One-day trips and long overnight camping trips (minimum stay is generally 3 days—Friday to Sunday).
The entire island is accessible through the six miles of scenic trails. Unlimited and exceptional island coastal views await the visitor.
Ideal place for swimming, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and fishing*. Since Santa Barbara Island is a cliff island, access to the water is only at the landing cove (no beaches).
Excellent wildlife viewing—seabirds, seals, and sea lions.
Great place to the see recovery of native vegetation. Wonderful wildflower displays in the spring.
*Fishing is not allowed in Marine Protected Areas. Click here for more information.
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Did You Know?
Painted Cave on Santa Cruz Island is one of the world’s largest known sea caves. The cave measures 1215 feet in length (the size of more than four football fields), has a 160 foot entrance, and is almost 100 feet wide.