Channel Islands National Park - Things To Do: Santa Cruz Island (U.S. National Park Service)

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	Channel Islands National Park Things To Do: Santa Cruz Island

One-day trips, and short or long overnight camping trips. (Only one day trips are offered to The Nature Conservancy property, including one of the best hikes in the park—along the coast from Prisoners Harbor to Pelican Bay.)
Hiking options are unlimited with over 14,500 acres to explore on Eastern Santa Cruz Island.
Great place for swimming, snorkeling, diving, and kayaking. Beach access is available at Scorpion Anchoage, Smugglers Cove and Prisoners Harbor.
Scorpion campground is the largest on any of the islands and a great spot for group camping. Shade is available in the campground.
Birdwatchers will not want to miss the endemic island scrub-jay—only found on Santa Cruz Island and no other place in the world.

Hiking
Santa Cruz Island Hiking Map and Guide
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Facts
Interesting facts about Santa Cruz Island.
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Restoration
Learn about the efforts to restore critically important habitats and species on Santa Cruz Island.
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			Did You Know? The Anacapa Island lighthouse, turned on in 1932, was the last permanent lighthouse built on the west coast.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST