Ventura County Harbor Patrol

05/15/2026

The 16th Annual Channel Islands Harbor Safe Boating Expo is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow and it's going to be epic. Boat tours, interactive booths, raffle prizes, search & rescue demonstrations, and more. Don't miss out on this FREE event. 😍

05/13/2026

05/11/2026

The Ventura County Harbor Department is reminding boaters that public pump-out services remain available at the East Bank Guest Dock near Fisherman’s Wharf and at Seabridge Marina. Two additional stations are temporarily out of service for repairs and construction. Crews are working to restore full service to the Peninsula Park pump-out station as quickly as possible.

The Ventura County Harbor Department encourages boaters in need of pump-out services to utilize the operational public pump-out stations available at the East Bank Guest Dock near Fisherman’s Wharf and…

04/28/2026

🚨Save the Date: 16th Annual Safe Boating Expo🚨

Join us to kick off National Safe Boating Week at the 16th Annual Safe Boating Expo at Channel Islands Harbor.

📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 📍
📍 Harbor East Park (free admission)

This family-friendly event is designed for both experienced boaters and those new to the water. Enjoy hands-on safety demonstrations, expert instruction, and live rescue simulations that highlight the importance of preparedness while enjoying Ventura County’s waterways and the Channel Islands.

Don’t miss:

- Live on-the-water search & rescue demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. featuring the United States Coast Guard and Ventura County first responders
- Public safety vessel tours (Coast Guard, Harbor Patrol, National Park Service, Sheriff’s Office & more)
- Safety demos: fire extinguishers, LED flares, life jackets, first aid, kayaking & scuba safety

Extras for attendees:

- Life Jacket Exchange Program (while supplies last)
- Discount coupons for LED safety flares
- Free raffle prizes including whale watching trips, Magic Castle tickets, and more

04/08/2026

Applications for the 2026 Ventura County Jr. Lifeguard Program are available!

Summer is almost here, and what better way for kids to spend their days than by having fun in the sun at Silver Strand Beach, learning life-saving skills, and getting…

03/24/2026

Applications are now open for the Ventura County Harbor Department’s Seasonal Lifeguard Program!

Join our team this summer helping keep harbor beaches safe. Lifeguards are scheduled Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend at Silver Strand, Hollywood Beach, and Kiddie Beach.

Apply today: www.ventura.org/jobs

• Electronic applications only
• If under 18 years of age, you must be accompanied by an adult

Tryouts begin in April. Don’t miss your chance to spend the summer on the water and protecting the public!

10/20/2025

A likely cause of a boat explosion on Oct. 18, 2025 at the Channel Islands Harbor fuel dock was gasoline fumes in the bilge igniting. The source of the ignition…

07/30/2025

The TSUNAMI ADVISORY for Ventura County was lifted at 5:19 AM on July 30, 2025. However, residents are advised to remain vigilant, as higher-than-normal tidal surges may continue along the coastline over the next 24 hours. A TSUNAMI ADVISORY remains in effect for Santa Barbara County, North to Humboldt County until further notice. For additional information on the remaining warning areas, please visit the National Tsunami Warning Center website.

La Advertencia de Tsunami para el condado de Ventura se levantó a las 5:19 a. m. del 30 de julio de 2025. Sin embargo, se recomienda a los residentes que permanezcan alerta, ya que podrían continuar marejadas superiores a lo normal en la costa durante las próximas 24 horas. La alerta de tsunami permanece vigente para el condado de Santa Bárbara, al norte del condado de Humboldt, hasta nuevo aviso. Para obtener más información sobre las zonas de alerta restantes, visite el sitio web del Centro Nacional de Alertas de Tsunamis.

07/30/2025

(Update - 7:36 P.M. - the Tsunami Watch has been upgraded to an Advisory. A Tsunami Advisory means that a distant tsunami may cause strong currents and waves. Residents are asked to stay away from the shore in case of increased wave activity and localized flooding. Public Safety agencies are monitoring the situation and will update the alert level if needed. In the event of a tsunami, the estimated arrival time for Ventura County is approximately 1:00 am on Wednesday. Please visit VCEmergency.com for updates.)

ORIGINAL MESSAGE: A Tsunami Watch has been issued by the National Tsunami Warning Center (https://www.tsunami.gov/) for the U.S. west coast from an 8.7 earthquake, 80 miles off the east coast of Russia.

Currently, there is no immediate threat to coastal areas.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with the National Tsunami Warning Center and all Ventura County coastal cities.

Based on current information, there is no need to take any action at this time. If conditions change, updates and instructions will be provided via vcemergency.com and through alert systems.

07/30/2025

A Tsunami Advisory has been issued this evening for the California coast, including Ventura County, due to a magnitude 8.7 earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.
A Tsunami Advisory means that a distant tsunami may cause strong currents and waves. Residents are asked to stay away from the shore in case of increased wave activity and localized flooding. Public Safety agencies are monitoring the situation and will update the alert level if needed.
In the event of a tsunami, the estimated arrival time for Ventura County is approximately 1:00 am on Wednesday.
Visit VCEmergency.com for updates.
Esta tarde se emitió una advertencia de tsunami para la costa de California, incluido el condado de Ventura, debido a un terremoto de magnitud 8.7 cerca de la península rusa de Kamchatka.

Una advertencia de tsunami significa que un tsunami distante podría causar fuertes corrientes y olas. Se solicita a los residentes que se mantengan alejados de la costa en caso de aumento de la actividad de las olas e inundaciones localizadas. Las agencias de seguridad pública están monitoreando la situación y actualizarán el nivel de alerta si es necesario.

En caso de tsunami, la hora estimada de llegada al condado de Ventura es aproximadamente la 1:00 a. m. del miércoles.

Visite VCEmergency.com para obtener actualizaciones.