Santa Barbara Island
Island Channel Island off California coast with seabird colonies
One of California’s Channel Islands within Channel Islands National Park; day-boat visitors and divers come for seabird colonies, marine life, snorkeling and guided island walks.
How to Get to Santa Barbara Island #
Access by boat only-private vessels or authorized concession operators from ports such as Ventura or Oxnard. Landings are managed by Channel Islands National Park; check NPS schedules and permit rules before planning a trip.
Tips for Visiting Santa Barbara Island #
- Boat trips to Santa Barbara Island are limited; use authorized concessionaires and check National Park Service landing schedules.
- Bring sturdy shoes-landings can be rocky and once ashore trails are steep and exposed.
- The island is an excellent seabird and seal-watching spot-bring binoculars and respect rookery buffers.
Best Time to Visit Santa Barbara Island #
Spring for wildlife and seabird nesting; summer for calmer seas and more reliable boat access. Always check National Park Service landing schedules and weather conditions.
Weather & Climate near Santa Barbara Island #
Temperate climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 21°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 55 mm of rain.
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February
February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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September
September is mild with highs of 20°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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