Glowing fireworms and jellies on new-moon nights, total darkness between breaths.
Capt. Nick Stanczyk runs 20 miles offshore at midnight, drops baits to 1,500 ft, and fights 400 lb broadbills under the spreader lights. Night two: bioluminescence dive at Alligator Reef. Cheeca Lodge for showers and bourbon.
Night run from Oxnard. Giant Humboldt squid, bioluminescent plankton, swordfish if you're patient. Funk Zone dinner in Santa Barbara before and after.