Santa Rosa Island Day Trip in Channel Islands National Park

Santa Rosa Island is the third closest of the Channel Islands in Channel Islands National Park. I set out to do a day trip there in October of 2020 and wanted to share it with you. On the trip, I hiked Cherry Canyon, spent time at Water Canyon Beach, and then walked the Coastal Trail. I also got to see Painted Cave, one of the world's largest sea caves on the way back.

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[AshbyLighting]

Wow that is spectacular! Mind you, I would spend the whole time worrying I would miss the boat back. 😂

[kittysofdoom]

The thing that interested me about Santa Rosa Island was the Pigmy Mammoth stuff. I need to try the camping out there. Great Video

[maryflorenceb]

Hi friend
I saw this video a few months back and immediately booked a trip for my husband and is anniversary. We stayed two nights and what we saw was seriously another level. Thank you so much for making this video. I really really mean it. I would never have thought to even explore the Channel Islands without it!!

[.petabytes]

I miss that area so much!! Thanks for the video!

[concerned]

Thank you Josh, Santa Rosa and the Torrey Pines are definitely on my bucket list. Beautiful video...

[welshieallovertheplace]

I've just booked to go here on my upcoming trip to Ventura based on your video, thank you so much for this.

[kevinpkearney]

Went out and camped here this past weekend with my wife— we’ve always seen these islands in the distance off the coast and have wanted to go check them out. We then saw your video and immediately booked our trip (had to book a few months prior/plan ahead). Well worth the wait, this place truly felt like another world/some kind of heaven. If you go in spring time all of the flowers are in bloom and whales, dolphins, sea lions roam the ocean and bay right in front of you on the beach. The hikes you get to pull off here while your camping are truly remarkable as well, still can’t believe we were able to experience such immense beauty right off the coast of where we live. Definitely an epic trip you remember for the rest of your entire life.

Thanks so much for posting/sharing your video man! We’ll never forget it.

[aexsand]

I camped on this island in 2019. We did the hike through the torrey pines and it was amazing. Also some beautiful views going up in elevation.

[chaddydaddyproductions]

Great content my friend! So informative and peaceful videos you post! I can tell you put a lot of thought and time into your videos! Keep it up you’re killing it

[ktmw]

I love the channel islands! I was there in July, it gave me a day to feel normal again during the pandemic 💌 good little getaway 😊

[CactusAtlas]

You're right... A lot of those plants have a feel more like what we have out here in areas. But totally worth it indeed! The views up there are spectacular! That must be awesome to see planes come in when they do.

[AlbertPerezVatveri]

great trip, loved the dolphins and the sea cave

[daviddias]

Awesome information. You give the information that we all need. You're the best and I will review again before my trip to Channel Islands. Tips are great. Thank you!

[brookeshaffer]

As always Josh, your videos are so informative and interesting. Thank you so very much for sharing😊

[erict]

Hey Josh, thanks for all the videos this last year. Our best wishes to you and you r new little one for a safe and healthy New Year!

[katfberg]

So cool! We just bought a sailboat and are looking forward to visiting some islands this summer!

[felixpaulino]

Going backpacking on the island so this is nice

[julieh]

That was a beautiful video. Loved the whales in the beginning on your boat ride over! The island itself was pretty cool too. I especially liked the long sandy beaches that were devoid of people! That’s amazing to have a California beach to yourself.

[TravelSmallLiveBig]

My backyard! My best friend is one of the owners of Island Packers - they do such a fantastic job is sharing the islands and wildlife. Best whale watching trips ever. We have anchored our boat in that bay many times - such a fabulous beach! And you went right by my boat on the way out & in to the harbor 😜

[saschascharf]

Beautiful views. Such a fantastic place. Hope we all allowed to travel again soon. Greetings from Germany and stay safe and healthy.