Bike the Parks

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Channel Islands National Park

Leave the bike on the mainland.

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Leave the bike at home

Bicycles may not be brought to the park; the islands are for hiking, paddling and camping.

Riding here

Channel Islands is reached only by boat or small plane, and the park lists bicycles among the items that may not be brought to the islands. Explore on foot or by kayak, and ride the coast path in Ventura instead.

Getting there: Boat (park concessioner) or small plane only. Bicycles aren't allowed on the islands.

Where you can ride

None: bicycles may not be brought to the park.

Where you can't

Bicycles, along with motorized vehicles, may not be brought to the park.

When to go

Not a cycling destination.

E-bikes

Not applicable; bicycles of any kind may not be brought to the islands.

Fees

No entrance fee.

Sources

Checked November 2026 against these sources. Rules, closures and fees change; confirm with the park before you ride.

  1. Laws & Policies — Channel Islands (NPS)

Edited by David Bussell. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

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