RATES:
$ inexpensive under $100
$$ moderate $100-$175
$$$ expensive $175-$250
$$$$ splurge--$250 and up
The only lodging on the islands will be your own tent and sleeping bag. Hotels near Ventura and Channel Islands harbors, departure points for boat trips to the islands, include:
Channel Islands Harbor
Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach. Attractive resort on broad beach; near harbor. $$.
Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor. Pleasant chain hotel overlooking the harbor. $$.
Ventura Harbor
Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort. Chain hotel with easy access to Channel Islands National Park headquarters. $$.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Ventura Harbor. Chain hotel with easy access to Channel Islands National Park headquarters. $$.
Ventura Beach Marriott. Attractive chain hotel about 2 miles from the harbor and a few blocks from Ventura State Beach. $$.