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Channel Islands National Park

Santa Cruz & Santa Rosa Island, Ventura, California 93001 USA

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Free

Free to Visit

Closed Now

Opens Fri 8:30a

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
Wheelchair
Accessible
Public
Restrooms
Outdoor
Seating

“Isolated for over thousands of years”

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.

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Reviewed by
emcs

2 Reviews
16 Helpful

March 18, 2014

You should know: The islands can only be accessed by boat or plane.

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Reviewed by
SandyMaldi

36 Reviews
15 Helpful

August 19, 2017

Rated 5.0

Ive been to 7 National Parks so far. Channel Islands is in the top 3. Probably a tie for #1. Anacapa Island is small and can take an hr to complete the walking loop. Santa Cruz is the biggest Island, so much to explore! Still beautiful. Now, Santa Rosa, by far the most beautiful beaches I have experienced so far! In Southern California. Boat ride is 3hrs long, but so worth it! You will get to see lots of sea wildlife there is no need to do a wildlife cruise, just go to Santa Rosa. Check Island Packers for boat date rides, time, and cost.

5 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
jadyn.beyer

2 Reviews
1 Helpful

May 04, 2017

Rated 5.0

Beautiful! It was wonderful being away from everything but nature for a day. We even rode alongside dolphins on the boat ride there!

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
noskcireharas

1 Review
0 Helpful

November 27, 2021

Rated 5.0

Dolphins. So many dolphins.

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Reviewed by
cassandrawoods

6 Reviews
1 Helpful

January 28, 2018

Rated 5.0

This small destination is perfect for kids. It has lots of touch displays and is small enough to be a quick stop. Stunning views from the top observatory ( bring a jacket it gets windy up top). It’s also right across the parking lot from a safe kids beach and next door to harbor cafe.

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