Channel Islands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Channel Islands Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Oxnard with a trip to Channel Islands Harbor. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Channel Islands Harbor

Silver Strand Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Silver Strand Beach during your travels in Oxnard?

Silver Strand Beach

Mandalay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mandalay Beach during your trip to Oxnard? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Mandalay Beach

Oxnard State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oxnard State Beach during your trip to Oxnard?

Oxnard State Beach

Mandalay State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mandalay State Beach during your trip to Oxnard? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Mandalay State Beach

Mandalay County Park

Explore the great outdoors at Mandalay County Park, a lovely green space in Oxnard. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Mandalay County Park

Activities

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Ventura Puzzling Adventure

AU$53
per traveller
Ventura Puzzling Adventure
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop

Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop

AU$382
per traveller
Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop
Electric Bike & Hike to Hidden Grotto & Waterfall experience

Electric Bike & Hike to Hidden Grotto & Waterfall experience

AU$304
per adult
Electric Bike & Hike to Hidden Grotto & Waterfall experience
Ventura: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

AU$245
per adult
Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson

Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)

AU$182
per adult
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
Self Guided Malibu eMTB Experience

Self Guided Malibu eMTB Experience

AU$258
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Self Guided Malibu eMTB Experience
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$136 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$136
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Thousand Oaks. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,453 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Motel 6 Thousand Oaks, CA
Ojai Valley Inn

Ojai Valley Inn

5 out of 5
905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Ojai. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"This property was absolutely beautiful not only was the staff so helpful and polite and kind and helpful but it really seems like they enjoy to work there. Which always makes a huge difference. Also love the grounds my goodness it was beautiful. There was so much to see and so much to do."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

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Ojai Valley Inn
Good Nite Inn Camarillo

Good Nite Inn Camarillo

2 out of 5
1100 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA
The price is AU$130 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$130
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Camarillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,039 reviews)
"The very serious receptionist and didn't tell me how to activate the Wifi, lack of communication, made me feel that he was going to do me a favor and not give me a service The checkout receptionist, very friendly and communicative, very different!!"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Good Nite Inn Camarillo
Ventura Beach Marriott

Ventura Beach Marriott

3.5 out of 5
2055 Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA
The price is AU$310 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$310
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ventura. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Place is solid!
"Restaurant and bar was goods pool is great proximity to the beach and town is great. Would come back again"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Ventura Beach Marriott
Palm Garden Hotel

Palm Garden Hotel

3 out of 5
495 N Ventu Park Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA
The price is AU$224 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$224
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thousand Oaks. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,322 reviews)
"Cute place."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Palm Garden Hotel
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3 out of 5
6602 Old Pacific Coast Hwy, Ventura, CA
The price is AU$217 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$217
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Ventura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
Great location but not the room
"The location was great the scenes was beautiful however the room itself could have been better the bathroom was smelly and old and the bathtub has mold"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
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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
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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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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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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
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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

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