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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 7 attractions in Channel Islands National Park
Traveler Description: A water-wildlife sanctuary that extends six miles around the Channel Islands.
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Attraction type: Nature reserve
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Whale watching
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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Distance in: mi km
Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Hilton Garden Inn Monterey $235 0.1 mi 0.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Americas Best Value Stage Coach Lodge $162 0.2 mi 0.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Hyatt Regency Monterey $262 0.3 mi 0.5 km 3 of 5 stars
InterContinental The Clement Monterey $351 2.1 mi 3.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Tickle Pink Inn $339 3.5 mi 5.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
Distance in: mi km
restaurant Distance Rating
The Gem Restaurant 0.4 mi 0.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
La Giostra 1.0 mi 1.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Hula's Island Grill 2.0 mi 3.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
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Dennis the Menace Park 0.6 mi 0.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Elysium 0.9 mi 1.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Wine Trolley Tours 0.9 mi 1.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Whale-watching: The reality is breathtaking” Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

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Channel Islands National Park, CA