Santa Cruz Islands, California cruise port guide
Santa Cruz Island is the largest of the Channel Islands, off the coast of Southern California. Its many sea caves include the vast Painted Cave, on the northwestern side. The island has many trails, including around Scorpion Canyon, with opportunities to see the island scrub jays. Scorpion Beach features kelp forests. Smugglers Cove has tide pools. Cavern Point offers Pacific Ocean views and seasonal whale sightings
About Santa Cruz Islands, California
Santa Cruz Island is the largest of the eight Channel Islands in California, part of Channel Islands National Park. Cruise passengers visit by tender to explore sea caves — the world's largest sea cave network — spot endemic island scrub jays, observe elephant seals, and hike through Mediterranean-type chaparral.
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Lindblad Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic Venture | Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
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Lindblad Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic Venture | Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
from $1,932 $483 / night |
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Lindblad Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic Venture | Nov 8, 2026 | 4 |
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