• Scenic View from Inspiration Point, Anacapa Island ©timhaufphotography.com

    Channel Islands

    National Park California

Outdoor Activities

Tim Hauf
 

The islands not only offer a delightful break from the congestion and clamor of urban life, but also numerous outdoor activities-hiking, camping, snorkeling, kayaking, birdwatching, photography, or just relaxing to the soothing sounds of the natural world.

Please click on the links to the left to learn about outdoor activities within the park.

Visit the park's Visitor Services List for a complete list of authorized concessioners and commercial service operators who can help facilitate your outdoor activities within the park.

  • Multimedia Multimedia

    Learn more about the park through multimedia presentations. Read More

  • Limiting Your Impact Limiting Your Impact

    Learn about regulations and guidelines that can help you protect park resources. Read More

Did You Know?

Aerial view of the Channel Islands                  timhaufphotography.com

The Channel Islands are home to the oldest dated human remains in North America—Arlington Springs Man (13,000 BP).