Channel Islands National Park
Channel Islands National Park, National park and biosphere reserve in Santa Barbara County, United States.
The park encompasses five islands with diverse landscapes including steep cliffs, marine caves, and extensive underwater kelp forests along the California coast.
Native Americans of the Chumash and Tongva tribes inhabited these islands for over 13,000 years, leaving significant archaeological evidence of their presence.
The isolation of Channel Islands created conditions for 145 plant and animal species to develop independently, making them exclusive to this archipelago.
Access to the islands requires boat transportation from Ventura or Santa Barbara harbors, with advance reservations necessary for camping and guided activities.
The park contains rare Torrey pines, found naturally in only two locations worldwide, and provides sanctuary for the endemic island fox species.
Location: Santa Barbara County
Inception: 1980
Operator: National Park Service
Website: https://nps.gov/chis
GPS coordinates: 33.66000,-119.64000
Latest update: August 1, 2025 08:12
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