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The Wildlife & Wonders of Channel Islands National Park

Program No. 14758RJ
Explore the pristine ecology of Channel Islands National Park, discovering a wealth of unique flora, fauna and geology as you learn the islands’ story from local naturalists.

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LODGING & MEALS
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Oct 25, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Sep 07, 2025 - Sep 12, 2025
Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025
Oct 05, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025
Oct 19, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
Nov 02, 2025 - Nov 07, 2025
Mar 15, 2026 - Mar 20, 2026
Apr 05, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026
May 17, 2026 - May 22, 2026
Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026
Sep 27, 2026 - Oct 02, 2026
Oct 25, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
5 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
4 Dinners
Total: 12 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt
Where You'll Stay
5 NIGHTS
Location: Ventura
Delight in the year-round sunshine of Ventura, California with its miles of clean, uncrowded beaches, spectacular mountainous back country, and the magnificent Channel Islands National Park on the horizon. At the center of it all, right at the water's edge, stands the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel. Located just steps away from the Amtrak platform and convenient to the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, this location is also steps from the beach. It is ideally situated within walking distance of historic downtown Ventura where you will find the San Buenaventura Mission, museums, antique stores, a wide variety of restaurants, bookstores, cafes, clothing shops, and art galleries. Special Note: This is a high-rise hotel.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Ventura
Delight in the year-round sunshine of Ventura, California with its miles of clean, uncrowded beaches, spectacular mountainous back country, and the magnificent Channel Islands National Park on the horizon. At the center of it all, right at the water's edge, stands the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel. Located just steps away from the Amtrak platform and convenient to the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, this location is also steps from the beach. It is ideally situated within walking distance of historic downtown Ventura where you will find the San Buenaventura Mission, museums, antique stores, a wide variety of restaurants, bookstores, cafes, clothing shops, and art galleries. Special Note: This is a high-rise hotel.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Ventura
Delight in the year-round sunshine of Ventura, California with its miles of clean, uncrowded beaches, spectacular mountainous back country, and the magnificent Channel Islands National Park on the horizon. At the center of it all, right at the water's edge, stands the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel. Located just steps away from the Amtrak platform and convenient to the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, this location is also steps from the beach. It is ideally situated within walking distance of historic downtown Ventura where you will find the San Buenaventura Mission, museums, antique stores, a wide variety of restaurants, bookstores, cafes, clothing shops, and art galleries. Special Note: This is a high-rise hotel.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Ventura
Delight in the year-round sunshine of Ventura, California with its miles of clean, uncrowded beaches, spectacular mountainous back country, and the magnificent Channel Islands National Park on the horizon. At the center of it all, right at the water's edge, stands the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel. Located just steps away from the Amtrak platform and convenient to the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, this location is also steps from the beach. It is ideally situated within walking distance of historic downtown Ventura where you will find the San Buenaventura Mission, museums, antique stores, a wide variety of restaurants, bookstores, cafes, clothing shops, and art galleries. Special Note: This is a high-rise hotel.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Ventura
Delight in the year-round sunshine of Ventura, California with its miles of clean, uncrowded beaches, spectacular mountainous back country, and the magnificent Channel Islands National Park on the horizon. At the center of it all, right at the water's edge, stands the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel. Located just steps away from the Amtrak platform and convenient to the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, this location is also steps from the beach. It is ideally situated within walking distance of historic downtown Ventura where you will find the San Buenaventura Mission, museums, antique stores, a wide variety of restaurants, bookstores, cafes, clothing shops, and art galleries. Special Note: This is a high-rise hotel.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Ventura
Delight in the year-round sunshine of Ventura, California with its miles of clean, uncrowded beaches, spectacular mountainous back country, and the magnificent Channel Islands National Park on the horizon. At the center of it all, right at the water's edge, stands the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel. Located just steps away from the Amtrak platform and convenient to the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, this location is also steps from the beach. It is ideally situated within walking distance of historic downtown Ventura where you will find the San Buenaventura Mission, museums, antique stores, a wide variety of restaurants, bookstores, cafes, clothing shops, and art galleries. Special Note: This is a high-rise hotel.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Ventura
Delight in the year-round sunshine of Ventura, California with its miles of clean, uncrowded beaches, spectacular mountainous back country, and the magnificent Channel Islands National Park on the horizon. At the center of it all, right at the water's edge, stands the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel. Located just steps away from the Amtrak platform and convenient to the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, this location is also steps from the beach. It is ideally situated within walking distance of historic downtown Ventura where you will find the San Buenaventura Mission, museums, antique stores, a wide variety of restaurants, bookstores, cafes, clothing shops, and art galleries. Special Note: This is a high-rise hotel.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Ventura
Delight in the year-round sunshine of Ventura, California with its miles of clean, uncrowded beaches, spectacular mountainous back country, and the magnificent Channel Islands National Park on the horizon. At the center of it all, right at the water's edge, stands the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel. Located just steps away from the Amtrak platform and convenient to the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, this location is also steps from the beach. It is ideally situated within walking distance of historic downtown Ventura where you will find the San Buenaventura Mission, museums, antique stores, a wide variety of restaurants, bookstores, cafes, clothing shops, and art galleries. Special Note: This is a high-rise hotel.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Ventura
Delight in the year-round sunshine of Ventura, California with its miles of clean, uncrowded beaches, spectacular mountainous back country, and the magnificent Channel Islands National Park on the horizon. At the center of it all, right at the water's edge, stands the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel. Located just steps away from the Amtrak platform and convenient to the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, this location is also steps from the beach. It is ideally situated within walking distance of historic downtown Ventura where you will find the San Buenaventura Mission, museums, antique stores, a wide variety of restaurants, bookstores, cafes, clothing shops, and art galleries. Special Note: This is a high-rise hotel.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Ventura
Delight in the year-round sunshine of Ventura, California with its miles of clean, uncrowded beaches, spectacular mountainous back country, and the magnificent Channel Islands National Park on the horizon. At the center of it all, right at the water's edge, stands the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel. Located just steps away from the Amtrak platform and convenient to the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, this location is also steps from the beach. It is ideally situated within walking distance of historic downtown Ventura where you will find the San Buenaventura Mission, museums, antique stores, a wide variety of restaurants, bookstores, cafes, clothing shops, and art galleries. Special Note: This is a high-rise hotel.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Ventura
Delight in the year-round sunshine of Ventura, California with its miles of clean, uncrowded beaches, spectacular mountainous back country, and the magnificent Channel Islands National Park on the horizon. At the center of it all, right at the water's edge, stands the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel. Located just steps away from the Amtrak platform and convenient to the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, this location is also steps from the beach. It is ideally situated within walking distance of historic downtown Ventura where you will find the San Buenaventura Mission, museums, antique stores, a wide variety of restaurants, bookstores, cafes, clothing shops, and art galleries. Special Note: This is a high-rise hotel.





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