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1901 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, CA 93001 While the mainland visitor center in Ventura is 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. In general, the islands have a Mediterranean climate year-round. Temperatures are relatively stable, with highs averaging in the mid-60s (°F) and lows in the low-50s. However, there are seasonal differences that visitors should take into consideration when visiting the park. In addition, visitors also should be aware that ocean and weather conditions vary considerably from day-to-day and island-to-island. For more information visit: http://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/weather.htm Entrance Fee-free This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required. Channel Islands National Park Visitor CenterThe 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 center is open 8:30 am until 5 pm daily. The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving and December 25th. Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor CenterThe small Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center not only has one of the best views of Santa Barbara, but also offers visitors information about Channel Islands National Park, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, and the City of Santa Barbara. Open 10:30 am until 4:30 pm daily. The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Friday in August for Fiesta. Visitor Center Anacapa IslandOnce the historic Coast Guard general services building (workshop and garage), this Mission Revival style building now serves as a small visitor center that features include displays on the natural and cultural resources of the island and the original lead-crystal Fresnel lens from the Anacapa Lighthouse. Santa Barbara Island Visitor CenterA small visitor center is located on the island. Features include displays on the natural and cultural resources of the island. Scorpion Ranch Visitor Center on Santa Cruz IslandThe small visitor center resides in the historic Scorpion Ranch house which was constructed in 1886-1887. Santa Rosa Island Visitor Contact StationThe historic schoolhouse is now home to this small visitor contact station with exhibits on the ranching history of Santa Rosa Island. San Miguel Island Ranger and Visitor Contact StationThe visitor contact and ranger station is only open when staff is present. Public WiFi is not available.
There is no public WiFi available at this time on the islands or at the mainland visitor center in Ventura. Cell service is available on the mainland including at the visitor center in Ventura. On the islands, cell service is spotty and should not be relied upon. This means most of the time visitors to the islands will not have cell service. In an emergency, locate park or concessioner staff. 
A visit to the Channel Islands is an exercise in preparation and self-reliance. There are no services such a food stores or gear rental shops on the islands, no remedies for poor planning once you have arrived. The following list may help you organize your trip to the islands. In addition, click on the various links below for more information.
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Last updated: May 18, 2016