LOCATION
The islands within the park extend along the southern California coast from Point Conception near Santa Barbara to just north of Los Angeles. Park headquarters and the Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center are located in the city of Ventura.

ADDRESS
Channel Islands National Park
1901 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura, California 93001
www.nps.gov/chis/index.htm

TELEPHONE
Visitor Center (805) 658-5730
Business Office (805) 658-5700
Fax (805) 658-5799
San Miguel Hiking Permits (805) 658-5711

FAX
(805) 658-5799

EMAIL
chis_interpretation@nps.gov

OPERATING HOURS, SEASONS
The park is open all year. The Robert J. Lagomarsino visitor center hours are: Labor Day through Memorial Day, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends; Memorial Day through Labor Day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekends. The visitor center is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHING
Climate is mild, with little variation in temperature year-round. However, be prepared for high winds, fog, and sea spray at any time. Visitors to the islands should dress in layers, with short and long pants, windbreaker, hat, sunscreen, and waterproof outer clothing. Wear sturdy hiking shoes with nonslip soles.

DIRECTIONS
Ventura is located 70 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara. From the 101 Freeway: Northbound, take the Telephone Road exit, left onto Telephone, then right onto Olivas Park Drive to Harbor Boulevard, where Olivas Park Drive runs straight into Spinnaker Drive; southbound, take the Seaward exit left onto Harbor Boulevard, then proceed on Harbor to Spinnaker Drive and turn right. The visitor center is located at the very end of Spinnaker Drive in the Ventura Harbor. Free parking is available at the beach parking lot.

TRANSPORTATION
Ventura is serviced by Amtrak, Greyhound, and airport shuttle services from the Santa Barbara and Los Angeles International Airports. Oxnard Airport has scheduled commuter service.

Island Packers is the park's concessionaire for boat travel departing from Ventura and Channel Islands Harbors to all of the islands. A variety of trips, from half-day to multi-day, are offered. For prices, schedules, and reservations, call or write: (805) 642-1393; Island Packers, 1867 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, California 93001.

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