Channel Islands National Park

About Channel Islands

Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources. Isolation over thousands of years has created unique animals, plants, and archeological resources found nowhere else on Earth and helped preserve a place where visitors can experience coastal southern California as it once was.

Hours

Getting there

While the mainland visitor center in Ventura is readily accessible by car or public transportation, the islands are only accessible by park concessionaire boats and planes or private boat. Advanced planning is highly recommended.

Weather

In general, the islands have a Mediterranean climate year-round. Temperatures are relatively stable, with highs averaging in the mid-60s (°F) and lows in the low-50s. However, there are seasonal differences that visitors should take into consideration when visiting the park. In addition, visitors also should be aware that ocean and weather conditions vary considerably from day-to-day and island-to-island. For more information visit: http://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/weather.htm

Things to do

Astronomy, Backcountry Camping, Backcountry Hiking, Birdwatching, Boat Tour, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Compass and GPS, Fishing, Food, Front-Country Hiking, Group Camping, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Kayaking, Motorized Boating, Museum Exhibits, Off-Trail Permitted Hiking, Orienteering, Paddling, Park Film, Picnicking, SCUBA Diving, Sailing, Saltwater Fishing, Saltwater Swimming, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Stargazing, Surfing, Swimming, Wildlife Watching.