Channel Islands National Park

Channel Islands National Park is an outdoor activity in Ventura, CA, part of the Los Angeles guide. Cost: free.

1901 Spinnaker Dr · Ventura, CA

Why you should go…

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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What's around here?

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
Free
A waterfront shopping and dining village at Ventura Harbor with boutiques, seafood restaurants and harbor activities.
0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping
Sport & Outdoor
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.
2.3 mi awayMore like this
Stay
Local Gem
Amanzi Hotel
$50+
A boutique hotel in downtown Ventura, a short walk from the Ventura Pier, with breakfast and an evening reception included.
2.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Stay
Sport & Outdoor
Outdoor Adventure
Cal Coast Adventures
$25–$50
Downtown Santa Barbara bike shop renting cruisers, e-bikes and road bikes, plus guided bike tours and surf lessons.
26 mi awayMore like this
Sport & Outdoor
Outdoor Adventure
Santa Barbara Waterfront
Free
Walkable stretch of beaches, harbor and Stearns Wharf with boating, whale watching and waterfront dining.
27 mi awayMore like this