Channel Islands 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!

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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.

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Adventure in the Pacific Ocean

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

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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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  • A grey whale arcs backwards over the water, a small whale-watching ship in the background
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    2026 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…

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    Night at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum

    Channel Islands Maritime Museum 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, CA

    For one evening, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum transforms into a living gallery where maritime art, history and theatrical storytelling converge. During this open-house-style cocktail-hour experience, explore the galleries as…

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    Art Comes Alive: The Experience

    Channel Islands Maritime Museum 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, CA

    Join the Channel Islands Maritime Museum for its annual Art Comes Alive event, where history and creativity merge in an unforgettable experience. Volunteers, community members, and actors will bring to…

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    2026 Celebration of the Whales Festival

    Channel Islands Harbor is excited to announce the 2026 Celebration of the Whales Festival, scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at locations throughout the…

  • A yellow helicopter hovers over water with a rescuer rappelling down, while another is lifted up. A jet ski is nearby, and boats are visible in the background.
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    16th Annual Safe Boating Expo

    Harbor East Park 3874 Murre Way, Oxnard, CA, United States

    The Channel Islands Harbor is proud to host the 16th Annual Safe Boating Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at Harbor East Park, 3874 Murre…

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News from the Harbor

March 2026 Director’s Message

March 3, 2026

Spring brings exciting activity to our coast, and one of nature’s most incredible spectacles is happening right off our shoreline. Whale watching season is in full effect, as gray whales…

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Ventura County Board of Supervisors Approves Improvements to Channel Islands Harbor Parking Lots

March 3, 2026

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a project at its March 3, 2026 meeting to rehabilitate several of the most used public parking lots along Harbor Boulevard at Channel…

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Art Comes Alive Returns – Two Days, Two Totally Different Experiences

March 2, 2026

Art Comes Alive is back at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, bringing history, art, and imagination to life over two unique days of immersive experiences on March 14-15, 2026. Whether…

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