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Channel Islands National Park |
Description:
Comprised of five in a chain of eight southern California islands near Los Angeles, Channel Islands National Park is home to a wide variety of nationally and internationally significant natural and cultural resources. Over 2,000 species of plants and animals can be found within the park. However only four mammals are endemic to the islands. One hundred and forty-five of these species are unique to the islands and found nowhere else in the world. Marine life
ranges from microscopic plankton to the endangered blue whale, the largest animal to live on earth. Archeological and cultural resources span a period of more than 10,000 years. The
park consists of 249,354 acres, half of which are under the ocean, and include the islands of San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Anacapa, and Santa Barbara. Even though the islands
seem tantalizingly close to the densely populated, southern California coast, their isolation has left them relatively undeveloped, making them an exciting place for visitors to explore.
Designations:
National Monument (April 26, 1938)
National Biosphere Reserve (1976)
National Park (March, 5, 1980)
Accessibility:
The mainland visitor center is fully accessible. Due to their
isolation and transportation requirements, the islands are not
readily accessible for individuals in wheelchairs or those with limited
mobility. Efforts are underway to provide some
wheelchair accessible areas on Santa Rosa Island via air transportation.
Please call the park for information.
Activites:
Boating | Camping | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Swimming | Wilderness Area | Wildlife Viewing | Backpacking | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Stargazing | Kayaking | Scuba Diving | Snorkeling | And more.
Facilities:
Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Channel Islands National Park
Plane:
Channel Islands Aviation, located at the Camarillo airport, is the park's concessionaire for air travel to Santa Rosa Island. Trips vary from one-day to multi-day camping excursions. For prices, schedules, and reservations, call or write: (805) 987-1301; Channel Islands Aviation, 305 Durley Avenue, Camarillo, California 93010.
Car:
Ventura is located 70 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara. From the 101 Freeway: northbound, take the Telephone Road exit, left onto Telephone, then right onto Olivas Park Drive to Harbor Boulevard, where Olivas Park Drive runs straight into Spinnaker Drive; southbound, take the Seaward exit left onto Harbor Boulevard, than proceed on Harbor to Spinnaker Drive, and turn right. The visitor center is located at the very end of Spinnaker Drive in the Ventura Harbor. Free parking is avaliable at the beach parking lot.
Public Transportation
Island Packers is the park's concessionaire for boat travel departing from Ventura and Channel Islands Harbors to all of the islands. A variety of trips, from half-day to multi-day,
are offered. For prices, schedules, and reservations, call or write:
(805) 642-1393; Island Packers, 1867 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura,
California 93001. http://www.islandpackers.com
Truth Aquatics is the park's concessionaire for boat travel departing from Santa Barbara Harbor to all of the islands. A variety of trips, from one to multi-day,
are offered. For prices, schedules, and reservations, call or write:(805) 962-1127; Truth Aquatics, 301 West Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, California, 93101-3886 http://www.truthaquatics.com
Attractions:
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.
Phone:805) 966-7107
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Nearby Parks:
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (25 miles)
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Contact Information for Channel Islands National Park
Channel Islands National Park
1901 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura, CA
93001
Phone: 805-658-5730
Fax: 805-658-5799
Located in
Ventura
, CA
For more information on Channel Islands National Park
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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