Santa Cruz Island
Channel Islands destination
Santa Cruz Island is the largest of California's Channel Islands, located off the coast near Santa Barbara.
Most of the island is managed as part of Channel Islands National Park, with a portion owned by The Nature Conservancy.
It is known for its rugged terrain, sea caves, and endemic species including the island scrub jay.
A separate Santa Cruz Island exists in the Galápagos archipelago of Ecuador.
- native plantsFlora original to area
- National Park ServiceU.S. conservation agency
- Pacific OceanLargest body of water
- cave paintingsPrehistoric artwork on stone
- kelp forestSeaweed-dominated underwater ecosystem
shipwrecks · endemic species · California coastline · boat ride · bald eagle · archaeological sites · habitat restoration · birdwatching · hiking trails · marine sanctuary · archipelago · tide pools · Spanish colonization · intertidal zone · whale watching · camping sites · historical preservation · ferry access
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