Archive for June 2022
July 2022 Director’s Message
The Fourth of July is almost here, and we are looking forward to seeing lots of visitors at the Channel Islands Harbor. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate our great nation with family and friends on the waterfront. While there will not be a fireworks show at the Harbor this year, there will be plenty…
Read More2022 Fireworks by the Sea Will Not Take Place, Plenty of 4th of July Activities On Tap
The annual Fireworks by the Sea 4th of July event at the Channel Islands Harbor will not take place due to lack of funding, the Ventura County Harbor Department announced today. This marks the third year in a row the fireworks show will not take place. In 2020 and 2021 it was shut down due to…
Read MoreMaritime Museum Invites Public to Blessing Ceremony for New Wall Mural
The Channel Islands Maritime Museum (CIMM) is inviting the public to join it for a special blessing ceremony in honor of a soon-to-be-created mural at the Museum. Chumash Elder Alan Salazar will be conducting a traditional Chumash blessing ceremony at the mural site. Museum friends and the public are invited to join in the ceremony.…
Read MoreHarbor Department Issues Request for Proposals for Fisherman’s Wharf
The Ventura County Harbor Department has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to redevelop the Fisherman’s Wharf parcel at the Channel Islands Harbor. Harbor Department Director Michael Tripp said the redevelopment of the Fisherman’s Wharf property is long overdue. “This property is dilapidated and doesn’t meet the standard the Harbor Department is trying to deliver…
Read MoreSouth Silver Strand Beach Parking Lot Reopened After Longtime Closure
A driveway and parking lot providing better access to La Janelle Beach Park and south Silver Strand Beach has reopened after being closed for nearly five years. Ventura County Harbor Department Director Michael Tripp said the driveway off Ocean Drive to the parking lot was closed to vehicle access in August 2017 after an increased…
Read MoreTwo Car Shows Headline Father’s Day Weekend at the Channel Islands Harbor
Two car shows will anchor a busy 2022 Father’s Day Weekend at the Harbor. Even if he isn’t a car guy, there’s plenty of other activities to participate in with your dad. Car Shows He might not be an expert at everything, but one thing that your dad probably knows everything about is cars. There’s…
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