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🐋 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

The best days are spent on the water with @socalje

The best days are spent on the water with @socaljetskis 🤙 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #oxnard #venturacounty

Find your treasure in a day spent at the Harbor wa

Find your treasure in a day spent at the Harbor waters. 🍀😉 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #vccvibes #ciharbor #venturacounty

The Channel Islands Harbor community came together

The Channel Islands Harbor community came together yesterday to celebrate the life of Captain Jane Thomas, a respected and passionate member of our local sailing community. Dozens of boaters gathered off the coast for the ceremony in her honor.

Captain Jane was a U.S. Coast Guard 50-ton licensed captain, co-founder of Channel Islands Women’s Sailing Association, and a dedicated competitor who raced her sloop Wailani.

Her leadership, generosity, and love for the water made a lasting impact on Channel Islands Harbor and the many people who had the privilege of sailing alongside her. She was deeply committed to supporting the next generation of sailors.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and the members of the broader sailing community.

Fair winds and following seas, Captain Jane. ❤️

Wishing everyone a safe, cool, and happy weekend.

Wishing everyone a safe, cool, and happy weekend. We will see you at the Harbor! 🤙 #channelislandsharbor #visitoxnard #ciharbor #venturacounty #cawx

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