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Humboldt Squid Night Run — Channel Islands, CA — Oxnard / Santa Barbara, CA
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Humboldt Squid Night Run — Channel Islands, CA

Destination: Oxnard / Santa Barbara, CANights: 3Group: 4–8Season: September, October, NovemberEstimated: $1,600–$2,800/person

Night run from Oxnard. Giant Humboldt squid, bioluminescent plankton, swordfish if you're patient. Funk Zone dinner in Santa Barbara before and after.

What You'll Do

Humboldt squid + deep-drop night fishing

Swordfish, giant Humboldt squid, bioluminescent plankton trips after dark.

Operator: Channel Islands Sportfishing · Pair with: Santa Barbara Funk Zone dinner.

Boat Cruise

Bioluminescence night dive

Glowing fireworms and jellies on new-moon nights, total darkness between breaths.

Operator: Horizon Divers · Pair with: Bungalows Key Largo for the afterglow.

Where You Sleep

  • · Hotel Californian
  • · Santa Barbara Inn

Where You Eat

  • · Loquita
  • · Bettina

Questions

How big are these squid?
30-80 lbs, 5 ft including tentacles. Hit the rod like a freight train.
Can we eat them?
Yes — calamari steaks, grilled fast. Firm but delicious.
Seasickness?
Channel crossing can be lumpy. Take Bonine before you go.

Ready to book the story?

Five quick questions, then we build the full itinerary — lodging, daily schedule, dining, bars, the group-chat message — and drop you into a Trip Room you can share with the crew.