A business opportunity exists at the Main Ranch on Santa Rosa Island at Channel Islands National Park/Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com

If you always wanted to run a lodging business on a distant island in the Pacific, your opportunity awaits at Channel Islands National Park off the California coast.

Park officials are seeking proposals for a potential business opportunity at the historic Main Ranch on Santa Rosa Island. The business leasing opportunity includes rustic lodging, food and beverage services, campground management, and related visitor services within the Main Ranch at Bechers Bay.   

The Main Ranch spans more than 32 acres of corrals, pastures, historic structures, and scenic beauty. Leasing opportunities may include occupancy of ten structures and land areas, including the historic Ranch House, Old Schoolhouse, Horse Barn, Generator Barn, and the non-historic Bunkhouse.   

The park is also receptive to proposals that include providing vehicle transportation for visitors to access hiking trails and backcountry areas.  

“This exciting and unprecedented leasing opportunity will fulfil the vision of the park, as outlined in the park’s 2015 General Management Plan," said Channel Islands Superintendent Ethan McKinley. "We look forward to seeing the proposals envisioned.”  

The lease term is estimated to begin in spring of 2024. A range of lease term lengths will be considered, with a maximum term length of 60 years. The park may allow multiple lessees to provide these visitor services.   

The park will be scheduling site visits as it receives requests, and will coordinate with respondents on available dates directly. To arrange a site visit call John Hansen, CHIS Concessions Specialist, at 805-658-5726 or [email protected].

Expressions of interest in this opportunity are due by 11:59 p.m. PST on February 24, 2021, to:  

Channel Islands National Park

Attn: Commercial Services 

1901 Spinnaker Drive 

Ventura, CA 93001