57th Annual Parade of Lights to Honor Spark of Love Toy Drive

“Santa’s Workshop Creates a Spark of Love” will be the title of the 57th Annual Parade of Lights at the Channel Islands Harbor. Boater’s are encouraged to decorate their entries with a “Santa’s Workshop” theme. Ventura County Harbor Department Director Michael Tripp said the theme of the Parade of Lights is meant to pay tribute…

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Temporary Barriers Placed at Kiddie Beach to Ensure Safety

Temporary barriers have been placed around the perimeter of Kiddie Beach at Channel Islands Harbor for the safety of sea lions, residents, and visitors. Ventura County Harbor Department Director Michael Tripp said the number of sea lions at Kiddie Beach has increased during the past month, and, recently, with higher than usual tides, the sea…

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Boater Registration is Open for 2nd Annual Parade of Frights

Registration is open for boaters interested in participating in the Channel Islands Harbor’s 2nd Annual Parade of Frights, a non-competitive Halloween-themed boat parade. The boat parade is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Interested boaters can register by downloading this form. The deadline to submit registration documents is 3 p.m. on…

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October 2023 Director’s Message

harbor at sunset

As we transition into the beautiful fall season here at the Channel Islands Harbor, I’m happy to share some updates and upcoming events that promise to make October a month filled with fun and excitement. Welcome Ernie Moore, Deputy Director I am happy to announce the addition of Ernie Moore to our team as the…

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Harbor Businesses Win Top Honors in Best of Ventura County 2023 Contest

Harbor Restaurants offer discounts during Oxnard restaurant week

Channel Islands Harbor is home to the top BBQ restaurant, seafood place, yacht clubs, and museum, according to the VC Reporters 38th Annual Best of Ventura County. The VC Reporter asked readers to take a poll and rate their top choices in more than 150 categories, which included local businesses, professional services, places to visit,…

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Nearby Cleanup Sites for Ventura County Coastal Cleanup Day

Closeup of trash hauled from the harbor, as viewed from a cleanup kayak

Ventura County Coastal Cleanup Day is one of the best days of the year. Thousands of volunteers step up and help clean up trash and other debris at 20 locations – on the coast and inland – around Ventura County. This year, Ventura County Coastal Cleanup Day is scheduled from 9 a.m. to Noon on…

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Theatre of Shadows to Debut at Channel Islands Harbor

Elite Theatre at Fisherman’s Wharf in the Channel Islands Harbor will be transformed into a spooky attraction the last weekend in October. The Elite Theatre Company and Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation (OPAC) will team up to create the “Theatre of Shadows,” a haunted house experience that offers a lineup of attractions suitable for guests…

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September 2023 Director’s Message

As we head into Labor Day Weekend, I’m looking forward to residents and visitors enjoying our beautiful marine environment at the Channel Islands Harbor. Boaters will be sailing in-and-out of the Harbor, kayakers and paddle boarders will be cruising the waters, Silver Strand, Hollywood, and Kiddie beaches will be full, and everyone will be enjoying…

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