Port

Channel Island Harbor Marina

4.8Oxnard, United StatesSouthern California
VHF channel
12

Marina inside the man-made Channel Islands Harbor at Oxnard, southern California. Around 400 berths from 24 to 60 ft plus end-ties up to 100 ft.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Harbour entrance dug between Oxnard and Port Hueneme, protected by twin jetties and an offshore breakwater. Harbor Patrol on VHF 12 for non-emergency, 16 for emergency, 24 hours a day. Peninsula Yacht Anchorage 0.1 nm to the east, Sail Channel Islands 0.2 nm to the north.

Practical

Over 400 berths from 24 to 60 ft, end-ties for yachts up to 100 ft. Address 3850 Harbor Boulevard. Nine full-service marinas and four yacht clubs around the wider harbour.

Ashore

Channel Islands Maritime Museum on the harbour. The harbour is the main mainland gateway to Channel Islands National Park, with day trips to Anacapa and Santa Cruz islands departing from the harbour.

History

The harbour was dug by the US Army Corps of Engineers between 1960 and 1965 to provide a small-craft refuge and counter beach erosion caused by the construction of Port Hueneme. The horseshoe basin covers 67 hectares of water and now supports more than 2,500 vessels.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
34.16660, -119.22707 (34°10.00'N 119°13.62'W)
Town
Oxnard
Country
United States
VHF channel
12
Boaters' rating
4.8/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Channel Island Harbor Marina lies at 34°10.00'N 119°13.62'W, that is 34.16660, -119.22707 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 12 before entering.

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Frequently asked questions

Which VHF channel for Channel Island Harbor Marina?

Channel Island Harbor Marina answers on VHF channel 12.

How do boaters rate Channel Island Harbor Marina?

Channel Island Harbor Marina is rated 4.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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