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WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT THE CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK 🤔 🏝

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👁️ 41K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 11:37
What This Creator Said
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OtherFrom Ventura or OxnardVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been here six times and every time I have a completely unique experience

the Channel Islands are a grouping of five islands off the coast of Ventura and Oxnard California

the only way to get here is via boat they do have planes but the airplanes are very expensive to get here

the boat trip on island Packers was amazing too it was really great they had beer and wine on there

Creator's Tips & Advice

Purchase tickets in advance for Island Packers boat trips
Bring sunscreen, hat, food, and water for comfort on the boat
If hiking, bring proper hiking shoes, gear, and a first aid kit
Check the website for island availability and camping reservations
Beginners should consider the wildlife cruise instead of hiking or camping

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

seasicknessPlease come prepared for that if you are prone to seasickness.
lack of shade and amenitiesBring a hat and sunscreen; there is no shade on some islands.
inexperience with wildernessIf you are a beginner, maybe do the wildlife cruise instead.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the Channel Islands National Park and why are they unique?
QHow do you get to the Channel Islands and what are the boat options?
QWhat should you bring for a trip to the Channel Islands?
QWhat activities are available on the islands?
QWhat wildlife can you expect to see?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Oxnard4½ Happy Bacon
Ventura4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Wildlife Cruise with Island Packers
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YouTube Video Description

Looking to travel to the Channel Islands National Park off the coast of California? These five islands are known as the Galapagos of North America for their abundant marine life and amount of endemic species of animals. The islands were never connected to the mainland so they offer pristine landscapes and the perfect opportunity for wildlife spotting and adventure lovers. However, traveling here is only accessible by boat and some of the adventures are not for the faint of heart. After traveling here half a dozen times, we are passing on our tips to enjoy this national park as well as some lesser-known observations. Book your trip with Island Packers: https://islandpackers.com/home/ Santa Barbara Adventure Co for kayak tours: https://www.sbadventureco.com/ Channel Islands National Park Camping information: https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/camping.htm 📸FILMING GEAR 📸https://kit.co/runtheatlas Filmed on iPhone 13 Pro Max Unlocked: https://amzn.to/3tz05yj ---------------------------------------------------- 🤙GET SOCIAL! 🤙 💻 Travel blog: https://www.runtheatlas.com/blog 🐦 Twitter Updates: https://twitter.com/runtheatlas 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weruntheatlas 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runtheatlas LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? SUBSCRIBE! IT'S FREE: https://www.youtube.com/runtheatlas