Channel Islands Harbor is struggling. Developers are proposing to revamp a major hotel and restaurant.
Revitalization of Channel Islands Harbor is at the planning stage. It would cost several million dollars and could be complete by 2003. Involved are a shopping mall, a restaurant and the Casa Sirena Hotel. The county is considering a marine research center on the west side of the harbor.
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