Our Introduction to Channel Islands National Park
Learning About Channel Islands NP
Our first introduction to Channel Islands National Park was at the Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center in Ventura, CA. As always, the center proved to be the necessary starting point for exploring Channel Islands National Park, also referred to as “America’s Galapagos.” In addition to a wealth of information about the park, we learned that we had to book the Island Packers ferry, offering daily trips, to visit the Channel Islands.
At the center’s auditorium, we watched the 25-minute movie, “A Treasure in the Sea”. An exhibition taught about the unique wildlife and rich history of the Channel Islands. From the viewing tower on the third floor, we got stunning views of Ventura Harbor and the Pacific Ocean, where on this beautiful sunny day, we could see Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands.