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Channel Islands National Park Islands Accessible to Public during Government Shutdown

During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, national parks will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. At Channel…

Harbor Village Painting Project

We’re excited to share our current and upcoming projects throughout the Ventura Harbor with you! Check back regularly for updates on the projects we have in motion. For all current and…

Ancient Sea Cow Fossil Returns to the Mainland from the Channel Islands

The fossil of an extinct species of sea cow discovered on Santa Rosa Island in 2017 returned to the mainland this week, millions of years after its journey to the island.…

Brian Pendleton Promoted to Deputy GM

The Ventura Port District announces the promotion of Brian Pendleton to Deputy General Manager. Hired in June 2015 as Business Operations Manager for the District ─ home to Ventura Harbor and…

Ventura Shellfish Enterprise Site Selection

On September 12, 2018 at 7:00PM the Ventura Port District Board of Port Commissioners will convene in Open Session at the Four Point Sheraton Ballroom, 1050 Schooner Drive, for its Regular…

Ventura Port District sets sights on $4.5 million dock replacement project

Board of Port Commissioners acquire loan through private bank and review agreement for professional services by Noble Consultants. With a vision for a renewed Ventura Harbor Village on the horizon, Ventura Board…

Half a Century Service by Island Packers to the Channel Islands

For a half a century, and through three generations of the Connally family, Island Packers has been providing visitor service to the Channel Islands. Inspired with a vision to share the…

Expansion starts on 40-new guest room at Holiday Inn Express & Suites

The scenic Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel at Ventura Harbor Resort announces the start of construction on a 40 new guest room expansion to feature ocean views and guest amenities.…

Portside Ventura Harbor to Start Leasing in Summer 2018

The First New Major Development in the Harbor in Three Decades Will Feature Best-In-Class Apartment Residences, Live/Work Units, Shopping, Dining and Outdoor Recreation   VENTURA, Calif. (April 16, 2018) – Portside…

Plans for Sustainable Mussel Farm off Ventura Coast Move Forward

The Ventura Port District is moving ahead with a new project to farm mussels in the ocean off Ventura, an endeavor that would expand sustainable aquaculture and bring diversification and new…

Harbor Projects in Progress

We’re excited to share our current and upcoming projects throughout the Ventura Harbor with you! Check back regularly for updates on the projects we have in motion. For all current and…

Channel Islands National Park

The Channel Islands National Park, referred to as “The American Galapagos,” encompasses five remarkable and remote islands right off the Ventura coast: Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel and Santa Barbara. The Channel Islands and encircling waters are home to over 2,000 plants and animals