Title: Channel Islands Travel Guide: Best of Channel Islands, Oxnard Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Channel Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Channel-Islands-Hotels.d553248635976479175.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Oxnard](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Oxnard.d2725.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Oxnard](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oxnard.d2725.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Channel Islands Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Channel-Islands.d553248635976479175.Car-Hire-Guide)[Channel Islands Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Channel-Islands.d553248635976479175.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Channel Islands Travel Guide ## Oxnard ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976479175/3897b064-e8f0-4e50-9fa9-69617b579c7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976479175/3897b064-e8f0-4e50-9fa9-69617b579c7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976479175/e9775533-bb54-4e5a-94ee-d8651147c3be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Scorpion Bay of Santa Cruz Island in the Channel Islands National Park off the gold coast of California United States](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976479175/3eefb2ec-7b12-469e-be55-fde2544bd807.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Channel Islands Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Oxnard travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxnard.dx2725) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6172336/dc56c84b-22de-4cf6-92a6-61668860ccf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Channel Islands Harbor 3/5(1 review) Explore the waterfront in Oxnard with a trip to Channel Islands Harbor. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Channel-Islands-Harbor-Hollywood.d6172336.Attraction) ![Mandalay Beach, Oxnard, CA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983989223/6b93c5c5-2126-483e-b8f4-84ad851b9990.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mandalay Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mandalay Beach during your trip to Oxnard? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mandalay-Beach-Oxnard.d553248635983989223.Attraction) ![seagull at sand beach in cold winter day. Silver gull with blach head on the shore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065437/da66e589-b76e-472c-bbf4-3fb4e68cfe2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Silver Strand Beach 4/5(1 review) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Silver Strand Beach during your travels in Oxnard? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Silver-Strand-Beach-Oxnard.d6065437.Attraction) ![Pink sunset cloud reflection over Santa Clara river seaside marsh at Ventura beach in California United States](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983992340/049e9537-0a2b-4a5a-a6df-405b00c2c32f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oxnard State Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oxnard State Beach during your trip to Oxnard? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxnard-State-Beach-Oxnard.d553248635983992340.Attraction) #### Mandalay State Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mandalay State Beach during your trip to Oxnard? Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mandalay-State-Beach-Oxnard.d553248635983994583.Attraction) #### St. John's Regional Medical Center If St. John's Regional Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxnard. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Johns-Regional-Medical-Center-Oxnard.d624551833392451584.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47940238/83d95f0d-2503-42af-81ab-8fadbfcaeb83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ventura: Rail Bike Guided Tour with Farm Stand Stop £182 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ventura-rail-bike-guided-tour-with-farm-stand-stop.a47940238.activity-details) ![Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2172683/9f168dbc-959b-455d-a78b-5f59ebcc5b74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude £64 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/surf-lessons-in-santa-barbara-with-the-dude.a2172683.activity-details) ![Malibu Hidden Gems Off-Road Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50276736/88b5cc52-affb-4d95-8096-44773dc996b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malibu VIP Multi-Adventure Experience £182 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/malibu-vip-multi-adventure-experience.a50276736.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389448/ce0cb251-de5f-46be-842b-421581007138.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours) £87 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/surfing-lesson-in-santa-barbara-4-hours.a1389448.activity-details) ![Self Guided Malibu eMTB Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1388466/70143249-07f4-4e45-aae7-2a53e97b4f18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Scenic Malibu Overlook Electric Bike Tour for Beginners £123 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/scenic-malibu-overlook-electric-bike-tour-for-beginners.a1388466.activity-details) ![Santa Barbara Surfing Lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1391692/fc6bb7e9-adfd-4f12-95fc-f66950e46e9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours) £65 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/surfing-lesson-in-santa-barbara-2-hours.a1391692.activity-details) [See all activities in Oxnard](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oxnard.d2725.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Channel Islands ![Ojai Valley Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28100/28098/e3e13eeb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ojai Valley Inn 905 Country Club Rd Ojai CA £524 12 Mar - 13 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Ojai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) Beautiful grounds Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=28098&PinnedHotelID=28098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479175) ![Palm Garden Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10300/10241/54ccf1fa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palm Garden Hotel 495 N Ventu Park Rd Thousand Oaks CA 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,370 reviews) Grounds,room,pool,hot tub all nice and clean. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=10241&PinnedHotelID=10241&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479175) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=10241&PinnedHotelID=10241&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479175) ![Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20485/efe272a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG 450 E Harbor Blvd Ventura CA £139 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Ventura. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,334 reviews) Clean rooms but construction was an inconvenience Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=20485&PinnedHotelID=20485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479175) ![Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41300/41240/26a32bce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel 298 S Chestnut St Ventura CA £118 25 Feb - 26 Feb 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,792 reviews) room spotless! One guy at desk, pleasant outgoing courteous. Other guy at desk, could be bothered. Won't even look at you after you say good afternoon. When my son checked in 3 hours after me, he asked me if the guy at the front desk was an ass, and I told him, yep. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=41240&PinnedHotelID=41240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479175) ![Clocktower Inn Ventura](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528300/528235/5b03e305_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clocktower Inn Ventura 181 E Santa Clara St Ventura CA £89 16 Feb - 17 Feb 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,087 reviews) Clean and comfortable room. Great location to downtown Ventura and heach. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=528235&PinnedHotelID=528235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479175) ![Motel 6 Thousand Oaks, CA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983700/983645/feff5327_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel 6 Thousand Oaks, CA 1516 Newbury Rd Thousand Oaks CA £54 19 Feb - 20 Feb 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! (1,724 reviews) Clean room and friendly staff Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=983645&PinnedHotelID=983645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976479175) [See all 898 properties in Channel Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976479175) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxnard-Seabridge-Marina.dx553248635976480847) ![Sunset in Santa Barbara pink sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471481/ced5d1b5-4ee9-4a2b-a642-3d8fe569ecc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Oxnard Shores 5/5(4 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Oxnard Shores, Oxnard State Beach and Channel Islands Harbor are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxnard-Oxnard-Shores.dx553248635976471481) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Via Marina Via Marina might not have many top sights, but Channel Islands Harbor and Fisherman's Wharf are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxnard-Via-Marina.dx553248635976479168) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxnard-Oxnard-Dunes.dx553248635976469763) ![Duck swimming sunrise in Channel Islands Harbor in Port Hueneme California United States](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474645/dd134938-7557-4ad5-9d91-68a37e2d78aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxnard-Sea-View-Estates.dx553248635976474645) ![Southern California beach at Sunset in Oxnard Hollywood Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470968/2fe6bd76-2f2f-4c5e-9080-a58989d7c85a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hollywood While visiting Hollywood, you might make a stop by sights like Channel Islands Harbor and Naval Base Ventura County - Port Hueneme. 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