Channel Islands feels like a different world just off the coast of Ventura, California. These five rugged islands are one of the least visited national parks in the country, and honestly, one of the most rewarding. Sea caves, incredible snorkeling, unique wildlife found nowhere else on Earth, and sweeping views of the Pacific make this a bucket list destination for any outdoor lover. Learn more about our adventures to these islands in the posts below.
Channel Islands National Park is located off the coast of Ventura, CA. Take an amazing Channel Islands day trip to Anacapa Island as part of your road trip through Central California. Okay, okay, Ventura is a bit more south than central, but adhering to our 16-day California itinerary, we made it our mission to visit,…
Planning a California National Parks itinerary? This 16-day road trip, essentially 2 weeks on the ground, covers five of California‘s most spectacular national parks in one sweeping loop through Central California: Pinnacles, Channel Islands, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite. Add in wine country, Muir Woods, Alcatraz, and San Francisco, and you have one of the…