santa cruz island

Spent last Sunday (the day after going to Joshua Tree) at Santa Cruz Island with my family. Not to be confused with Santa Cruz of Beach Boardwalk fame, this island is the largest of the (Santa Barbara) Channel Islands.

our catamaran (the one in back)


Ventura Harbor breakwater


sea lion sanctuary


dolphins and mochaccino


Scorpion Valley


follow the leader


first right...


Cavern Point looking west


Cavern Point looking northeast


...then left


Potato Harbor looking west


Potato Harbor looking northeast

There wasn't anybody out kayaking, probably because the Channel was a little rough. But there were a couple sailboats bobbing along the coast. I hope to go back soon to try kayaking around the sea caves. Paddle Sports of Santa Barbara offers guided trips. "All trips include... wetsuit [and] helmet."

Hmmm, maybe I'll practice a little first.

Anacapa Island to the east (and oil rig)