
Island Packers: California’s Gateway to the Channel Islands
From Ventura Harbor, the sleek white vessels of Island Packers glide out of the marina and into open water, their bows pointed toward a string of rugged islands on the

From Ventura Harbor, the sleek white vessels of Island Packers glide out of the marina and into open water, their bows pointed toward a string of rugged islands on the

Ventura, Calif., is known for its beautiful coastline and maritime heritage, but few experiences capture the essence of the area’s natural beauty like a trip with Island Packers, a family-owned

VENTURA— Island Packers, the official boat concessionaire to the Channel Islands National Park, has recently announced daily departures to the Channel Islands National Park from Ventura Harbor Village and is

VENTURA—Island Packers, the official boat concessionaire to the Channel Islands National Park, announced it has resumed operations as of Jan. 26. Island Packers is offering half-day Winter Whale Watch excursions

VENTURA—Lillian “Lil” Mae Connally, the matriarch of Island Packers in Ventura, died on Aug. 4. She was 87. Connally was born in 1932 in Laton, California. She met a 22-year-old

Ventura—Island Packers, the authorized boat transportation concessionaire to Channel Islands National Park, announced they would resume limited public transportation to the Channel Islands for all landing and non-landing trips starting June 1.

VENTURA ― Island Packers welcomes holiday carolers aboard a 64-foot catamaran to serenade everyone on and along the harbor during 10 select dates in December. Tickets range from $10 for

VENTURA ― A new boutique hotel and adventure lodge are coming to Ventura Harbor. The Board of Port Commissioners unanimously voted 5-0 at a Ventura Port Commission meeting for these