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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.
On the Participant Information Form, please indicate to us the name of your roommate/traveling companion. Also let us know if you are traveling with other individuals and wish to be assigned a room near them. Photo ID Three (3) additional forms needed: Road Scholar forms needed: 1. Pre-program Questionnaire. Please fill out the questionnaire prior to the program. The link can be found in the Recommended Websites section of your pre-program information packet. 2. Parental Consent Form: A Parental Consent Form is required for minors and should be returned at least 5 weeks before the program start. This form must be signed by ALL custodial parent(s) / legal guardian(s) of the minor. Completed forms can be emailed to programadmin@roadscholar.org or mailed to Road Scholar, PO Box 56033, Boston, MA 02205. 3. Santa Barbara Adventure Co. Acknowledgement of Risk Multisport and Santa Barbara Adventure Co. Waiver Forms for beach play and snorkeling on Santa Cruz Island. Each participant is required to fill out the waivers. Please follow the links listed in the Recommended Websites section of your pre-program information packet.
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.
A signed Parental Consent form is required for this program. The form must be signed by both parent(s)/legal guardian(s) of the child participating in the program and returned to the program provider prior to the start of the program. You will receive the form as part of your program information packet. You will also be able to access the form through your online account.
Arrival day is on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Meet the group at Ventura Beach Marriott in Ventura, California
Start of Trip: 4:00-5:15 p.m. Program Registration; 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:30 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, August 8, 2025 in Ventura, California at Ventura Beach Marriott
End of Trip: 12:00 p.m. hotel check-out.
Ride Share
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.
Silver Wing Limo & Shuttle
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
Commercial Van/Shuttle
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/
Arrival day is on 8/3/2025.
Meet the group at Ventura Beach Marriott in Ventura, California.
Start of Trip: 4:00-5:15 p.m. Program Registration; 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:30 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, August 8, 2025 in Ventura, California at Ventura Beach Marriott.
End of Trip: 12:00 p.m. hotel check-out..
Station: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is varies depending on 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.
Arrival day is on 8/3/2025.
Meet the group at Ventura Beach Marriott in Ventura, California.
Start of Trip: 4:00-5:15 p.m. Program Registration; 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:30 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, August 8, 2025 in Ventura, California at Ventura Beach Marriott.
End of Trip: 12:00 p.m. hotel check-out..
Hotel offers self parking at $16 per day.
Southbound Highway 101 to Ventura Beach Marriott
Going South on Hwy 101, take the Seaward Ave exit. Turn Right onto Harbor Blvd. Turn left into hotel parking lot.
Northbound Highway 101 to Ventura Beach Marriott
Going North on Hwy 101, take the Seaward Ave exit. Turn left onto Seaward Ave. Take the first right onto Harbor Blvd. Turn left into hotel parking lot.