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Archive for December 2023

57th Annual Parade of Lights Winners Announced

More than 50 vessels took to the water at the 57th Annual Parade of Lights but only one took home the Sweepstakes prize, an award that goes to the entry…

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December 2023 Director’s Message

As we approach the end of the year, I wanted to take a moment to share some updates on our ongoing projects that will enhance and refurbish our beautiful Channel…

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Swell morning at Silver Strand. 🤙 #channelislandsh Swell morning at Silver Strand. 🤙 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #oxnard #venturacounty
Whale watching season has officially arrived! The Whale watching season has officially arrived! The Santa Barbara Channel, spanning Santa Barbara and Ventura County waters, is one of the best places on the West Coast to see whales, and moments like this are why. Join @channelislandswhalewatching and see it for yourself. This video, captured yesterday, includes contact with two humpback whales! 🐋🙌🐋#channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #venturacounty #ciharbor #whalewatching
Forget about packing a lunch. Ditch the dinner dis Forget about packing a lunch. Ditch the dinner dishes. Swing by @harbormart for a fresh burger and show this great local business some love! 🍔🤤🤙 #channelislandsharbor #805foodie #ciharbor #trendieats #oxnard
This is for those who prioritize peace. 😌 #channel This is for those who prioritize peace. 😌 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #oxnard #venturacounty #ciharbor
Shout out to the Ventura County Harbor Department’ Shout out to the Ventura County Harbor Department’s maintenance team for its cleanup efforts at Silverstrand and Hollywood beaches this month. The late-December 2025 storms washed a significant amount of debris from Santa Clara River on to the beaches. The maintenance team has completed cleanup at Silverstrand and is focusing on the much larger task of cleaning up Hollywood Beach this week. 🏖️🚜🤙 #channelislandsharbor #venturacounty #oxnard #beachcleanup #ciharbor
Slow Friday energy. 😎 #channelislandsharbor #visit Slow Friday energy. 😎 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #oxnard #ciharbor #harborlife
Another morning at the Harbor, another sea lion sh Another morning at the Harbor, another sea lion showdown. These wrestling matches help establish hierarchy, defend territory, and teach young pups the skills they’ll need to survive. 😎 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #venturacounty #harborlife
🚨GOOD NEWS ALERT🚨 From sunset dinners to sunlit lu 🚨GOOD NEWS ALERT🚨 From sunset dinners to sunlit lunches. @watersidechannelislands is now open for lunch! Check out the menu! 🙌 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #805foodie #oxnard
🐋WHALE WATCHING TICKETS GIVEAWAY🐋Whale watching se 🐋WHALE WATCHING TICKETS GIVEAWAY🐋Whale watching season is here off the Ventura County coast, and there’s no better place to begin your adventure than Channel Islands Harbor. We’re giving away whale watching tickets with Island Packers!

To enter:

1️⃣ Follow @channelislandsharbor & @islandpackers
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag who you’d bring along (each tag = extra entry!)
 
Rules:
• Open to U.S. residents 18+
• Giveaway ends Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. PST
• Winner will be randomly selected and notified via DM
• No purchase necessary
• This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram
• Tickets subject to availability and Island Packers’ terms
 
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Winter in the 805 treating us right. 😮‍💨 #channeli Winter in the 805 treating us right. 😮‍💨 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #venturacounty #ciharbor #harborlife
Patient pelican. 🫶 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxn Patient pelican. 🫶 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #harborlife #venturacounty
Electric ride under a sky on fire. 🤯 #channelislan Electric ride under a sky on fire. 🤯 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #venturacounty #harborlife 📸 @esqsnaps
🚨PROJECT UPDATE🚨 Dredging operations will be wrapp 🚨PROJECT UPDATE🚨 Dredging operations will be wrapping up today! Thanks to this U.S. Army Corps project, navigating the harbor entrance will continue to be safe and down coast beaches will receive much-needed sand. Thank you to Manson Construction, the contractor who completed the work. Dredging equipment should be transported away by the end of next week. 🤙#channelislandsharbor #ciharbor #venturacounty #oxnard #dredging
Gold on the horizon. ⛵️🌅❤️ #channelislandsharbor # Gold on the horizon. ⛵️🌅❤️ #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #oxnard #venturacounty
We just found out @topperspizzaca at the Harbor is We just found out @topperspizzaca at the Harbor is serving milkshakes!!! Hand-scooped, fresh banana, chocolate, or vanilla and topped with homemade whipped cream! 😋❤️🙌 #channelislandsharbor #ciharbor #805foodie #harborlife #trendieats
Spectacular day. 🌊⛵️☀️🤙 #channelislandsharbor #vis Spectacular day. 🌊⛵️☀️🤙 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #oxnard #venturacounty #ciharbor
White clouds above, calm waters below. 😮‍💨 #channe White clouds above, calm waters below. 😮‍💨 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #venturacounty #oxnard
May your year be filled with happiness, good healt May your year be filled with happiness, good health, and plenty of visits to the Harbor. 🫶

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