Channel Islands Harbor
Where ADVENTURE Flows
Today at the Harbor
69°
sunrise
6:44 am
sunset
5:37 pm
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!


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Upcoming Events
2025 Whale Watching Season is Here!
Whale watching can be a thrilling experience, especially in the Channel Islands region. On your tour, there’s a great chance you will see Blue Whales, Humpback Whales, Finback Whales and…
February 2025 Speakers Series at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum
Channel Islands Maritime Museum 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, CAThe Channel Islands Maritime Museum is pleased to host its monthly speakers series featuring Betsy J. Green, an author and historian. Green is the author of eight books, including the…
Exploring the Beauty of the Ocean: “The Living Ocean” Exhibit at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum
Channel Islands Maritime Museum 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, CAThe Channel Islands Maritime Museum is hosting a special exhibition titled "The Living Ocean," presented by the Pastel Society of the Gold Coast (PSGC). The opening reception will be held…
2025 Celebration of the Whales Festival
Channel Islands Harbor is thrilled to host the 26th Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival, set to take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025.…
News from the Harbor
The Ventura County Harbor Department invites the community and visitors to rate and provide feedback regarding four logos drafted to commemorate the Channel Islands Harbor’s 60th Anniversary. The survey will…
>> Read MoreThis year marks an incredible milestone for Channel Islands Harbor – we are celebrating our 60th anniversary! On Memorial Day in 1965, the Ventura County Harbor Department officially opened the…
>> Read MoreRegistration is open for an educational experience like no other at the Channel Islands Harbor. Mystic Whaler, the educational schooner, will be offering a Dockside Plankton Lab from 10 a.m.…
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