Farmers Market Open on Sunday; Safety Measures In Place

Farmers Market, open on a Sunday, safety measures in place

The Channel Islands Harbor Farmer’s Market will be open this Sunday, and will be strictly monitoring the government requirements for social distancing.  The hours will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as usual, but please do not come to the Market to socialize. A number of safety measures are in place. For example, there is…

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Channel Islands Harbor Launch Ramp to Reopen With Guidelines

A view of the Channel Islands Harbor boat launch from the water

Boaters will have access to the launch ramp at the Channel Islands Harbor starting Friday, April 24, 2020 with new guidelines in place, the Ventura County Harbor Department announced. Harbor Department Director Mark Sandoval said the boat launch ramp will reopen under the following conditions and protocols: The hours of the launch ramp and parking…

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Beach Visitors Urged to Follow Social Distancing Guidelines

A kite surfer on Channel Islands beach

Residents who visit County of Ventura-managed beaches are urged to follow guidelines outlined in the Stay Well At Home Order issued by County of Ventura Public Health Officer Dr. Robert Levin. Kiddie Beach, Silver Strand Beach and Hollywood Beach, managed by the Ventura County Harbor Department, have remained open for outdoor activity to afford residents…

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Channel Islands Harbor Parks Reopen

Channel Islands Harbor park

All parks located within the Channel Islands Harbor will be open to the public, the Ventura County Harbor Department announced. Harbor Department Director Mark Sandoval said the move is consistent with an action made today by the County of Ventura. All County of Ventura-managed parks have been reopened, effective 5 p.m. today. The parks have…

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April 2020 Director’s Message: COVID-19 Impacts to Harbor

A sign warns visitors about harbor park closures due to covid-19

Ordinarily I like to open with an upbeat message, but who could have imagined…… We are living in unprecedented times. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has expanded worldwide and touched nearly every corner of the globe.  Impacts of COVID-19 are widespread and have, and will continue to change life for the foreseeable future, and will…

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Channel Islands Harbor Beaches Closed for Easter Weekend

Surfers silhouetted at Silver Strand beach

The three beaches at the Channel Islands Harbor – Silver Strand, Hollywood, and Kiddie Beach – will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12, the Ventura County Harbor Department announced today. With the closure of the three Harbor beaches, all beaches in Oxnard will be closed this weekend. The City of Oxnard…

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Channel Islands Harbor Launch Ramp & Beach Parking Lots to Close Due to COVID-19

The launch ramp is pictured, closed due to covid restrictions

The Channel Islands Harbor’s public boat launch ramp and beach parking lots will close today and will be closed until further notice, the Ventura County Harbor Department announced today. Harbor Department Director Mark Sandoval said the move is necessary to minimize the public’s exposure to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Parking lot closures include Silver…

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