"The mainland visitor's center" Top 5 Page for this destination Channel Islands National Park Things to Do Tip by annk

The visitor center on the mainland is located in Ventura by the harbor. Included in the island exhibits are wildlife displays, and a tidepool with live sea creatures. There are also relief maps, photos, & the history of the islands. There is a gift shop & book store. On clear days you can see the islands from the observation tower.

There are 2 more visitor's centers, on Anacapa and Santa Barbara Islands.

The mainland facility is open:
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Weekdays: 8:00-5:00
Weekends 8:00-5:30
Labor Day - Memorial Day
Weekdays: 8:30-4:30
Weekends 8:00-5:00

A picnic area overlooks the harbor.

Address: 1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA 93001
Directions: At the end of Spinnaker Drive, Ventura Harbor
Phone: 805-658-5730
Website: http://www.nps.gov