Channel Islands Harbor is the small-craft harbor at the southwest corner of Oxnard, owned by the County of Ventura and patrolled by its Harbor Department. The water divides the area in two. Harbor Boulevard runs down the west side past the Maritime Museum and Harbor View Park to Hollywood Beach, and Victoria Avenue runs down the east side past the sportfishing landing to Kiddie Beach and the Silver Strand. Channel Islands Boulevard bridges the channels at the north end, and the Mandalay Bay waterfront homes continue north of that.
The distinction matters when you call for help, because getting from one side to the other means going all the way around. We are a mobile motorcycle and scooter locksmith. We make keys from scratch when all are lost, program immobilizer keys, extract broken keys and repair locks at the bike. Bring photo ID and the registration or title.
Parking on each side
The harbor's own visitor information describes parking at Hollywood Beach as free, either on the street or in the harbor lot next to the beach. On the other side, the Silver Strand Beach lot is free from sunrise to sunset, with street parking beyond it. Harbor View Park, Harbor East Park and Peninsula Park each have their own parking as well.
- Hollywood Beach: west side, about a mile of sand, restrooms at the north end.
- Channel View Park: a small park at the south end of Harbor Boulevard beside the harbor mouth.
- Harbor View Park: near the Maritime Museum and the Boating Center, used for the farmers market, car shows and summer concerts.
- Peninsula Park: on the peninsula between the marinas, by the hotel.
- Harbor East Park: off the Murre Way cul-de-sac, just north of the sportfishing landing on Victoria Avenue.
- Silver Strand Beach: east side of the entrance, a surf beach with a lot that is free from sunrise to sunset.
Kiddie Beach lot
Kiddie Beach, just inside the harbor entrance beside the Silver Strand neighborhood, has a lot along South Victoria Avenue, and a paved path runs from it along the entrance channel to Silver Strand Beach. The harbor has posted notices closing this lot until further notice, so check the harbor's current notices and the signs at the entrance before you count on it. If it is closed, expect to use the street or the Silver Strand lot, and tell us which.
Beach neighborhoods and the base next door
Hollywood Beach and Silver Strand are tight beach neighborhoods with narrow streets, short driveways and garages that open straight onto the lane. Motorcycles get tucked beside houses and under decks, in fog and salt air. Silver Strand sits between the harbor entrance and the Navy base at Port Hueneme and is reached by Victoria Avenue. If the bike is in a garage or side yard, make sure there is room to open the seat and turn the bars before we arrive.
Motorcycle key services in Channel Islands Harbor
Everything is done at the bike in Channel Islands Harbor: no tow and no waiting on a dealer order. Tell us the year, make and model and whether you have any key, and we will tell you what the job involves.
- Lost Motorcycle Key, No SpareNo key at all? We make a working key at the bike.Details →
- Motorcycle Key ReplacementNew keys cut by code or from the lock, for all major makes.Details →
- Transponder and Immobilizer Key ProgrammingChip keys and fobs programmed to your immobilizer.Details →
- Motorcycle Key Duplication and Spare KeysA spare now costs far less than a lost only-key later.Details →
- Motorcycle Ignition Repair and ReplacementSticking, worn or damaged ignitions repaired or replaced.Details →
- Broken Motorcycle Key ExtractionSnapped key removed and a new one cut from the pieces.Details →
- Gas Cap, Seat, Steering and Saddlebag LocksGas cap, seat, steering, helmet and saddlebag locks.Details →
Where we come to you in Channel Islands Harbor
| Areas | Hollywood Beach, Silver Strand, Mandalay Bay, Harbor peninsula, Victoria Avenue landing |
|---|---|
| Common call-out spots | Channel Islands Maritime Museum, Channel Islands Boating Center, Harbor View Park, Peninsula Park, Channel View Park, Channel Islands Sportfishing landing, Harbor Patrol office on Pelican Way, Kiddie Beach, Silver Strand Beach |
| ZIP codes | 93035 |
Stuck in Channel Islands Harbor without a key?
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Local notes for Channel Islands Harbor riders
- Say west side or east side first. Hollywood Beach and Silver Strand face each other across the entrance channel, but by road you have to go around the whole harbor by way of Channel Islands Boulevard.
- The Silver Strand lot is free only from sunrise to sunset. If you are still without a key near dusk, plan to roll the bike out to the street.
- The county allows dogs on these beaches only before 9 in the morning and after 5 in the afternoon, on a leash. If your key went missing on a dog walk, retrace the walk right away, before the sand covers it.
Riding roads near Channel Islands Harbor
- Harbor Boulevard: The coast route north from the harbor past Oxnard Shores and Mandalay Beach to Ventura Harbor.
- Victoria Avenue: Runs the length of the harbor's east side and north across Oxnard to the 101 and Ventura.
- Channel Islands Boulevard: Crosses the harbor channels on bridges and heads east through Oxnard and Port Hueneme.
Dealer or mobile locksmith in Channel Islands Harbor?
A dealership can order a key by VIN or key code, but that means waiting for the part and getting the bike to them. If the bike is stuck in Channel Islands Harbor or you need it today, we make the key where it sits.
Makes we cut and program keys for in Channel Islands Harbor
- Harley-Davidson
- Honda
- Yamaha
- Kawasaki
- Suzuki
- Ducati
- BMW
- Triumph
- KTM
- Indian
- Aprilia
- Moto Guzzi
- Husqvarna
- Royal Enfield
- Can-Am
- Victory
- Vespa and Piaggio
- Zero
- MV Agusta
- Benelli
- Beta
- Buell
- CFMOTO
- GASGAS
- Genuine Scooters
- Hyosung
- KYMCO
- LiveWire
- SYM
Channel Islands Harbor motorcycle key FAQ
Do you come to Silver Strand and Hollywood Beach?
Yes, both. They are on opposite sides of the harbor entrance, so tell us which one, plus the street or the lot. Silver Strand is reached by Victoria Avenue and Hollywood Beach by Harbor Boulevard.
I dropped my key off the dock at the harbor. Can you make another without the original?
In most cases, yes. We can work from the bike's locks or key code to cut a new key and program it if your model has an immobilizer. You will need photo ID and the registration or title.
Is there a charge to park at Channel Islands Harbor while I wait?
The harbor describes the Hollywood Beach lot and street parking as free and the Silver Strand lot as free from sunrise to sunset. Reserved and permit spaces for boaters are separate, so stay out of stalls signed for permit holders.
Helpful guides
- Keyless Motorcycle Not Detecting the Key: Causes and BackupsOwner's manuals give a short list of reasons a keyless bike fails to detect its fob: a weak fob battery, the fob carried against a phone, laptop or metal object, strong radio interference nearby, the fob switched off or out of range, and a low battery on the bike itself.
- KTM RACE-ON Light Flashing: Blink Codes and Key Not FoundOn a keyless KTM, the RACE-ON indicator lamp reports faults by flashing a set number of times after you press the RACE-ON button.
- Locked Your Keys Under the Motorcycle or Scooter Seat?Keys get locked under the seat because most seats latch shut with a push and need no key to close.
Nearby areas we also cover
- Oxnard
- Port Hueneme
- Naval Base Ventura County
- Ventura Harbor and Pierpont
- Downtown Oxnard
- All of Ventura County
Sources
- https://www.channelislandsharbor.org/beaches-parks/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_Islands_Harbor
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