Santa Cruz Island

Santa Cruz is the largest of the Channel Islands, spanning 96 square miles that includes two rugged mountain ranges, a large central valley, and numerous canyons. The island boasts over 77 miles of coastline, with cliffs, tide pools, beaches, and sea caves. Painted Cave, named for its colorful rock types, is one of the largest and deepest sea caves in the world with an entrance ceiling of 160 feet, a depth of over 1,300 feet and a width of 100 feet. For more information on how to get to the Channel Islands National Park click HERE

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