Incredible day out on the Channel Islands. Thank you Ventura Dive and Sport and the Raptor crew…read more I'd like to specifically recognize Mike (Raptor Crew) and Grace (Dive Shop) for helping me get back in the water after a long time away. I'll be seeing you guys soon.

I really liked all the staff, they were super nice and helpful, but from a business standpoint…read moreVentura Dive and Sport doesn't hold up very well. My family and I got on the boat and all the tanks had little air so every single one had to get refilled after we had already arrived on the boat. One of my cousins regulators stopped working and there were no spares somehow(we ended up using our own gear that we luckily brought) Then to top it all off my younger sister went 60 ft under and her tank stopped working after being down for less than 10 minutes, just look at the pictures of the tanks they use!

Absolutely awesome. I took my 9 year old for his birthday. It was genuinely one of the best things…read moreeither of us have ever done. We were surrounds by dolphins at one point. Had an absolute blast and got a bunch of cool photos from the instructor/guide.

A great Jetski rental experience. Hunter took us out into the open ocean where we were really able…read moreto make some waves! His video clips were a nice touch and much appreciated, too. Highly recommended!

Holy moly what can I say....? Captain Sean far surpassed my expectations, he is literally a…read moremachine. He saved me from my office prison for the last 3 days and it was by far the best experience of my life. We had so many premium spots to anchor in, it was like a private resort. We went diving, snorkeling, kayaking, spear fishing, you name it. You better believe I am coming back to Sean for round 2. Captain Sean thank you!!!

We chartered a memorial at sea with Captain Sean and he was so kind and compassionate. He was very…read moresensitive to our families event and made the time enjoyable and personable. He was very easy to work with to book the sailing journey. We highly recommend Captain Sean and Channel Islands Charter!

James is an ABSOLUTELY AMAZING surf coach…read more James is knowledgeable, skilled and able to convey the spirit and stoke of surfing. He knows when to go and where to take you so you will have success. He is a wealth of information on equipment, mechanics, environment, and the mental and physical components of surfing. If you're interested in surf history and culture, as I was, he will also teach you a lot. I've worked with quite a few surf coaches, and James is the best. He is a phenomenal teacher. He teaches ocean safety, awareness and respect. He is excellent at breaking down moves. My sense is that he adjusts his teaching style to the student. I'm sure he is great at working with beginners, but he's also quite skilled at working with advanced beginner/intermediate surfers. As noted in several other reviews, James is communicative, committed and competent. He is super conscientious, he shows up early, and often goes overtime in order to give students best experience. Never got the sense he was looking at his watch, like with other coaches. And he's just delightful to work with, an incredibly down-to-earth and generous person, I feel super lucky to have gotten a chance to get coaching lessons from him. If you have an opportunity to work with him, you won't be disappointed!!

James is an amazing surf instructor. My 10-year-old son absolutely loved it. He definitely loves…read morewhat he does for a living and it shows. He was very personable and easy-going. We are looking forward to our next trip!

This was the best time I've ever had at the beach. With five kids it's difficult to bring…read moreeverything we need in one trip but beach easy made it amazing. All we needed to bring was our food. He had the canopy, beach towels, chairs, table, ice chest, and a blanket all set up when we got there. He even supplied boogie boards and sand toys for my kids to play with. I have already recommended beach easy to all of my friends and family because we like to go to Ventura often and this was by far the easiest trip.When we were done we just picked up and left and he took care of all of the cleanup. Can't recommend enough.

Highly recommend this shop. Visited Bullock's Archery for…read morethe first time and I was very happy with the visit overall. I primarily went to have a new string installed on my bow. I live very far away from any shops but chose to drive an extra 40 minutes to this place because I heard so many good things about the service. For me it was all true. Due to my distance they let me make an appointment and wait for my service to be completed. The Gentleman who installed the string made sure it was fully setup and ready to shoot before I left and even gave me some good pointers to help with my form. I also purchased a takedown recurve for my young daughter who has been wanting to shoot archery ever since she saw my bow. The pricing was very fair and the service was fantastic. Everyone there from the staff to the customers was welcoming and the staff was especially knowledgeable. I am officially making this my recommendation for those in need of archery supplies and service. I did not take an actual lesson but the tips and adjustments given to me while I was testing out the new string were spot on. I am sure anyone getting a lesson here is getting the correct information needed to either learn to shoot or take their shot to the next level. 5 stars all the way...

It was definitely "hot in range!" Had a great time at…read moreBullocks Archery this afternoon. They do take walk-ins, but I booked a 30 min private archery lesson for 3 ppl online with Valerie for $75.00, added on 1 more person at the shop for $15.00. We learned so much in such a short time- like stance, grip, draw, and release, safety and range etiquette. By my 2nd round I had a nice grouping of arrows.Good times at Bullock's Archery for sure, thank you very much for having us today!

Carlton hosted our private party and he was awesome, made the experience 10x more funread more

The Bad: My very…read morefirst issue is between them and Groupon. They currently have a Groupon for a package of eight. Nowhere on there does it say you cannot use that for a party. It actually talks about parties and what's included in them. So I purchased it and then when I called to make the reservation, they said you cannot use the Groupon towards the party or for a party. So now I'm out that money and trying to get it back from Groupon. When you pull up, you will see that the entire property is run down; crumbling structures, broken structures and nails sticking out of wooden planks and beams, and dilapidated old electrical cable spools sitting on the ground that have been there for I don't know how long. It also appears that most of the nets are ripped as well. One of the main access points to the field is actually a huge tear they just walk through. We came for a party and filled out all waivers beforehand, but they weren't even checked or verified. I had 8 kids with me that were not mine, and no one thought to check us in one by one. I called days prior to arriving and asked if we should be there early for any reason and was told no because there was only 1 seating area for parties and there was a 9-1 party and a 1 -5 party so there would be no time for set up, but I could decorate or hang banners and decorate at 1 (I had the 1-5 party) once the party started at 1. We got there on time like requested and it was a chaotic mess. Our table was not set up, we did not have enough guns for our reserved party 11, 4 of 10 masks were broken, we had no canopy and when we asked for one, they only had a broken one that my husband had to help put up. Meanwhile there was another party there who had a canopy and all of their equipment complete and nicely lined up and I was told that was because they were an hour early. If you've never been to Santa Paula or Stryker, it is HOT out there. That being said, there are minimal canopies available that work or are not broken. We asked if they had an extra one and we would even pay to rent and they said they only had a broken one we can try and use. The worker and my husband did their best to put it up and we tried to make due but it just wasn't cutting it. Oh, and we found one later laying up against a fence that wasn't being used and looked perfectly fine! They have built in ones made of beams and sheet metal (work pretty decent for shade and protection). There are not enough to cover each picnic table or sitting area. When a "9-1" party vacated this are at 2 PM, we moved our party over there to the shaded area. After we sat down and moved our stuff, one of the staff asked us to move because it was Airsoft parties only (literally all tables are in the same 50 square foot space). I asked how many tables they needed, and the worker said IDK maybe 3 (there were 4). I said OK well I need 2 and I am not sitting in the sun with a broken canopy when I paid just as much as the other party and also had reservations just like they did and sat down at these tables first. I ended up getting to use 2 of the 4 tables and none of the other party ever used the other 4 tables. It was really a strange interaction. They only managed to round up 10 of 11 sets of gear so my husband didn't get to officially play until the last hour. Once the guns and helmets arrived, they asked where our paintballs were (I pre-purchased online from Stryker). We then had to wait for those as well. After an hour, my kids finally got on the field. The Good: While the staff was inefficient, they were very nice and polite. I think they really needed more staff and some guidance on site. Their boss was off site for the day for personal reasons. I can at least speak for Maddie and Xavier being calm and kind because I know running into every possible issue with my party had to be stressing them out. You can order Amecis pizza through them. They will order it and get it to you by a certain time. Make sure you have your own plates, toppings, ranch, etc though! However, this is a nice option to not have to worry about lunch. After all of these issues I did call and speak to the owner and he was understanding and apologetic and kind. He didn't try to make any excuses but he did let me know he was not on site that day for personal reasons and that made the difference and he would make some changes going forward and offered to try and make it right for me in whatever way he could. If everything had gone accordingly, I would say that the prices are fair, even though the facility is run down, it has a large playing area, and there are lots of things to do and the referees do seem to enjoy their jobs for the most part. In the end, the most important part, is MY SON HAD FUN. He wants to go back. I might be crazy because I would never throw a party here again, but I would probably allow my son to go back.

From the moment I met Mike, the incredibly knowledgeable and professional instructor, I knew we…read morewere in for something special. His expertise and calm demeanor set the perfect tone for what was to come. As we lifted off, my heart raced with excitement and a hint of nervousness. But soon, we were soaring about 500 feet above the ground, and my fear melted away. The sensation of being up in the sky, with the wind gently caressing my face, was nothing short of awe-inspiring. The true magic happened when we flew towards the ocean. The view was breathtaking, and the feeling of soaring and descending over the waves was truly exhilarating. I was able to feel the spray of the water and it was almost as if I could reach out & touch the water. I felt a rush of pure joy and freedom. Despite my fear of heights and aversion to roller coasters, I found myself completely at ease and thoroughly enjoying every second of the flight. It was an unexpected and delightful surprise that left me craving more. This ultralight flight was a 10 out of 10 experience, and I can't wait to do it again. Thank you, Mike, for an unforgettable adventure in the sky!

What an amazing day! Mike is true gentlemen and consummate professional; someone who is very…read moretrustworthy and knowledgeable and whom will make your day memorable. Do yourself a favor and don't go for the cheaper, shorter flights because unless you fly all the way to the ocean you won't get the full experience. For $150, you can't afford to miss the absolute best part of screaming across the ocean, pulling up and banking around for another run!! What a great day!!