Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, California.
The waters that swirl around the five islands within Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary create a special place for several species of plants and animals. Year round, this sanctuary provides wildlife viewing opportunities of dolphins and whales, pinnipeds, and seabirds. This sanctuary also has forests of giant kelp that are home to numerous populations of fish and invertebrates. Make this visit memorable by participating in several activities such as tidepooling, kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, and diving!
Nearby Activities
- Boating
- Diving
- Fishing
- Interpretive Programs
- Kayaking
- Paddling
- Photography
- Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Water Activities
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
Directions
About 23 miles offshore from Santa Barbara and 13 miles offshore from Ventura in California.
Additional Information
- Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Twitter page
- Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
- Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Map
- Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Facebook page
