Every Saturday and Sunday, park rangers present free interpretive programs on the natural and cultural resources of the park. Throughout the week, other programs and school visits may be scheduled by calling the visitor center. All facilities are fully accessible. Every Saturday and Sunday, the park offers several scheduled programs. At 3 p.m., rangers offer programs that take an in-depth look at a variety of topics about the park.
Programs are free to the public.
On Tuesday and Thursday at 2 p.m., experience the Anacapa Island Underwater interpretive program via live broadcast to the visitor center auditorium. Those who cant make it out to the islands can visit the visitors center at Ventura Harbor. The center has hands-on exhibits, a tide pool display, and information on the natural and cultural resources of the five Channel Islands as well as the undersea acres in the National Marine Sanctuary surrounding the park. A breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the harbor, islands, Ventura and mountains is available from the third floor. Visitors can experience the underwater world off of Anacapa each Tuesday and Thursday with the national parks underwater video program.