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Steep, rugged ocean cliffs extending in an island chain.
NATIONAL PARK

Channel Islands National Park

Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources.

Photo: Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com / NPS

CA
state
39
things to do
OVERVIEW

About Channel Islands National Park

Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources. Isolation over thousands of years has created unique animals, plants, and archeological resources found nowhere else on Earth and helped preserve a place where visitors can experience coastal southern California as it once was.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Channel Islands National Park

Mon
All Day
Tue
All Day
Wed
All Day
Thu
All Day
Fri
All Day
Sat
All Day
Sun
All Day
THINGS TO DO

Activities

AstronomyBackcountry CampingBackcountry HikingBirdwatchingBoat TourBoat TourBoatingBookstore and Park StoreCampingCanoe or Kayak CampingCanoe or Kayak CampingCompass and GPSFishingFoodFront-Country HikingGroup CampingGuided ToursHikingJunior Ranger ProgramKayakingMotorized BoatingMuseum ExhibitsOff-Trail Permitted HikingOrienteeringPaddlingPark FilmPicnickingSCUBA DivingSailingSaltwater FishingSaltwater SwimmingSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingShoppingSnorkelingStand Up PaddleboardingStargazingSurfingSwimmingWildlife Watching
PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

In general, the islands have a Mediterranean climate year-round. Temperatures are relatively stable, with highs averaging in the mid-60s (°F) and lows in the low-50s. However, there are seasonal differences that visitors should take into consideration when visiting the park. In addition, visitors also should be aware that ocean and weather conditions vary considerably from day-to-day and island-to-island. For more information visit: http://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/weather.htm

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Channel Islands National Park?
Popular activities include Astronomy, Backcountry Camping, Backcountry Hiking, Birdwatching, Boat Tour, Boat Tour.