Channel Islands
National Park

Some places change your perspective.

North America's Galápagos — isolated island ecosystems.

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.

Park information: National Park Service.

Before you head out

Start with the official park guide for trip planning, accessibility, reservations and current conditions. Availability and requirements can change throughout the year.