Things to do in East Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Island is the perfect place for a one-day trip and short or long overnight camping trips. This is the easiest island to get to, has the best weather, and offers the most recreational activities. As with all the Channel Islands, visiting Santa Cruz Island is an exercise in preparation and self-reliance.Sep 22, 2017
Santa Cruz Island is located within Santa Barbara County, California. ... Santa Cruz Island is home to some animals and plants found nowhere else on earth, including for instance the Santa Cruz Island fox (Urocyon littoralis santacruzae), a subspecies of the island fox.
Just getting to the national park is a scenic experience—one to three hours by boat, or about half an hour by plane. Most boat trips depart from Ventura Harbor (home to the national park's visitors center) via operator Island Packers, and the majority go to the two closest islands, Santa Cruz and Anacapa.
DescriptionSanta Cruz Island is the largest of the Channel Islands, off the coast of Southern California. Its many sea caves include the vast Painted Cave, on the northwestern side. The island has many trails, including around Scorpion Canyon, with opportunities to see the island scrub jays. Scorpion Beach features kelp forests. Smugglers Cove has tide pools. Cavern Point offers Pacific Ocean views and seasonal whale sightings.
21490 E Cliff Dr
Closed ⋅ Opens 5PM
Casual, intimate place offering Italian fare, including wood-fired pizza, plus a wine list & patio.
101 Cooper St
Closed ⋅ Opens 11:30AM
Lamb, seafood & veggie dishes get a contemporary twist at this elegant Mediterranean & Afghan spot.