Channel Islands is located in the Pacific Ocean just off the coast of California. Island visitors arrive via transportation provided by Island Packers or Channel Islands Aviation, but Most park guests only visit one of the mainland visitor centers located in Santa Barbara or Ventura. Driving directions to these facilities are provided below.
To Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center/Island Packers: Traveling south on US-101 toward Ventura, take Exit 68 toward Seward Ave. Turn left at Harbor Blvd. After two miles, turn right at Spinnaker Drive. Traveling north on US-101 toward Ventura, take exit 64 for Victoria Ave. Turn left at Victoria Ave. Take the second right onto Olivas Park Drive, which turns into Spinnaker Drive. Spinnaker Drive passes Island Packers (look for the sign) and terminates at the visitor center. Free parking is available at Island Packers and the beach parking lot.
Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center: Traveling south on US-101 toward Santa Barbara, take Exit 97 for Castillo St toward Harbor. Turn right at Castillo St and then make another right at Shoreline Dr. Turn left at Harbor Way.
Arriving from the south, take US-101 Exit 96B for Garden St. Turn left at Garden St, and then make a right at Cabrillo Blvd. Continue onto Shoreline Drive, then turn left at Harbor Way. The visitor center is on the fourth floor. Free parking (90 minutes) is available at harbor parking lot.
Channel Island Aviation: Camarillo Airport is located just off US-101. Take Exit 55 for Las Posas Road. Turn left onto Las Posas Road, and then take the third right onto Pleasant Valley Road. Take the first right onto Airport Way, then turn left at Durley Ave. Channel Islands Aviation is located at 305 Durley Ave. Parking is free.