Channel Islands Harbor

Where ADVENTURE Flows

Today at the Harbor

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Discover it for Yourself...

Hop on a jet ski. Catch a glimpse of a whale. Watch the sunset over the ocean. Whether you live around the corner or you're unplugging for a weekend adventure, the scenic Channel Islands Harbor is worth the trip. Just about an hour's drive from Los Angeles, our beach-lined parks and picnic-worthy coastline await you.

If you're into surfing uncrowded beaches, strolling in for a museum exhibition, then rounding out the day with some mouth-watering local cuisine, bring the whole family for an adventure. We have something for everyone!

An instructor assists a student in hiking their sailboat

Explore the Channel Islands Harbor

Channel Islands Harbor is a working harbor that offers fun-filled water activities for the whole family. Hop on a paddle board or kayak, try your hand at sailing or stroll and dine at local eateries.

A humpback whale breaches the water

Adventure in the Pacific Ocean

Watch for whales, go diving, fishing, kayaking and more with our dive centers, boat charters and yacht clubs.

A kayaker wearing a helmet and geared up for cold weather paddles Channel Islands National Park

Discover the Channel Islands

Uniquely coined as "America's Galapagos" discover the teaming ocean environment of five offshore islands through the Harbor's variety of excursions to the Channel Islands National Park.

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Sat 27

2024 Concerts by the Sea – Ignition Band

July 27 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Aug 03

2024 Concerts by the Sea – Los Amigos Band

August 3 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Aug 10

2024 Concerts by the Sea – Natalie Gelman

August 10 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Aug 17

2024 Concerts by the Sea – Sean Wiggins

August 17 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

News from the Harbor

August 2024 Director’s Message

July 25, 2024

We are in the midst of another amazing summer here at the Channel Islands Harbor, and I want to share some great news that promises to enrich our community and…

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2024 Los Fest to Take Place at Channel Islands Harbor

July 25, 2024

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Oxnard Performing Arts Center (@oxnardpacc) Tickets are now on sale for Los Fest, a music festival at Fisherman’s Wharf…

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Wheel & Waves to Debut at Channel Islands Maritime Museum

July 24, 2024

A popular cars and coffee event established in Malibu in the 2010s, then went off track during COVID pandemic, is being relaunched at the Channel Islands Harbor. The Channel Islands…

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