Channel Islands National Park (U. S. National Park Service) 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
Plan Your Visit - Channel Islands National Park (U. S. National Park . . . Plan Your Visit Channel Islands National Park provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities and a delightful break from the congestion and clamor of urban life However, since the park encompasses five islands and their surrounding one mile of the ocean, the decision of where to go, what to do, and how to do it can be challenging
History Culture - Channel Islands National Park (U. S. National Park . . . The Channel Islands have attracted many explorers, scientists and historians during the past few centuries Today, island visitors can explore the world of the native Chumash, walk the shores where European explorers landed, discover new tales from California's ranching history, and witness the remains of off-shore shipwrecks
Things To Do - Channel Islands National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Things To Do Discover Tranquility at Channel Islands National Park Channel Islands National Park offers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life These serene islands are perfect for creating memorable moments with family and friends
Maps - Channel Islands National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Google Trekker Map and Imagery of Anacapa Island Google Trekker Map and Imagery of Santa Cruz Island Google Trekker Map and Imagery of Santa Rosa Island Sea Kayaking Map for Eastern Santa Cruz Island (PDF, 304 kb) Map to the Robert J Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park (Google Maps) Map to the Outdoors Santa Barbara
Calendar - Channel Islands National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Channel Islands National Park Thursday, May 21 Park Hours Channel Islands National Park Open 24 hours Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center Open 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center Open 10:30 AM–4:30 PM Visitor Contact Station Anacapa Island Open 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Visitor Contact Station Santa Barbara Island Open 8:
Anacapa Island - Channel Islands National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Waves have eroded the volcanic island, creating towering sea cliffs, sea caves, and natural bridges, such as forty-foot-high Arch Rock-a symbol of Anacapa and Channel Islands National Park Exploring East Anacapa's two-mile trail system allows visitors to experience the island's native vegetation, wildlife, and cultural history
Camping - Channel Islands National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Camping is available year round on all five islands in Channel Islands National Park in National Park Service-managed campgrounds There is currently one established campground on each island: above the Landing Cove on Santa Barbara, on the east islet of Anacapa, at Scorpion Canyon on Santa Cruz, at Water Canyon on Santa Rosa, and above Cuyler Harbor on San Miguel No camping is allowed on The
Basic Information - Channel Islands National Park (U. S. National Park . . . The Robert J Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park features a bookstore, a display of marine aquatic life, and exhibits featuring the unique character of each park island Visitors also will enjoy the 25-minute park movie, “A Treasure in the Sea,” shown throughout the day in the auditorium (closed-caption film available upon request) The fully accessible visitor