Photos from the Channel Islands National Park in the Santa Barbara Channel

The coves on Santa Cruz Island offer great kayaking, anchoring, snorkeling and beachcombing. Sometimes the water is unbelieveably clear

The Santa Barbara charter boats leave out of the harbor, not far from the Wharf.

Chumash artifacts can be part of a naturalist's presentation

Having the beach to yourself is easy on
Santa Rosa Island

Kayaking off the boat is FUN!

Santa Cruz Island has historic ranch homes

Kayaking into a cave is a great adventure.

Sometimes the charter boats will deliver you right to the pier on the islands

The dunes on Santa Rosa Island are amazing!

The dolphins will gather from miles around to play at the bow of the boat. The show can go on for a long time!