Channel Islands National Park

Take a boat out to the park's five islands for hiking, sea cave kayaking, camping and scuba diving.

1901 Spinnaker Dr · Ventura, CA

About Channel Islands National Park

Channel Islands National Park covers five islands off the Southern California coast: Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel and Santa Barbara. You reach them by boat, and once there you can day hike, camp, scuba dive or kayak through the sea caves. The island fox lives only on these islands. On the mainland, the Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center in Ventura Harbor has marine life exhibits and a 25-minute park film.

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The closest stops to Channel Islands National Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

Tours
Outdoor Adventure
Island Packers
$50+
Ferry service to Channel Islands National Park for day trips, camping drop offs, and whale and wildlife watching cruises.
0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours
Shopping
Family Favorite
Ventura Harbor Village
No admission fee
A waterfront shopping and dining village at Ventura Harbor with boutiques, seafood restaurants and harbor activities.
0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping
Sports & Outdoors
San Buenaventura State Beach
Under $25
A two-mile state beach beside downtown Ventura with a small lagoon, dunes, picnic areas, and lifeguards.
1.5 mi awayMore like this
Sports & Outdoors
McGrath State Beach
Under $25
A coastal state beach at the mouth of the Santa Clara River, known for birdwatching, dunes, and surf.
1.7 mi awayMore like this
Shopping
Pacific View Mall
Check prices
Enclosed shopping center in Ventura with department stores, big-box chains, boutiques, and dining options.
1.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping
Sports & Outdoors
Family Favorite
Wheel Fun Rentals Ventura
$25–$50
Surrey cycle, bike and beach gear rentals at the Ventura Pier and the Ventura State Beach picnic area.
Transit: reachable by public transit
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