Channel Islands National Park Locator Map

Fast Facts

Nearest City Ventura, CA
Last Site Visit June 2009
Annual Visitation 332,177 in 2008 (view all years)
Creation Date March 5, 1980
Total Area 249,354 acres
Entrance Fee None
Lowest Elevation 0 feet, at Pacific Ocean
Highest Elevation 1,812 feet, on El Montanon
Highest Average Temperature 74°F, in August
Lowest Average Temperature 45°F, in January
Record High Temperature 103°F, in 1978
Record Low Temperature 28°F, in 1962

Area Weather Information


Park Evolution

1938: Channel Islands National Monument created
1976: Named a UNESCO International Biosphere Reserve
1980: Channel Islands National Park created, absorbed Channel Islands National Monument

Phone Numbers & Addresses

Mailing Address

Channel Islands National Park
1901 Spinnaker Dr.
Ventura, CA 93001

Visitor Information

(805) 658-5730
(805) 658-5799 (Fax)


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