Fodor's Expert Review Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort

An on-site restaurant, spacious rooms, and a slew of amenities make this 17-acre property—which includes sister hotel Holiday Inn Express—a popular and practical choice for Channel Islands visitors. The hotel sits on the edge of the harbor, a few minutes' drive from the national park's visitor center and concessionaire boat launches. Each of the nautical-theme rooms has flat-screen TVs; most have private patios or balconies. For the best views, request a third-floor marina-facing balcony room. Activity courts include tennis, basketball, and volleyball.