Inspiration Point, Anacapa Island: One of the most spectacular views in the park can be found from Inspiration Point. Looking to the west, one may see Middle and West Anacapa, with Santa Cruz Island in the distance.
Channel Islands National Park
National Park · CA
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.
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesParts of Santa Rosa Island Closed During Wildfire Recovery
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesSanta Barbara Island Dock Closed; Landings Restricted to Adjacent Rocky Ledge
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park7 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good7 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available39 activities
Park Name
InfoChannel Islands National Park
Designation
InfoNational Park
State(s)
InfoCA
Phone
Info8056585730
chis_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe park is open 24 hours a day. Services and facilities have separate hours. Please see descriptions of those facilities elsewhere.
Visitor Center: Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Visitor Center Anacapa Island
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, Archeology, Colonization and Settlement + 45 more
Weather Info
InfoIn 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 diffe
Getting There
InfoWhile 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 pl
Location
Info33.9868° N, -119.9113° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website