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Archive for November 2025

Boater Registration is Open for the 59th Annual Parade of Lights

Night scene of Channel Islands Harbor with colorful boats lit up for the Parade of Lights.

Registration is open for boaters interested in participating in the Channel Islands Harbor’s 59th Annual Parade of Lights. “Rudolph’s Rock N’ Roll Regatta” will be the title and theme for this…

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November 2025 Director’s Message

Aerial view of Channel Islands Harbor with boats and docks at dusk.

As we move into November, I want to take a moment to reflect on recent events and express my gratitude for the great people and partnerships that continue to make…

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  • Registration Open for 2026 Ventura County Jr. Lifeguard Program
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Join us from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. this Sunday for the Join us from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. this Sunday for the Celebration of the Whales Festival at the Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard. 😎 🎥 @jasminescontentjournal #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #venturacounty #ciwhalesfestival
🐋Celebration of Whales Festival Activity🐋 Stroll a 🐋Celebration of Whales Festival Activity🐋 Stroll along the “Whale Trail” in between the Channel Islands Farmer’s Market and the Channel Islands Maritime Museum and check out more than 12 pieces of art master pieces created by chalk artists. Along the trail, you will also find a community art project, a children’s fun zone with bounce houses, educational booths about marine life, and more! The Celebration of Whales Festival is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Sunday! #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #oxnard #venturacounty
🐋 Celebration of Whales Festival Activity🐋 The @ch 🐋 Celebration of Whales Festival Activity🐋 The @channelislandsmaritimemuseum has a ton of activities planned for Celebration of the Whales Festival, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Sunday. There will be family activities, contests & prizes, hands-on experiments, boat building, knot tying, crafts, more! #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #oxnard #ciwhalesfestival
🐋 Celebration of Whales Festival Activity🐋 Our pal 🐋 Celebration of Whales Festival Activity🐋 Our pals at the @csuci_boatingcenter will be hosting some great activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at this Sunday’s Celebration of the Whales Festival. Stop by to learn about CIBC’s programs, visit their youth tattoo shop hosted by @reelguppyoutdoors and browse a Thrift Market featuring CSUCI student creators, artists, and local small businesses.   #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #oxnard #ciharbor #cifestivalofwhales
🐋 GIVEAWAY TIME 🐋 The countdown is on! This Sunday 🐋 GIVEAWAY TIME 🐋 The countdown is on! This Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., we’re celebrating all things ocean at the Celebration of Whales Festival at Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard. To kick off the week, we’re giving away whale watching tickets with @islandpackers 🙌 Here’s how to enter: 👉 Like this post 👉 Tag someone you’d love to go whale watching with (each tag = extra entry!) 👉 Make sure you’re following us Get ready for an unforgettable day on the water and don’t miss out on the festival this Sunday! ⏰ Giveaway ends Friday at noon. #ChannelIslandsHarbor #CelebrationOfWhales #visitoxnard #ciharbor
Sundays at the Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Mark Sundays at the Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market bring together an amazing mix of flavors, goods, and people. This can’t miss market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We highly recommend coming on down to the Harbor if you haven’t had the experience! 🙌 🎥 @courtravels #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #oxnard #venturacounty
Life is good out here. 🤙 #channelislandsharbor #vi Life is good out here. 🤙 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #venturacounty #oxnard
Applications to register for the 2026 Ventura Coun Applications to register for the 2026 Ventura County Jr. Lifeguard Program are available! There’s 100 spots available for the one-month session and they will fill up fast. Visit the bio link for more info. 🤙 #channelislandsharbor #ciharbor #venturacounty #jrlifeguard #oxnard
“OMG THAT’S A FIRST!” 🐋🤩🐋 Whale watching in the @ “OMG THAT’S A FIRST!” 🐋🤩🐋 Whale watching in the @sbwhaleheritage (an area that spans Santa Barbara and Ventura County coasts) has been epic lately. This past Sunday, boats with @islandpackers and @channelislandswhalewatching, identified a pair of humpback whales who put on a show. Check out this video of a younger whale breaching right off the bow of @islandpackers Vanguard vessel! Whale sightings are shared between operators everyday here in the @sbwhaleheritage and this weekend was a prime example of that, ensuring everyone’s passengers are able to forge their own connection to the wildlife of the channel 🫶🏻#channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #oxnard #whalewatching #ciharbor
There’s no better time to go whale watching than r There’s no better time to go whale watching than right now! @channelislandswhalewatching has had some pretty amazing sightings recently. 🐋❤️🐋 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #whalewatching #venturacounty
Calling all artists! 🧑‍🎨 We’re looking for tale Calling all artists! 🧑‍🎨 We’re looking for talented chalk artists to be part of the upcoming Celebration of the Whales Festival! This year’s ocean-themed chalk art feature will transform the marina pathway into a vibrant, seaside gallery.   📍 Location: Along the marina pathway between the Maritime Museum and the Farmers Market 🌊 Theme: Ocean-inspired artwork   If you’re interested in participating, we’d love to hear from you! Please email ciharborvisitors@venturacounty.gov for more information and to get involved! #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #ciwhalesfestival #oxnard
🎣 Rockfish season opens April 1! 🎣 Be among the fi 🎣 Rockfish season opens April 1! 🎣 Be among the first to hit the water and reel in some fresh catches. Book your spot today and kick off the season right. Fishing charters are available through two harbor favorites: @cisportfishing and @hookssportfishing. Don’t wait, spots fill fast! #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #sportfishing #venturacounty
🚨AWESOME ALERT🚨See this update from @pacificoffsho 🚨AWESOME ALERT🚨See this update from @pacificoffshore, an amazing business who provides excursions out of the Harbor… Humpback season has arrived, so much so that it’s started to interrupt our Killer Whale Quests with hour long diversions like this one! Last Friday, we were on our way to the outer islands and saw two Humpbacks playing with a piece of kelp. This is a good sign because it means the whales are not actively feeding but rather in a socializing mood. As soon as we stopped the Zodiac near them, they came over to investigate us non-stop! We were barely able to sneak away from these cuddly 40,000 pound cuties to resume our quest for Orcas. Well, if you’re been looking for a chance to re-establish your relationship with Humpbacks we have that opportunity this Saturday. An 8 hour humpback trip is live for Oxnard departure. Hope to see you there, blubber buddies! #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #whalewatching #venturacounty
POV: dolphins show up right after you leave the Ha POV: dolphins show up right after you leave the Harbor! 🐬 Just outside of Channel Islands Harbor, moments like this aren’t rare, they’re part of the experience. Open water, fresh air, and a little bit of magic. Want this to be your normal weekend? With @fbc_channel_islands, getting out on the water is easier than you think - no ownership, no hassle, just go. 🐬❤️🐬 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #venturacounty #oxnard
Sweet treats, fresh sips, and harbor side views. @ Sweet treats, fresh sips, and harbor side views. @honeycupcoffeehouse at the Harbor serves all the essentials - coffee drinks, gelato, tasty sandwiches, and laid back vibes. Grab something to eat, sip something good, and soak in the view. 😎 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #trendieats #oxnard #805foodie
Passengers aboard @islandpackers Vanguard get a pe Passengers aboard @islandpackers Vanguard get a peek at the sea lions before heading out into the Santa Barbara Channel. You never know what you’ll spot before the journey even begins! 🙌 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #oxnard #venturacounty
Wishing everyone a happy weekend. See you at the H Wishing everyone a happy weekend. See you at the Harbor! 🙌 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #venturacounty #ciharbor
90s at the Harbor! What do you remember? 🤔 #channe 90s at the Harbor! What do you remember? 🤔 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #oxnard #venturacounty

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