Neighbor to the scenic Channel Islands, Channel Islands Harbor is a working harbor that offers fun-filled water activities for the whole family. About an hour’s drive from Los Angeles, the Harbor features several beach-lined parks and coastline for picnics and surfing, as well as nearby biking and walking paths. While at the Harbor, visit our many shops and dine at one of several restaurants with menus ranging from deli sandwiches to Brazilian cuisine. Be sure to check out the Channel Islands Maritime Museum with its ever-changing exhibitions, world-class maritime art, and ship models.Using our world travel planner, Oxnard attractions like Channel Islands Harbor can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
The Harbor has dive centers, boat charters and yacht clubs. For fishing enthusiasts, there are sportfishing excursions throughout the year. See majestic whales off our coastline from December through April on one of our daily whale watching excursions. With nine full-service Marinas, the Harbor provides berths for 2,150 boats, and for visitors’ safety the Harbor Patrol is on duty year round, 24/7.
Discover the unique ocean environment of five offshore islands through the Harbor’s variety of excursions to the Channel Islands National Park. The islands are home to more than 2,000 terrestrial plants and animals, ranging from plankton to blue whales. These beautiful islands are an extraordinary experience, and just a short boat trip from the Channel Islands Harbor.
Relax along the waterfront, dock in its harbor, or take a voyage of exploration to the remarkable Islands and Marine Sanctuary and discover Channel Islands Harbor for yourself.
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Absolutely beautiful national park! We did a boat tour and then the visitors center. Great wildlife sanctuary And beautiful views ! You must go!!
Absolutely beautiful national park! We did a boat tour and then the visitors center. Great wildlife sanctuary And beautiful views ! You must go!! more »
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The Park has five islands surrounding the water harbor. They have many plant and animal species: whales, dolphins, seals and birds. Their is a tiny island fox, which I never saw. You can reach by...
The Park has five islands surrounding the water harbor. They have many plant and animal species: whales, dolphins, seals and birds. Their is a tiny island fox, which I never saw. You can reach by... more »
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it changed my life
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So many boats. Great place to walk.
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