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Experience Santa Rosa part of the Channel Islands National Park with Island Packers!

About Island Packers:

Cruising the California Channel Islands for education, recreation, and research since 1968. Let your island adventure begin with the experienced crew from Island Packers. Providing first rate transportation services for island hiking, camping, kayaking, whale watching, school field trips, sightseeing and harbor cruises.

Santa Rosa Island is about 46 miles from Ventura Harbor and travel time is 2.5 -3 hours. The boat sometimes makes a brief stop to drop off or pick up passengers at Santa Cruz Island. When traveling to Santa Rosa, Island Packers will often travel on the south side of the scenic Santa Cruz Island coastline. 

About Santa Rosa Island:

Santa Rosa has a diverse landscape ranging from pristine white sand dunes and beaches, to rolling hills and dramatic weather sculpted canyons.

Restrooms with modern facilities, including running potable water are located near the ranch and at the Water Canyon Campground.

There are picnic tables adjacent to the ranch area, on the beach at Waters Canyon, at the top of the coastal bluffs and below the campground. There are no shade trees in these areas.

Visitors to Santa Rosa should be prepared for windy conditions which are common.

Returning from Santa Rosa you will travel along the north side of Santa Cruz and view the Painted Cave,(sea conditions permitting), a large sea cave on the western end of the island.

Day hikes along the coast include the endemic Torrey Pines forest and Cherry Canyon. The Cherry Canyon trail makes an excellent hike for day visitors wanting a little adventure and scenic views of Bechers Bay, the ranch site, and Skunk Point.

Seasonal Highlights:

Many species of shore birds can be viewed throughout Bechers Bay.

Year round the interior of the island is open for hiking and exploration, however, backcountry beach campers need to check for specific closures designed to protect nesting and/or breeding wildlife.

The sandy area known as Skunk Point is closed from March through Mid September to protect the nesting Snowy Plover.

In spring the grasslands are green and numerous wildflowers can be found.

Most of the coastline of Bechers Bay, including the famed Torrey Pines, remains open for unrestricted exploration. Skunk Point at the south end of Bechers Bay is open for exploration from September 15th through the remaining duration of Island Packers transportation season.

Item Special Note

Day trip to Santa Rosa Island for 2 adults must be taken before March 1, 2019. Tickets are non-refundable. (It is recommended that you make advance reservations for your trip by phone or online.)

Bidder is responsible for Shipping and Handling fee, which will be added to the winning bid amount. Items will be shipped via USPS and billed at standard industry rates. (If shipment is international, Bidder will also be responsible for any customs fees.)