerpaddle #805
Harbor therapy. ⛵️❤️⛵️ #channelislands Harbor therapy. ⛵️❤️⛵️ #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #ciharbor #harborlife #harborgoals #805 #805sailing #sail805
We’re on the cover! 😍🙌 The Channel Islands We’re on the cover! 😍🙌 The Channel Islands Harbor is featured on the new @visitoxnardca Visitor Guide — with Tony Miller, owner of @socaljetskis, front and center on one of his electric boat rentals. We couldn’t be happier! 📖 Check out the new guide and start planning your Harbor and Oxnard getaway today — link in bio! ⚓✨ #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #harborlife #harborgoals #ciharbor #oxnard #venturacounty #805
Congratulations to the @dodgers, 2025 World Series Congratulations to the @dodgers, 2025 World Series Champions! We are celebrating with you! 🎉 #channelislandsharbor #ciharbor #visitoxnard #congatulations #worldseries2025 #oxnard #805 #harborlife #ciharbor
Wishing you a safe and Happy Halloween! 🎃👻🎃 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #harborlife #harborgoals #ciharbor #happyhalloween #805
Good night. 🫶 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnar Good night. 🫶 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #venturacounty #harborlife #ciharbor #harborgoals #805
🎸🦌 SAVE THE DATE! 🦌🎸The 59th Annual Pa 🎸🦌 SAVE THE DATE! 🦌🎸The 59th Annual Parade of Lights is hittin’ the water with a rockin’ holiday twist! This year’s theme is “Rudolph’s Rockin’ Roll Regatta!” The holiday boat parade is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 13th. Get ready for glowing boats, festive tunes, and plenty of holiday sparkle on the harbor! It’s gonna be merry, bright, and totally outta sight! 🎅🎤#channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #harborlife #venturacounty #ciharbor #805 #paradeoflights #ciharbor
Thank you to the boaters who came out and particip Thank you to the boaters who came out and participated in our 4th Annual Parade of Frights. We hope everyone had a great time! 🙌 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #harborlife #ciharbor #harborgoals #paradeoffrights #805
🎃 What a splash! 🎃Thank you to everyone who 🎃 What a splash! 🎃Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first-ever Pumpkin Paddle at Channel Islands Harbor! More than 100 paddlers — from superheroes to sea creatures — hit the water in costume and made it an unforgettable, family-friendly celebration. We’re already counting down to next year! 👻 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #venturacounty #harborlife #harborgoals #pumpkinpaddle #ciharbor #paradeoffrights
🎃 Big shoutout to the Ventura County Harbor Dep 🎃 Big shoutout to the Ventura County Harbor Department Maintenance crew for decking out Harbor View Park with some spooky Halloween vibes! 👻🕸️ The place looks awesome just in time for this Saturday’s Parade of Frights! 🧡💀 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #harborlife #harborgoals #venturacounty #paradeoffrights #ciharbor
🎃 Trunk-or-Treat Alert! 🎃 Get ready for some 🎃 Trunk-or-Treat Alert! 🎃 Get ready for some spooky and sweet fun with Wolfsburg’s Finest VW Club of Oxnard! 🧡🚗 They’ll be hosting a Trunk-or-Treat (while supplies last) from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Harbor View Park during Saturday’s Parade of Frights. Bring the family to check out decked-out VWs, grab some candy, and enjoy the Halloween spirit by the sea! 👻🍬 #ChannelIslandsHarbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #venturacounty #harborlife #harborgoals #ciharbor #ParadeOfFrights #TrunkOrTreat #HalloweenFun #VWClub #FamilyFriendlyFun #805
🎃Parade of Frights Activity🎃 Gather the fam 🎃Parade of Frights Activity🎃 Gather the fam and come on down to the Parade of Frights Marketplace this Saturday! The marketplace brings together prepared foods, desserts, handmade crafts & more plus trick-or-treating at booths! In addition, @oxnardpacc will be bringing in tons of fun - mobile art cart, fall-themed hands-on projects, a mini haunted house, puppet shows, and more! 📍3600 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93035 🚗 Free Parking 👻 See You There! If You Dare...! #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #venturacounty #harborlife #ciharbor #paradeoffrights #805 #halloweenevents #harborgoals
🎃 Parade of Frights News! 🎃 The sweetest dec 🎃 Parade of Frights News! 🎃 The sweetest decision you’ll make this Saturday at the Parade of Frights? 🍬 Orange or black? Choose your favorite free trick-or-treat tote at this year’s Parade of Frights, happening Oct. 25 from 3–7 p.m. Pick up your bag at the Parade of Frights Marketplace at Harbor View Park, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, or at the Trunk-or-Treat presented by @wolfsburgs_finest_oxnard — and get ready for candy, costumes, and community fun! 👻🧙‍♀️ 🎃 Tap the link in bio for all the spooky details! #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #harborlife #805 #ciharbor #venturacounty #paradeoffrights #iwantcandy #halloweenevents

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