Channel Islands National Park
State: California
Size: 249,561 acres
Topography: Islands, Coastal
Peak Season: Late Summer & Fall
Nearest Airport: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) – Ferry required
Nearest Town: Ventura, CA
Top 5 Hikes
Cavern Point Loop (Santa Cruz Island)
Smugglers Cove Trail (Santa Cruz Island)
Scorpion Canyon Loop (Santa Cruz Island)
Torrey Pines Loop (Santa Rosa Island)
Potato Harbor Trail (Santa Cruz Island)
Points of Interest
Anacapa Island: Known for its sea caves and lighthouse, offering great wildlife viewing and hiking.
Santa Cruz Island: The largest island in the park, offering opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and camping.
Sea Caves: Natural caves along the coast that can be explored by boat or kayak, home to unique marine life.
Painted Cave: One of the largest and most spectacular sea caves in the world, located on Santa Cruz Island.
Recreational Opprotunities
Hiking – Trails on each island offer stunning coastal and ocean views.
Kayaking – Paddle through sea caves and along rugged shorelines.
Snorkeling & Diving – Pristine waters with kelp forests and marine life.
Wildlife Viewing – See endemic species like the island fox and seabirds.
Camping – Remote backcountry camping available on several islands.
Camping
Scorpion Canyon Campground
Water Canyon Campground
East Anacapa Island Campground
San Miguel Island Campground
Santa Barbara Island Campground
Backcountry Camping:
-Del Norte Campground (Santa Cruz Island)
-Santa Rosa Island