Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Tours

Scorpion Canyon Loop trail. Easy going clockwise. Tougher counter clockwise.

Clear view to the bottom of Scorpion Bay at the single pier where Island Packers' catamaran drops off campers and hikers.

Have to take s boat to get here but it's gorgeous!

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Lotte New York Palace

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Hotel Riu Plaza New York Times Square

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You can walk for miles and not see another person! This is an old pier that has largely been abandoned after a storm took out part of it. #Festival

Gaviota Beach

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

Just an hour drive from Santa Barbara and a 45-minute drive from Lompoc, you'll find spectacular landscapes like this one. A sign 4.5 miles south of Lompoc off Highway 1 will direct you onto Jalama Road. Follow this scenic, winding, 14.5 mile road to the coast. You'll cross these railroad tracks before heading into Jalama Beach County Park.

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Jalama Beach County Park

Explore the great outdoors at Jalama Beach County Park, a lovely green space in Lompoc. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the coffeehouses and cocktail bars.

Couldn’t resist this rock formation that looks like an eye. Had my wife complete the Iris.

Gaviota State Park

You can take time to visit Gaviota State Park during your travels to Goleta. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

A group of Birds play on the ocean surf - Blue skies on a summer day

Refugio State Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Refugio State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Goleta. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Short walk from parking, very scenic little spot.

Nojoqui Falls Park

Explore the great outdoors at Nojoqui Falls Park, a lovely green space in Goleta. Check out the casinos and wineries in this walkable area.

Gaviota Peak

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Gaviota Peak during your travels in Goleta. Check out the casinos and wineries in this walkable area.

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Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

2101 Mandalay Beach Rd Oxnard CA

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

298 S Chestnut St Ventura CA

Mandalay Shores Resort

5226 Neptune Square Oxnard CA

Channel Island Shores

1311 Mandalay Beach Rd Oxnard CA

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