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ISLAND PACKERS ANNOUNCES SUMMER WHALE WATCHING

June 22, 2023

Coinciding with the busy summer season, Island Packers is expanding its non-landing schedule to include Summer Whale Watching excursions through…

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Channel Islands National Park Announces Award of 10-year Contract to Provide Year-round Boat Transportation Service to Island Packers

March 16, 2023

The National Park Service (NPS) announced today a 10-year concession contract award to Island Packers to provide year-round boat transportation…

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Spring Ushers in March with Mermaid Month at Ventura Harbor Village

March 7, 2023

A tail of a good time awaits mermaids and mermen of all ages for the 8th Annual “March Is Mermaid…

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US Congressman visits Ventura Port District. Left to right: Ryan Sutherland, Harbor Patrol Officer II; Brian D. Pendleton, Ventura Port District General Manager; Michael Blumenberg, Port Commission Chair; Salud Carbajal, U.S. Congressman; Jackie Gardina, Port Commission Vice-Chair, John Higgins, Harbormaster; Todd Mitchell, Senior Business Operations Manager; and Taylor Plasch, Harbor Patrol Officer I.

CONGRESSMAN SALUD CARBAJAL VISITS VENTURA PORT DISTRICT TO SURVEY WINTER STORM DAMAGE

January 25, 2023

California Congressman Salud Carbajal, U.S. Representative of California’s 24th District, visited the Ventura Port District recently to survey the impacts…

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TAKE TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS – WINTER WHALE WATCHING & EXCURSIONS TO THE CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK

January 19, 2023

Island Packers, Family Owned & Founding in 1968, Offers Daily Trips as the Official Boat Transportation Concessionaire Island Packers, the…

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Ventura Harbor Village (Ventura Port District) Recognized With Jewel Key Award for Beautification At Ventura Chamber of Commerce 25th Annual Poinsettia Awards in Ventura

January 11, 2023

The Ventura Port District has been honored with the prestigious Jewel Key Award by the Ventura Chamber of Commerce at…

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Embrace the True Spirit & Sparkle of the Holiday Season with “OUT OF THIS WORLD” Seaside Experiences at Ventura Harbor Village

November 17, 2022

The 2022 Parade of Lights & Fireworks, Winter Wonderland, Santa Paddle & Cruising are a Must This SEAson!  Immerse yourself…

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Shop Local Seaside on Small Business Saturday

November 17, 2022

Get a jump start on gift shopping without the big box bustle, and partake in Small Business Saturday on November…

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