Channel Islands National Park
Five rugged islands off the Southern California coast harbor rare wildlife and pristine marine ecosystems found nowhere else on Earth.
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Highlights
- Inspiration Point (Anacapa Island)
- Sea Cave Kayaking
- Island Fox Viewing
- Scorpion Ranch (Santa Cruz Island)
- Kelp Forest Snorkeling
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About Channel Islands National Park
Channel Islands National Park encompasses five of the eight Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California, protecting a remarkable diversity of plant and animal species. Accessible only by boat or small plane, the islands offer kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, and wildlife viewing in a strikingly unspoiled setting just 60 miles from Los Angeles.
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Where to Stay
View all hotelsCrowne Plaza Ventura Beach
$$$Upscale beachfront hotel in Ventura with an outdoor pool, restaurant, and gym, just minutes from Ventura Harbor where Channel Islands boats depart.
Ventura Beach Marriott
$$$Contemporary coastal hotel two blocks from the beach with 286 rooms, a heated outdoor pool, and Channel Kitchen + Bar serving local seafood.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ventura Harbor
$$Conveniently located at Ventura Harbor Village with free breakfast and a firepit, offering the closest hotel access to Channel Islands boat departures.