Take a Drive Down Pacific Coast Highway & Find…
The Perfect Hotel near Malibu, the Channel Islands & Whale Watching Spots

Just minutes away from the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, Comfort Inn Oxnard offers all the comforts of home while resting just minutes away from some of the world's most breathtaking views and awe-inspiring natural beauty.

From the bright blue waters lapping quietly on Malibu's soft white sands to the thrilling glimpse of a humpback whale swimming the waters of the Pacific Ocean, you'll be pleasantly surprised at the sheer volume of outdoor wonders that await you when you choose the Comfort Inn Oxnard hotel. Conveniently located near Malibu, the Channel Islands, and whale watching spots, we're just a short, beautiful drive away from an idyllic day of Pacific Coast adventures big and small.

All About Malibu

The Beaches

Guess how many beaches you'll find in Malibu? While the long, 27-mile Pacific coastline stretches across the same span of life-affirming blue skies, sparkling waters and glistening sand, numerous and decisively distinct beaches are ready and waiting to fulfill your specific beaching needs. Our hotel near Malibu is the perfect place to rest between visits to these famous spots:

Topanga State Beach
Surfing, Tide Pools, & Stairs to Beach

Las Flores Beach
Tide Pools, Scuba Diving, & Bicycling

Malibu Lagoon State Beach
Surfing, Tide Pools, Kayaking, Hiking, Volleyball, Windsurfing, & Bicycling

Dan Blocker State Beach (Corral Beach)
Kayaking, Hiking, Bird Watching, & Scuba Diving

Paradise Cove (Private)
Tide Pools, Kayaking, Hiking, Bird Watching, Scuba Diving, Volleyball, Windsurfing, & Bicycling

Point Dume State Beach
Surfing, Kayaking, Hiking, Kayaking, Bird Watching, Scuba Diving, Whale Watching, Bicycling

Dume Cove
Tide Pools, Whale Watching, No Life Guards, Stairs to BeachZuma Beach County Park
Surfing, Kayaking, Volleyball, Whale Watching, Wind Surfing, Bicycling

El Matador, La Piedra & Pescador State Beaches
Tide Pools, Kayaking, Bird Watching, Scuba Diving, Whale Watching, & Stairs to the Beach

Nicholas Canyon County Beach
Surfing, Hiking, & Stairs to the Beach

Leo Carrillo State Beach
Surfing, Tide Pools, Kayaking, Hiking, Bird Watching, Scuba Diving, Whale Watching, Wind Surfing, No Lifeguards

County Line State Beach
Surfing, No Lifeguards

The Mountains

This is the Pacific Coast, after all, and mountains and oceans are what make our coast so startlingly beautiful. Malibu is particularly blessed with miles and miles of wildflower-covered mountainsides, rocky cliffs and gorgeous crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean below. Luckily, our hotel is conveniently located just minutes from these coastlines. Hike, camp or fish the day away at one of the below spots found in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and California State Parks:

Topanga State Park
Hiking, Picnicking, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Wildflowers, Creek

Cold Creek Preserve
Hiking, Exhibits, Reservations, Wildflowers, Creek

Stunt Ranch
Hiking, Exhibits, Reservations, Horseback Riding, Creek

Malibu Creek State Park
Hiking, Picnicking, Camping, Fishing, Exhibits, Reservations, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Wildflowers, Creek

Tapia Park
Hiking, Picnicking, Reservations, Creek

Solstice Canyon
Hiking, Picnicking, Reservations, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Creek

Castro Crest
Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Creek

Peter Strauss Ranch
Hiking, Picnicking, Exhibits, Reservations for Events

Paramount Ranch
Hiking, Picnicking, Exhibits, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking

Rocky Oaks
Hiking, Picnicking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Wildflowers

Zuma Canyon
Hiking, Picnicking, Horseback Riding, Creek

Charmlee Regional Park
Hiking, Picnicking, Exhibits, Horseback Riding, Wildflowers

Leo Carrillo State Beach
Hiking, Picnicking, Camping, Fishing, Exhibits, Reservations, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Wildflowers, Creek

Circle X Ranch
Hiking, Picnicking, Camping, Exhibits, Mountain Biking

Rancho Sierra Vista
Hiking, Exhibits, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking

The Channel Islands

Comfort Inn Oxnard is the perfect place to stay if you're looking for a comfortable, amenity-rich hotel near the nature-rich Channel Islands National Park, which contains five beautiful islands—Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara.

From scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, camping and hiking to whale watching and sightseeing these beautiful, untouched island treasures surrounded by the magnificent Pacific Ocean, you'll never run out of things to do. In fact, just taking in the awe-inspiring scenery and observing the vast array of land and sea wildlife is reason enough to make the Channel Islands a cannot-miss destination on your Oxnard, California, itinerary.

Channel Islands Harbor

Travel to the Channel Islands from the bustling and beautiful Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, California, one of the country's busiest harbors and a destination unto itself. From the fantastic dining and shopping to award-winning festivals, boat rentals and more, Channel Islands Harbor is full of fun for the whole family.

Island Packers
Island Packers has been transporting Channel Islands National Park visitors on round-trip boat rides to and from Channel Islands National Park for more than 30 years. Channel Island Harbor and Island Packers are just minutes away from Comfort Inn Oxnard, and the 11-mile voyage to the Islands can be whatever you want it to be, including harbor cruises, sightseeing, kayaking, whale watching and more.

Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary
Learn all about the amazing marine life of the Pacific Ocean at Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. From reserves and research to maritime heritage and wonderful education events, this sanctuary is truly a sight to behold and an experience to remember for a lifetime.

Whale Watching

Comfort Inn Oxnard is ideally located near the best whale watching spots around. Behold these massive, gentle, smart and complicated sea mammals as they make annual migrations past our Californian coast. We've listed a few of our favorite whale watching tours provided by Island Packers:

Gray Whale Migrations
Three-hour tours allows adults and children alike to witness the Gray Whale Migration, which takes place December 26 into early April. Whether through a regularly scheduled tour, private charter or field trip arrangement, make sure you afford yourself the chance to see these amazing creatures up close.

Blue and Humpback Whale Summer Fun
In the summer months, the still-endangered blue and humpback whales, once on the brink of extinction, flock to the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary to enjoy a favorite whale dish known as krill, which is always abundant in the summer months. Given the variation of an exact location where we'll find the whales, these Island Packer trips are an all-day adventure.