National park in California

Channel Islands National Park Map

Interactive map of Channel Islands National Park with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 68°F now🕔 2:39 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October

Summary

Channel Islands National Park is a national park in California. Channel Islands National Park is a US national park known for sea caves, kayaking and endemic wildlife.

Right now it is 68°F (20°C) in Channel Islands National Park with clear. It feels like 65°F. Today runs from 66°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Channel Islands National Park is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 67°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 49°F.

The closest major airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 79 mi away. Nearby highlights include Santa Monica State Beach, Hollywood Sign, Disneyland Resort and Coronado Beach.

In plain terms. Today is much warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 86°F is 18.7°F above the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Channel Islands National Park today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Channel Islands National Park

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Coordinates: 34°0′24.8″N 119°46′42.6″W (34.0069, -119.7785)

Quick facts about Channel Islands National Park

TypeNational park
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates34°0′24.8″N 119°46′42.6″W (34.0069, -119.7785)
Established1980
Known forsea caves, kayaking and endemic wildlife
Local time2:39 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateTemperate

Neighboring national parks in California

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Getting to Channel Islands National Park

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Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Channel Islands National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Los Angeles International AirportLAX79 miLos Angeles
San Diego International AirportSAN173 miSan Diego
San Francisco International AirportSFO289 miSan Francisco
Harry Reid International AirportLAS298 miLas Vegas

Things to do in Channel Islands National Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Channel Islands National Park.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Channel Islands National Park?

Channel Islands National Park is a national park in California. Its coordinates are 34.0069, -119.7785. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Channel Islands National Park right now?

It is currently 68°F (20°C) with clear. Humidity is 46% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Channel Islands National Park?

May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Channel Islands National Park, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Channel Islands National Park in?

Channel Islands National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 2:39 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Channel Islands National Park?

The closest airports are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 79 mi away, San Diego International Airport (SAN), 173 mi away and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 289 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Channel Islands National Park?

Popular options include Santa Monica State Beach, Hollywood Sign, Disneyland Resort, Coronado Beach, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Sequoia National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 2:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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