Let our Park Naturalists guide you on a 2-hour Lake Cruise aboard the Osprey. A 45-passenger pontoon boat designed for easy wildlife viewing and personal comfort, the Osprey explores the Lake as Naturalists follow nature's serendipity to reveal the area's natural and cultural riches

In all seasons, Cachuma Lake is a thriving habitat for a great variety of wildlife, birds, fish, trees, and plants.

Our winter season brings out resident and migratory Bald Eagles and waterfowl from November through February. In spring and summer, wildflowers spangle the hills, resident birds can be seen displaying and building nests, and fawns appear with does.

Who would enjoy our cruise?

Everyone. The tour is appropriate for people of all ages. Our boat can comfortably accommodate wheel chairs, and we have an access ramp.

About the Osprey:

Pontoon boats are among the gentlest and safest water vessels. All 45 seats are padded, and wildlife viewing is easy from any seat. There are viewing platforms at the front and rear of the boat. Half of the seats are shaded.

Boat Capacity: 45
Cruise Length: 2 hours

Cruise Schedule:

Eagle Cruises - November through February

Wildlife Cruises - March through October

Cruise Fees:

Adults $15
Kids $7 (ages 4-12; please no children under 4)

Reservations: 

(805) 686-5050                                       Weekdays 10am-3pm

(805) 686-5055                                        After 3pm on Friday's and Weekends

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