Island Packers is one of the most respected coastal cruise operators in Southern California, offering education, recreation, and research cruises exploring California’s Channel Islands since 1968. They are the official boat concessionaire for the Channel Islands National Park, providing year-round transportation to Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands, seasonal trips to Santa Rosa and San Miguel Islands, Island Wildlife Cruises, Summer and Winter Whale Watches, and Birding Excursions departing from Ventura Harbor.

Ventura Harbor Sportfishing is a private sportfishing landing in Ventura, CA, featuring boats including the Endeavor, Island Spirit, Pacific Eagle, and Californian. It offers deep sea fishing experiences with experienced crews on large, comfortable vessels that have fished these waters for over 60 years, targeting species like bass, rockfish, tuna, yellowtail, white seabass, halibut, and calico bass in the Channel Islands and Santa Barbara Channel. Trips include half-day, full-day, overnight, inshore, islands, offshore, and private charters, accessible to novices and experienced anglers alike.

Ojai Angler is a premier professional fishing guide service at Lake Casitas Recreation Area in Ojai, California, specializing in trophy bass fishing with 29 years of expertise. Owned and operated by the Mitrany family (Marc, Amy, and Corbyn), it offers guided fishing trips using two tournament-rigged bass boats (for 1–3 anglers) and a pontoon canopy cruiser (for 4–8 people), providing all gear, tackle, bait, safety equipment, water, and soda. Services cater to beginners, families, corporate events, and experts, practicing catch and release with year-round availability 7 days a week.