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.
Through the end of 2024, the Channel Islands Historic Preservation Team will be conducting preservation maintenance of the Scorpion Ranch Visitor Center on the Santa Cruz Island. Access to the visitor center may be restricted during this time.
Updated on 08/14/2024
Prepare for high temperatures. Pack enough water for your trip and watch for symptoms of heat related illness. Replenish electrolytes. Do not attempt strenuous hikes in extreme weather. Minimize fire risk.
Updated on 07/02/2024
The beaches and dunes of China Camp and Cluster Point, and area in-between, are temporarily closed to all visitor access for the protection of sensitive resources. Travel is allowed on marked paths.
Updated on 02/22/2024
Santa Barbara Island is open to public access, but landings are restricted to the rocky ledge adjacent to the dock. The dock is closed and is not expected to be repaired in the near future due to the severe winter storm damage.
Updated on 01/23/2018
The Peregrine Falcon Webcam provides an intimate view of the breeding and nesting behavior of peregrine falcons on Anacapa Island.
The San Miguel Island Ranger Station Webcam provides views of Cuyler Harbor, Harris Point, Green Mountain, the rain gauge, and the airstrip with Santa Rosa Island in the background.
Experience one of the richest marine environments in the world with a virtual visit to the Ocean Webcam. This webcam captures your attention with views of the majestic amber-colored kelp forest and the nearly one thousand different marine species found there.
The Mount Diablo Webcam provides incredible views from the park's highest peak which rises 2,450 feet above the surrounding ocean and rocky terrain.
Through the end of 2024, the Channel Islands Historic Preservation Team will be conducting preservation maintenance of the Scorpion Ranch Visitor Center on the Santa Cruz Island. Access to the visitor center may be restricted during this time.
Updated on 08/14/2024
Prepare for high temperatures. Pack enough water for your trip and watch for symptoms of heat related illness. Replenish electrolytes. Do not attempt strenuous hikes in extreme weather. Minimize fire risk.
Updated on 07/02/2024
The beaches and dunes of China Camp and Cluster Point, and area in-between, are temporarily closed to all visitor access for the protection of sensitive resources. Travel is allowed on marked paths.
Updated on 02/22/2024
Santa Barbara Island is open to public access, but landings are restricted to the rocky ledge adjacent to the dock. The dock is closed and is not expected to be repaired in the near future due to the severe winter storm damage.
Updated on 01/23/2018