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Channel Islands Harbor’s Free Concerts by the Sea Summer Series 2025 Lineup

If you love live music, great weather, and charming seaside views, there’s no better summer activity in Ventura County than the free Concerts by the Sea Summer Concert Series at…

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The Ultimate Guide to Launching Your Kayak or Paddleboard at Channel Islands Harbor

If you’re gearing up for a day of adventure on the water at Channel Islands Harbor, you’re in luck! This beautiful harbor offers convenient public launch ramps and docks that…

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A group of people pose together in a government chamber behind a sign reading “County of Ventura Public Works Agency,” with flags and certificates visible.

June 2025 Director’s Message

As summer kicks off and the weather starts to warm, there’s always renewed energy around Channel Islands Harbor – and plenty to celebrate! In May, the Ventura County Harbor Department…

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A mint Plymouth Roadrunner with its hood popped at the CIH Father's Day car show

Two Car Shows Headline Father’s Day at Channel Islands Harbor

Come celebrate Father’s Day in style and check out the two car shows being hosted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at the Channel Islands…

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Sail With the Mystic Whaler at the Channel Islands Harbor

Get ready for an adventure on the water! This May and June, the Mystic Whaler tall ship will be offering exciting public day sail trips. You can hop on board…

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A woman draws a large animal face with chalk on the sidewalk as a child wearing a whale hat watches; colorful art supplies and another mural are nearby.

May 2025 Director’s Message

We have much to celebrate at the Channel Islands Harbor and within our broader Ventura County coastal community. That’s because May 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the Channel Islands…

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