Do you know students who would like to take a close look at a sea star, talk to a diver in the kelp forest, learn about the endangered island fox, find out more about the true story that inspired the book Island of the Blue Dolphins, or set foot on one of the park’s islands? Then the park’s education program is for you. 

The links above will take you to detailed information on the programs and the resources the park offers.

Park education programs are aligned with content standards for California public schools and national content standards in science and teach to learning objectives identified in the curriculum plan for California's Education and the Environment Initiative.

If you have questions about park education programs contact the park’s education coordinator by phone at (805) 658-5730, or email at Education Coordinator.

Island Packers, an official park concessionaire, offers a variety of student programs, from half-day whale watching to full-day Anacapa and Santa Cruz Island trips. For more information visit Island Packers or call (805) 642-1393.