Boat | Airplane

While the mainland visitor centers in Ventura and Santa Barbara are readily accessible by car or public transportation, the islands are only accessible by park concessionaire boats and planes or private boat. Advanced planning is highly recommended. 

There is no transportation available on the islands. All areas must be accessed on foot or by private boat or kayak.

Boat Transportation
Public boat transportation is available year-round to all five islands by the park concessionaires, Island Packers and Truth Aquatics. In addition, Island Packers offers whale watching trips while Truth Aquatics also offers scuba diving trips.

For departures out of Ventura and Channel Islands (Oxnard) Harbors contact:

Island Packers
1691 Spinnaker Dr.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 642-1393
www.islandpackers.com
Click here for driving directions to Island Packers.

For departures out of Santa Barbara Harbor contact:

Truth Aquatics at Sea Landing
301 West Cabrillo Blvd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 963-3564
www.truthaquatics.com
Click here for driving directions to Truth Aquatics at Sea Landing.

Private boaters may land on all five islands within the park throughout the year. More...

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Airplane Transportation
Public airplane transportation is available year-round to Santa Rosa Island by park concessionaire Channel Islands Aviation. Flights depart from Camarillo airport. For departures contact:

Channel Islands Aviation
305 Durley Avenue
Camarillo, CA93010
(805) 987-1301
www.flycia.com
Click here for driving directions to Channel Islands Aviation.

Private aircraft may not land within park boundaries. All aircraft must maintain a minimum 1000-foot altitude above land and sea surfaces within the park.  More...

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