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Channel Islands Overview

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Fast Facts

Nearest City Ventura, CA
Last Site Visit Never
Annual Visitation 360,806 in 2007 (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 2,450 feet, at Santa Cruz Island
Highest Average Temperature 74°F, in August-September
Lowest Average Temperature 45°F, in January-December
Record High Temperature 103°F, in 1978
Record Low Temperature 28°F, in 1962
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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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