Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

Temporary Closure on Santa Rosa Island

The beaches and dunes of China Camp and Cluster Point, and area in-between, are temporarily closed to all visitor access for the protection of sensitive resources. Travel is allowed on marked paths.

Santa Barbara Island Dock Closed; Landings Restricted to Adjacent Rocky Ledge

Santa Barbara Island is open to public access, but landings are restricted to the rocky ledge adjacent to the dock. The dock is closed and is not expected to be repaired in the near future due to the severe winter storm damage.

Weather Impacts to Island Travel

Due to forecast wind, waves, and rain, Island Packers has cancelled all scheduled trips on Sunday, March 2 and Monday, March 3. All campers must return to the mainland by Saturday March 1.

Western Gulls Nesting on Anacapa Island From April Through Mid-August

During this time, visitors will encounter seabird rookery conditions: guano, strong odor, constant noise, bird carcasses, and birds protecting their territory. If visitors consider these conditions adverse, it is advised that they visit another island.

Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 12:16AM PST until December 30 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

12:16 AM — 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions. * WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more. May need to be extended into the evening or overnight.

Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 12:16AM PST until December 30 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

12:16 AM — 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions. * WHERE...Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more. May need to be extended into the afternoon or evening.

Gale Warning issued December 29 at 2:02PM PST until December 29 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

December 29th, 2:02 PM — 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions. * WHERE...East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.