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The Wildlife & Wonders of Channel Islands National Park

Program No. 14758RJ

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A naturalist points out features of the coastal landscape to a hiker on Santa Cruz Island in California's Channel Islands National Park.

Rocky sea stacks and steep, vegetated cliffs line the shore of Santa Cruz Island in Channel Islands National Park, California.

A group sits on benches at a scenic overlook on Santa Cruz Island in California’s Channel Islands National Park.

Two hikers explore the lush, green hills of Santa Cruz Island in California's Channel Islands National Park.

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After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

One or more of the meals on your program must be pre-selected. For your convenience, we have created an online form that can be filled out on any mobile device or computer. The link can be found in the Recommended Websites section of your pre-program information packet. We expect it will take less than 5 minutes to complete. At the bottom of the form there is a submit button. After submitting your form, you will have the opportunity to “submit another response” if you are traveling with someone in the same household. Please indicate the name of your roommate/traveling companion via "Participant Information and Your Preferences" on your Road Scholar account. Also let us know if you are traveling with other individuals and wish to be assigned a room near them. Photo ID

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United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

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Arrival day is on Sunday, November 14, 2027.

Meet the group at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach in Ventura, California

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in & Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, November 19, 2027 in Ventura, California at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach

End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after final class; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out.

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Program Arrival Airport

Ventura

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is varies depending on airport .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is Varies depending on airport .

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Phone: 8054820202

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Servicing Los Angeles, Burbank and Santa Barbara airports, Smart Shuttle is committed to providing the best and safest transportation to and from the airport or any other destination. Call Smart Shuttle at 805-482-0202 or visit their website at https://www.smartshuttle805.com/ for current rates and to arrange pickup time. Advance reservations are required. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) website: https://www.flylax.com Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) website: https://flysba.santabarbaraca.gov/ Bob Hope International Airport/Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) website: https://www.hollywoodburbankairport.com/

Program Arrival Airport

Ventura

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is varies depending on airport .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is Varies depending on airport .

Silver Wing Limo & Shuttle

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Phone: 8056424885

Cost: Please call for rates and mention Road Scholar. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Silver Wing Limo & Shuttle provides private vehicle service from the Los Angeles, Burbank, and Santa Barbara airports. Call or visit their website for current rates and to arrange pick-up time. Price is subject to change. Advance reservations are required. For information and reservations, call 805-642-4885 or visit their website: https://www.silverwinglimo.com/

Program Arrival Airport

Ventura

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is varies depending on airport .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is Varies depending on airport .

Uber/Lyft

Ride Share

Cost: Consult Mobile App for rates.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

You must have the application downloaded on your phone to be able to use the service. No reservations are needed.

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Train

Arrival day is on 11/14/2027.

Meet the group at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach in Ventura, California.

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in & Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, November 19, 2027 in Ventura, California at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach.

End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after final class; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..

Program Arrival

Station: Ventura

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is varies depending on station .

Transportation Options From the Train Station

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner

Train

Phone: 8008727245

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

The Pacific Surfliner travels along a 351-mile route through San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties, with portions of the route hugging the Southern California coastline. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) or visit their website at https://www.amtrak.com/home.html for schedule and ticket information.

Traveling by Car

Car

Arrival day is on 11/14/2027.

Meet the group at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach in Ventura, California.

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in & Program Registration; 5:30 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, November 19, 2027 in Ventura, California at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach.

End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after final class; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..

Parking

Valet parking at the hotel for Road Scholar Participants: $10 per night. Public parking garage: $10 per night.

Directions

Southbound Highway 101 to Crowne Plaza Ventura Hotel

Going South on Hwy 101, take the Ventura Ave. exit. Turn right on Thompson Blvd. and continue for approximately 4 blocks to California St. Turn right on California St. and go over the freeway to Harbor Blvd. The Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach hotel will be directly ahead. Turn right onto Harbor Blvd. then immediately left into the hotel parking lot.

Northbound Highway 101

Going North on Hwy 101, take the California St. exit. Turn left onto California St. at the top of the exit ramp. Turn right onto Harbor Blvd. then left into the hotel parking lot.

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