Join Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (CMA) staff on an all-day hands-on scientific observation and collection trip to Catalina Island. Throughout the trip, staff will be on the lookout for marine birds, dolphins, whales, sea lions, seals and wide variety of other marine animals. Learn about methods and techniques used to capture marine animals. Passengers will assist […]
Just a few of the topics that will be discussed include introduction to boating, boating laws, rules of the road, safety equipment, navigational aids, buoys and beacons
The Catalina Island Museum will celebrate the opening of the new Ada Blanche Wrigley Schreiner Building. The grand opening celebration will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, and a film screening of “Jaws.” Special events will run from June 18-July 4 as part of the museum’s grand opening.
Enjoy a Chili Cook-off and Salsa Tasting Contest during Father’s Day weekend. Children’s activities and entertainment are also scheduled.
The Channel Islands Maritime Museum will host a special Father’s Day display of classic wooden boats at the harbor. Boats include Cheerio II, Rose of Sharon and handmade kayaks and vessels.
More than 100 exhibitors will be in attendance at the festival that includes art in the park, a microbrew festival, a kids fun zone and live music.
Every boater should have a chart of the local waters they sail. Learn about all the information the chart has to offer from navigational aids, buoys & beacons.
Join fellow yachting enthusiast for California Yacht Club’s monthly luncheon, this time featuring Two Harbors’ Harbor Master Ari Castano for an update on what’s happening at the island. Castano will also be discussing the launch of the new Catalina Dreaming Loyalty Program.
The Port of Los Angeles will host the event that includes live music, a food and beer garden, dancing water shows and classic cars.
Kick off Independence Day with the 30th annual Children’s Festival where kids will enjoy crafts and activities.
The public is invited to the city of Oceanside’s Fireworks Show. There will be music and food trucks prior to the show. Spectators are encouraged to arrive anytime after 6 p.m., park in the nearby lots, bring a beach chair, and walk to the viewing area on Rancho Del Oro Road.
• Budding shipbuilders and engineers are invited to participate in the annual Kardboard Kayak build it and race it challenge.