Channel Islands National Park
Channel Islands National Park is a recognized dark sky location in California for stargazing and astronomy activities.
Type
As a U.S. national park, various camping options may be available, including frontcountry, dispersed (boondocking), and backcountry (backpacking/primitive). A permit may be/is required.
Birding
In addition to being known for its dark skies, Channel Islands is also known for its birdwatching, with many different species of birds that habitate there.
For more info, see their website. See also all dark sky places in CA.