News release
The city of Santa Clarita announced the return of Santa Clarita Transit’s Summer Beach Bus service, offering transportation to Ventura Harbor on the weekends starting Saturday, June 1, through Sunday, Sept. 1.
The Ventura Harbor Village offers shopping, dining and entertainment, and the nearby Harbor Beach Cove and the Visitor Center at Channel Island National Park, where you can explore and learn about the Channel Islands. The Ventura Yacht Club offers various marine activities and rentals. Visitors can also rent different types of water toys and enjoy summer live music at Ventura Harbor Village from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Summer Beach Bus fares are $3 each way for children and adults and $1.50 each way for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Riders may pay using the simple Token Transit mobile app, by using the stored value on their TAP card or in exact cash. However, monthly passes will not be accepted.
Buses will depart from the Via Princessa Metrolink Station (19201 Via Princessa) and the McBean Regional Transit Center (24375 Valencia Blvd.). The Via Princessa Metrolink Station will depart at 8:22 a.m. and return at 5:53 p.m. The McBean Regional Transit Center will depart at 8:40 a.m. and return at 5:35 p.m. Travelers will arrive at Ventura Harbor at 10 a.m. and depart at 4:30 p.m. This program was designed to ensure a full day of beach activities without the stress of freeway driving and finding parking.
Travelers are welcome to bring their beach chairs, coolers and surfboards. For more information on the Summer Beach Bus routes and schedules, visit SantaClaritaTransit.com.
