Channel Islands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Anacapa Island Arch and Lighthouse with pelicans flying over in the Channel Islands National Park offshore from the Ventura Oxnard area of southern California USA
East Anacapa Island of the Channel Islands covered in yellow flowers and nesting seabirds with view of white lighthouse in background on partly cloudy day
Scorpion Bay of Santa Cruz Island in the Channel Islands National Park off the gold coast of California United States

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Activities


Our pick of the best Channel Islands Hotel Deals

Motel 6 Thousand Oaks, CA

Motel 6 Thousand Oaks, CA

2 out of 5
1516 Newbury Rd Thousand Oaks CA
The price is NZ$140 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
NZ$140
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Thousand Oaks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,777 reviews)
Door needed to be fixed

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Motel 6 Thousand Oaks, CA
Good Nite Inn Camarillo

Good Nite Inn Camarillo

2 out of 5
1100 Ventura Blvd Camarillo CA
The price is NZ$153 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
NZ$153
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Camarillo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,308 reviews)
Clean room, hotel is close to many restaurants and the outlets.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Good Nite Inn Camarillo
Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 out of 5
298 S Chestnut St Ventura CA
The price is NZ$275 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
NZ$275
13 Apr - 14 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,801 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
2101 Mandalay Beach Rd Oxnard CA
The price is NZ$480 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
NZ$480
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Oxnard. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (933 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
Clocktower Inn Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura

3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St Ventura CA
The price is NZ$261 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$261
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,132 reviews)
In general the stay could have been a little more accommodating.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Clocktower Inn Ventura
Palm Garden Hotel

Palm Garden Hotel

3 out of 5
495 N Ventu Park Rd Thousand Oaks CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$251 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
NZ$251
7 Apr - 8 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thousand Oaks. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,393 reviews)
Palm garden is a perfect place to stop over, it’s clean, restaurant is good, breakfast is totally fine, best part it that it’s right off the freeway so very convenient.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Palm Garden Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Channel Islands

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Seabridge Marina

While Seabridge Marina isn't home to many top sights, Channel Islands Harbor and Oxnard State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Seabridge Marina
Sunset in Santa Barbara pink sky

Oxnard Shores

If you're spending some time in Oxnard Shores, Oxnard State Beach and Channel Islands Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

Oxnard Shores
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Via Marina

Via Marina might not have many top sights, but Channel Islands Harbor and Oxnard State Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Via Marina
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Oxnard Dunes

While Oxnard Dunes may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mandalay Beach and Mandalay State Beach.

Oxnard Dunes
Duck swimming sunrise in Channel Islands Harbor in Port Hueneme California United States

Sea View Estates

Though Sea View Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Channel Islands Harbor and Oxnard State Beach.

Sea View Estates
Southern California beach at Sunset in Oxnard Hollywood Beach

Hollywood

While visiting Hollywood, you might make a stop by sights like Channel Islands Harbor and Naval Base Ventura County - Port Hueneme.

Hollywood


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