Channel Islands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A rocky coastline with a lighthouse on a cliff, surrounded by water and birds.
A lighthouse on a grassy hill with yellow flowers and seagulls.
A coastal landscape with dry grass, rocky cliffs, and calm sea.

Stay near popular Channel Islands attractions

Channel Islands Harbor

8.8/10 (769 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Oxnard with a trip to Channel Islands Harbor. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
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Activities

A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Ace Ventura

A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Ace Ventura

NZ$22
per adult
A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Ace Ventura
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop

Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop

NZ$439
per traveller
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop
Self Guided Malibu eMTB Experience

Scenic Malibu Overlook Electric Bike Tour for Beginners

NZ$298
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Malibu Overlook Electric Bike Tour for Beginners
Electric Bike & Hike to Hidden Grotto & Waterfall experience

Electric Bike & Hike to Hidden Grotto & Waterfall experience

NZ$350
per adult
Electric Bike & Hike to Hidden Grotto & Waterfall experience
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

NZ$520
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara

Ventura Surf Lesson

NZ$264
per adult
Ventura Surf Lesson
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Our pick of the best Channel Islands Hotel Deals

Palm Garden Hotel

Palm Garden Hotel

3 out of 5
495 N Ventu Park Rd Thousand Oaks CA
The price is NZ$249 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$249
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
Palm Garden Hotel
Good Nite Inn Camarillo

Good Nite Inn Camarillo

2 out of 5
1100 Ventura Blvd Camarillo CA
The price is NZ$170 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$170
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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. ...
Good Nite Inn Camarillo
Motel 6 Thousand Oaks, CA

Motel 6 Thousand Oaks, CA

2 out of 5
1516 Newbury Rd Thousand Oaks CA
The price is NZ$154 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$154
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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. ...
Motel 6 Thousand Oaks, CA
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG

3.5 out of 5
450 E Harbor Blvd Ventura CA
The price is NZ$355 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$355
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,571 reviews)
"Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach is a fantastic hotel with an unbeatable beachfront location! The beautiful ocean views and relaxing coastal atmosphere make it a perfect destination for a getaway. The rooms are comfortable with balcony, and the hotel’s proximity to the beach, Ventura Pier, restaurants, ..."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
Clocktower Inn Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura

3 out of 5
181 E Santa Clara St Ventura CA
The price is NZ$237 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$237
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (1,331 reviews)
"Fantastic location"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Clocktower Inn Ventura
Premier Inns Thousand Oaks

Premier Inns Thousand Oaks

2.5 out of 5
2434 West Hillcrest Drive Thousand Oaks CA
The price is NZ$131 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$131
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Thousand Oaks. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Premier Inns Thousand Oaks
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Our guide on where to stay in Channel Islands

Find the best Channel Islands areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Channel Islands
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A sunset over the ocean with waves and a distant island.

Hollywood

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

A coastal residential area with houses, palm trees, and a beach with sand dunes.

Oxnard Shores

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

A coastal scene with a lighthouse on a rocky outcrop, a clear blue sky, and a bird flying overhead.

Silver Strand

While visiting Silver Strand, you might make a stop by sights like Silver Strand Beach and Naval Base Ventura County - Port Hueneme.

A beach with dunes and vegetation.

Channel Islands Beach

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

A beach with people sitting on rocks, a lighthouse, and palm trees.

Hollywood Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Hollywood Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Channel Islands Harbor and Oxnard State Beach.

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