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Channel Islands National Park CA

Lat, Long: 33.98680093, -119.9112735

Designation: National Park

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.

Weather:

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

Directions:

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.

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Address/Contact:

1901 Spinnaker Drive

Ventura, US, 93001

Phone: 8056585730

Email: chis_information@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

Steep, rugged ocean cliffs extending in an island chain.Yellow flowers in foreground extending out along a rocky coastline to a natural arch.Pine tree high on a ridge overlooking a bay with blue water and white sand beach.Brown seals and sea lions on white sand beach with blue water and partly cloudy sky.Rust and grey colored fox in green grass.