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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.

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