Plan Your Visit
The following harbors provide access to Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and Channel Islands National Park. Channel Islands Naturalist Corps volunteers are on board select cruises that depart from the following harbors year-round. Please contact the operators directly to make a reservation for a whale watch or island trip accompanied by Channel Islands Naturalist Corps volunteers.
Other operators in the region are also available depending on the recreational activity. Whether you are interested in kayaking, fishing, diving, sailing, or another activity, there are many adventures to explore at the Channel Islands. More information is available from these harbor directories.
Before going out on the water, be aware of the dynamic weather patterns in the Santa Barbara Channel.