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Archive for December 2019

Channel Islands Harbor: 2019 Facebook in Review

Meet the H2O bus, a refurbed electric boat that looks like a turquoise 1967 Volkswagen Kombi Van

Taking a trip down memory lane is always fun, especially when it’s at the Channel Islands Harbor. Based on your engagement (likes/comments/shares/clicks), we’ve compiled the top 10 Facebook posts from…

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54th Annual Parade of Lights Winners Announced

#18 entry in the annual Parade of Lights festival

Forty vessels took to the water at the 54th Annual Parade of Lights but only one took home the Sweepstakes prize, an award that goes to the entry with the…

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Music To Play a Big Part in the 54th Annual Parade of Lights

A boat draped in purple and white Christmas lights cruises the harbor at the Oxnard Parade of Lights

The Harbor’s Parade of Lights is always a magical, musical display. This year, however, you can expect to hear more tunes than ever. That’s because the theme, Musical Notes &…

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Where to Watch the 54th Annual Parade of Lights

Dozens of brightly lit ships docked in Channel Islands Harbor for the Parade of Lights

Residents and visitors who plan to attend the Harbor’s 54th Annual Parade of Lights on December 14, 2019 have a variety of indoor, outdoor, and on-the-water options to catch a…

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🚨PARADE OF LIGHTS WEEK🚨 Come to the Channel 🚨PARADE OF LIGHTS WEEK🚨 Come to the Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard at 7 p.m. this Saturday (Dec. 13th) for the 59th Annual Parade of Lights! The boat parade starts at 7 p.m., but there’s plenty of landside activities prior to the parade. ❤️ Here’s the rundown:

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Inaugural Reindeer Paddle
12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Holiday Marketplace at Harbor View Park
12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Snowplay at Harbor View Park
12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free Pictures with Santa Claus at Harbor View Park
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Parade of Lights
 
#channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #venturacounty #harborlife #ciharbor #paradeoflights #harborgoals #805 #holidayfun
Let’s spread the holiday joy from 10 a.m. to 4 p Let’s spread the holiday joy from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday by donating to the 6th Annual Channel Islands Harbor Food & Toy Drive! The event will be located at the Harbor Landing parking lot, off Harbor Blvd. and Channel Islands Blvd. Food Share of Ventura County will be the benefactors of the food collected and the toys will be picked up by the Spark of Love Toy Drive, an annual effort coordinated by local fire department.❤️ 🧸🥫❤️
#channelislandsharbor #venturacounty #oxnard #harborlife #harborgoals #foodshare #sparkoflovetoydrive
The Ventura County Harbor Department is moving for The Ventura County Harbor Department is moving forward with a multi-phase project to redevelop its headquarters site, which will house administrative and patrol staff, and will include a hearing/community room. The building will be located at 3900 Pelican Way in Oxnard, on the site of the former headquarters.

The original Harbor Department headquarters, constructed in 1968 and vacated in 2018, remained in disrepair after hazardous materials abatement. After the abatement in 2018, administrative and patrol staff moved into portable trailers nearby.

This redevelopment effort modernizes essential Harbor operations and prepares the site for a new facility to better serve the public. Visit https://www.channelislandsharbor.org/project-updates/ for more details. #channelislandsharbor #oxnard #venturacounty #harborlife #805 #construction #harborgoals #ciharbor
🎄COMMEMORATIVE ORNAMENT🎄 Make your tree spar 🎄COMMEMORATIVE ORNAMENT🎄 Make your tree sparkle with Channel Islands Harbor history! Santa will be handing out this 60th Anniversary snowflake ornament at the Parade of Lights Holiday Market. The market will take place from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13th at Harbor View Park. There’s a limited supply, so don’t miss out! ❄️#channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #venturacounty #harborlife #harborgoals #ciharbor #805 #tistheseason
Endless vibes. ❤️ #channelislandsharbor #visit Endless vibes. ❤️ #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #venturacounty #harborlife #ciharbor #805 #harborgoals
On this Thanksgiving, we want to express gratitude On this Thanksgiving, we want to express gratitude for our community, residents, local businesses, and visitors who make the Harbor so great. (Also thankful for this immaculate weather 😉) #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #ciharbor #oxnard #harborlife #harborgoals #ciharbor
Sunny days at the Harbor just hit different. 🤙 Sunny days at the Harbor just hit different. 🤙 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #harborlife #805 #venturacounty #cawx #ciharbor
🚨AWESOME NEWS🚨 Snow play IS BACK at the Harb 🚨AWESOME NEWS🚨 Snow play IS BACK at the Harbor and it’s getting a glow-up! 🙌 No more snow mound. We’re rolling out an upgraded snowy play zone at the Parade of Lights Holiday Market, scheduled from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13th. Come shop, sip, snack… and let the kiddos dive into some frosty fun! #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #805 #ciharbor #paradeoflights #harborlife #harborgoals
All aboard the holiday magic! The Scarlett Belle ( All aboard the holiday magic! The Scarlett Belle (@socalyachtparty) is bringing the sparkle with two Channel Islands Harbor Lights Dinner Cruises on Dec 14 & 21 — plus a special Santa’s Family Harbor Light Cruise on Dec 22!

✨ Dinner cruises: 2.5 hours of holiday lights, festive vibes & waterfront views

🎅 Dec 22: A family-friendly cruise with Santa on board with caroling and karaoke!

Visit the bio link and book your holiday adventure on the water! #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #ciharbo r #dinnercruise #venturacounty #harborlife #805
🎅REGISTER FOR THE REINDEER PADDLE🎅 Get ready 🎅REGISTER FOR THE REINDEER PADDLE🎅 Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the Channel Islands Harbor’s inaugural Reindeer Paddle — 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13! 

Dress in your most festive holiday gear — reindeer antlers, Santa hats, elf outfits, ugly sweaters, etc. — and paddle through the Harbor in true holiday spirit.

Prizes await! Participants who dress festively will have a chance to win goodies from @islandpackers, @harbormart, and @seafreshchannelislands! The grand prize will be tickets to @legolandcalifornia, courtesy of @cumulusmedia 🙌

🎅 Visit the bio link to register! 

#channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #venturacounty #harborlife #harborgoals #ciharbor #reindeerpaddle #805
Rainy day, waterfront crew still chilling. 🤙 #c Rainy day, waterfront crew still chilling. 🤙 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #venturacounty #harborlife #harborgoals #cawx #ciharbor
🚨SAVE THE DATE🚨 The Ventura County Harbor De 🚨SAVE THE DATE🚨 The Ventura County Harbor Department and Harbor & Beach Community Alliance (HBCA) are teaming up to spread holiday cheer this season by hosting the 6th Annual Holiday Food & Toy Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 6, 2025 at the Harbor Landing parking lot off Harbor Blvd.
 
The Holiday Food & Toy Drive will benefit @foodsharevc and the Spark of Love Toy Drive, an annual effort coordinated by local fire departments which provide toys to thousands of children each year.
 
On the day of the event, donations will be accepted at a drop off location at the Harbor Landing parking lot, located at the Channel Islands Boulevard and Harbor Boulevard intersection. Volunteers will be there to safely accept the donations and provide them to Food Share and the Spark of Love Toy Drive.
 
The goal is to raise a “boat load” of food and toys.  In addition, money donations to Food Share will be matched up to $13,000. Cash and checks may be written to “Food Share of Ventura County” and dropped off on December 6th.

#channelislandsharbor #oxnard #venturacounty #harborlife #ciharbor #foodandtoydrive #foodsahrevc
After the rain, the Harbor shines a little brighte After the rain, the Harbor shines a little brighter. 😍 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #harborlife #harborgoals #ciharbor #venturacounty #805 #cawx
Glorious. 🙌 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard Glorious. 🙌 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #harborlife #ciharbor #cawx #805 #venturacounty
Savoring the still before the storm begins. 🤙 # Savoring the still before the storm begins. 🤙 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #oxnard #venturacounty #harborlife #harborgoals #ciharbor #805 #cawx
If you love whale watching in the Santa Barbara Ch If you love whale watching in the Santa Barbara Channel as much as we do, makes plans to attend the second annual “WHALE of a CELEBRATION.” 😍

Here’s all the information you need to know about the event 👇🏻

Meet local whale researchers, biologists, and advocates as they share the latest whale science from our channel including an ANCIENT WHALE FOSSIL found at one of the local beaches. Enjoy the premiere of a brand-new short film by wildlife filmmaker @adamernsterwildlife , showcasing this year’s remarkable successes of the Santa Barbara Whale Heritage Area (SBCWHA).

Celebrate the magnificent whales and dolphins that call our waters home, and join us for an incredible wildlife cruise aboard @islandpackers to see these animals in the wild.

AGENDA :

Whales, Ales, & Cocktails event : FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST / 6:30-9:30pm @crowneplazaventura

• Alisa Schulman-Janiger : Alisa Schulman-Janiger is a marine biologist, cetacean researcher, educator, and Research Associate at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Alisa is Co-Founder and Lead Research Biologist of the California Killer Whale Project; she has been photo-identifying California killer whales, archiving sightings, and studying distribution, natural history, and behavior (over 45 years).

• Jonathan Hoffman from the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum speaking about an ancient whale that was recently unearthed in nearby Goleta.

• Kevin Campion , Founder, Save the North Pacific Right Whale.

Wildlife Cruise Aboard @islandpackers : SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23RD // 11:00AM - 2:00 PM

Visit @sbwhaleheritage for more info. #channelislandsharbor #venturacounty #harborlife #harborgoals #ciharbor
We honor the brave men and women who have served o We honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with unwavering dedication and sacrifice. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸 #channelislandsharbor #venturacounty #veteransday
Nothing beats a quiet afternoon at the Harbor. ☺ Nothing beats a quiet afternoon at the Harbor. ☺️ #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #harborlife #venturacounty #ciharbor #oxnard #harborgoals #805 #805living

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