Santa Barbara Island

Santa Barbara Island is a small island surrounded by cliffs and unfortunately it has no beaches. The only ocean access is in Landing Cove where visitors are dropped off. Here you can swim, scuba dive, snorkel, and go kayaking. You can also hike around the island and enjoy this remote setting either as a day trip or an overnight excursion. If you stay here overnight, it’s usually a minimum of three days due to the boat schedule and you must be completely self-reliant. There are no shelters, no water, and no facilities. The ten primitive camp sites require reservations. There is a dock at Landing Cove where visitors are dropped off and picked up by the cruise boat. A visitor center and picnic tables are near this dock. Santa Barbara Island is part of Channel Islands National Park. The park office is found in Ventura and passage to the island is via Island Packers Cruises in Oxnard, CA. Typically the 2.5 – 3 hour trips to Santa Barbara Island are operated April through October, but check their website for the schedule.

Address

3550 Harbor Boulevard
Oxnard, CA 93035

Park Name

Channel Islands National Park

Owner

National Park

Pet Details

Pets are not allowed on the island

Fees

Fee for camping

Activities

Hiking, Camping, Birdwatching, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Whale Watching

Amenities

Trails, Tent Campground, No Facilities, No Water

Links

Water Temps
Tide Chart