Kayak Tours & Snorkeling | Channel Islands Adventure Company

Authorized Concessioner in Channel Islands National Park

The Island Is Calling

Channel Islands Sea Cave Kayak Tours

Ready for an unforgettable bucket list adventure?

Explore world-class sea caves at Channel Islands National Park on a kayak tour with our experienced guides. Voted #1 ‘Best Kayak Tour’ in the nation by USA Today readers!

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Fish hiding in coral while Snorkeling in Channel Islands

Channel Islands Guided Snorkeling & Rentals

Want to get a little closer to the marine life?

Santa Cruz Island is surrounded by the Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary, creating a protected environment with some of the best snorkeling in the United States.

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Channel Islands Outdoor Education

We’ve led hundreds of schools groups on outdoor education trips since 1999.

Channel Islands National Park offers an ideal setting for hands-on learning. Students will explore the flora, fauna, and natural history of the islands through activities like kayaking, hiking, camping, and birding.

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A Bucket-List Experience

Incredible Sea Caves

Gain access to dozens of sea caves within a short paddle from launch. Cave features include arches, hidden passages, and expansive caverns waiting to be explored.

Experienced Guides

Our knowledgeable guides will lead your epic adventure and share interesting facts about the flora, fauna, and history of the island along the way.

Rich Biodiversity

Explore a marine protected area (MPA) teeming with diverse marine life and giant kelp forests.

Wildlife Encounters

Common sightings include island foxes, whales, dolphins, eagles, sea lions, bright orange garibaldis, purple sea urchins, and much more.

Gear Included

Ocean kayaks, paddle jackets, helmets, wet suits, and basic kayaking instruction are included.

overnight tent camping Scorpion Campground

Overnight Trips

Option to extend your adventure at the nearby Scorpion Campground.

Scorpion Anchorage

Our tours take place at the beautiful and remote Scorpion Anchorage, located on the eastern side of Santa Cruz Island.

“The real adventure is found on the water below, where kayakers can dip in and out of sea caves.”

Reviews

5.0

Based on 577 reviews

louie G

19:02 03 May 25

Great tour guide was very good at showing us how to go into caves and tight spots and getting us all back safely. If you're apprehensive or have never kayaker before your guide will show you everything you need to know

Danielle B.

23:02 30 Apr 25

Our experience was overall great! Brian led us safely through the caves and provided a lot of information along the way. I wish we could explore more of the caves instead of quick passes in and out of them. However, the season and weather didn’t allow us to.