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title: "Channel Islands National Park"
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summary: "Visitor Centers - nps.gov provides information about the Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center and satellite visitor centers at Channel Islands National Park in California. The main visitor center in Ventura features exhibits, a bookstore, marine aquatic displays, and a 25-minute park movie, with additional visitor centers located in Santa Barbara and on various islands."
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# Channel Islands National Park

Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( Lock Locked padlock icon ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Skip to global NPS navigation Skip to this park navigation Skip to the main content Skip to this park information section Skip to the footer section National Park Service Channel Islands National Park Search Search This Site All NPS Exiting nps.gov Cancel Channel Islands National Park Contact Us Visitor Centers Ventura | Santa Barbara | Islands The Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park 1901 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 658-5730 The visitor center features a bookstore, a display of marine aquatic life, and exhibits featuring the unique character of each park island. When available, visitors also will enjoy the 25-minute park movie, “A Treasure in the Sea,” shown throughout the day in the auditorium (closed-caption film available upon request). The fully accessible visitor center is open 8:30 am until 5 pm daily. The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving and December 25th. On weekends and holidays at 11 am and 3 pm rangers offer a variety of free public programs about the resources of the park. Click here for programs and events scheduled at the visitor center. Click here for directions to the Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park. Back to top Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center 113 Harbor Way 4th Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93109 (805) 884-1475 http://outdoorsb.sbmm.org/ The small Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center not only has one of the best views of Santa Barbara, but also offers visitors information about Channel Islands National Park, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, and the City of Santa Barbara. Open 10:30 am until 4:30 pm daily. The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Friday in August for Fiesta. Click here for directions to the Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. Back to top Island Visitor Centers and Contact Stations Small island visitor centers are located on Santa Barbara and Anacapa Islands and at Scorpion Ranch on Santa Cruz Island. These stations offer exhibits and information on the resources of each island. Small contact stations are located on Santa Rosa Island in the historic schoolhouse (along with small exhibits on island ranching) and on San Miguel Island at the ranger station. Click here for information on visiting the islands. Back to top Last updated: June 12, 2025 Park footer Contact Info Mailing Address: 1901 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, CA 93001 Phone: 805 658-5730 Contact Us Tools FAQ Site Index Español Stay Connected