Southern California’s Channel Islands form an eight-island archipelago which are remarkably close to the mainland. Channel Islands National Park is comprised of five of the islands – Santa Cruz, Anacapa, Santa Rosa, Santa Barbara and San Miguel. Although close to shore, their isolation has thankfully left them underdeveloped and home to flora and fauna not found anywhere else - more than 2,000 species in fact.
This area is often referred to as the ‘Galapagos of North America’ and rightly this ocean sanctuary has no infrastructure, so you won’t find hotels, restaurants or shops – just Mother Nature as she intended.
Discover this unspoiled natural gem on a day trip to Santa Cruz, the largest of the islands. Home to three mountain ranges and nearly eighty miles of craggy coastline cliffs, you'll also explore giant sea caves and expansive stretches of beach. The island is also rich in cultural history and Chumash Native Indian heritage.