Channel Islands National Park encompasses both tectonically formed islands and marine sanctuaries surrounding them. Photograph by Maurico Handler, Nat Geo Image Collection ( Whale watching is booming.

Entry is free to Channel Islands National Park, but visitors without boats will need to pay for the third-party ferry. One-way fares between the mainland and islands starts at $31.50 for ...

How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Channel Islands National Park. This national park is called ‘North America’s Galapagos’ — and it has 145 species found nowhere else.

Forty-foot-high Arch Rock is visible on approach to East Anacapa Island, CA on Monday, April 14, 2025. The natural bridge is a symbol of Anacapa and Channel Islands National Park.

The Channel Islands National Park offers a rich ecosystem just off the coast of Los Angeles. 24/7 Live Los Angeles Orange County Inland Empire Ventura County California. Welcome, Mickey.