Santa Rosa Island Day Trip in Channel Islands National Park
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- 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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Wow that is spectacular! Mind you, I would spend the whole time worrying I would miss the boat back. 😂
The thing that interested me about Santa Rosa Island was the Pigmy Mammoth stuff. I need to try the camping out there. Great Video
The island looks amazing. I loved seeing the dolphins and whales
All day they are in that area, beautiful
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!!
I miss that area so much!! Thanks for the video!
Thank you Josh, Santa Rosa and the Torrey Pines are definitely on my bucket list. Beautiful video...
What a great family trip.
I've just booked to go here on my upcoming trip to Ventura based on your video, thank you so much for this.
Beautiful!
great trip, loved the dolphins and the sea cave
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.
So awesome! I hope to camp there next year as I want to explore a lot more.
Soo jealous, sounds like fun
Going backpacking on the island so this is nice
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.
Another amazing adventure.
Thanks 😊
Catalina Island seems so much more fun and more alive!
You mean in Avalon?
So cool! We just bought a sailboat and are looking forward to visiting some islands this summer!
Take me with you i will be just like Captain Ron!!!
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 😊
So great you got to visit! I agree it did feel normal again when I was on the island
In 1963 i was stationed on Santa Rosa is. Regret not having explored more of the place. Good duty 669 th AC&W squadron
Beautiful views. Such a fantastic place. Hope we all allowed to travel again soon. Greetings from Germany and stay safe and healthy.
I hope we are able to travel more soon as well! Thanks for watching from Germany!
There is no way I could spend just 4 hours there! Especially knowing there is a Torrey Pine grove!
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.
Hi, may I ask did you camp in spring? Like around what month? Was it really windy? How rough was the boat ride to the island in spring?
@@GwuNC it was end of March, it was a bit windy but we enjoyed the breeze bc it cooled you down. the ride out wasn't bad but several people puked on the way back lol. Don't let that deter you though, there's nowhere like it on earth.
Im going for two nights early april and was wondering of hikes you recommend?
Skunk Point is an absolute must if you like tide pools and beaches because of all the terrain differences and wild life you will see swinging around in the ocean (very surreal). But bring a decent amount of water for this one, it can be an all-day hike if you're really into taking everything in-- definitely plan ahead for your hike back too (on windy days, east point road is more difficult than it looks to get to once you hook around/pass Skunk Point). The second trail I'm about to tell you about though is one I haven't heard too many people talk about-- if you start by the bathrooms near the school/buildings at "Main Road" and take Main Road up to Cherry Canyon Trail, it is THE most beautiful creek hiking trail through vibrant flower patches, trees, etc and then brings you to the top of the hills where you will have some of the best views of the island. Be really careful if it's a windy day. The gusts were like 50mph+ the day we did it (they cancelled our boat ride home because of it) and so we just aimlessly walked through CCT not thinking we'd end up on top of a huge exposed hill in those conditions. As unsafe as it felt doing that, it was one of the most epic sights we've ever seen. And it spits you out right back at the campsite which is a major plus. I haven't done Lobo Canyon yet, that's left for next time. Have the best time over there! @@jadenlesser8519
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 😜
That is awesome! I bet you have lots of great tips on the islands. Have you been further into Painted Cave??
California Through My Lens we have! We took our dinghy all the way to the back - there is a little beach in there and there were sea lions in it. It was a bit frightening actually 😳
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!
I’ve always wanted to do this but haven’t gotten the chance. Thanks for showing me what it’s like before I get there!
Hey Josh, when you were at Santa Rosa Island, I was at Grand Canyon National Park.
Anytime they take the frontside of Santa Cruz to get to Santa Rosa, you know the weather is awesome. Camp next time and hike to East Point, you won’t be disappointed
As always Josh, your videos are so informative and interesting. Thank you so very much for sharing😊
Absolutely amazing scenery! Thank you for this. 😎
bro you are a total vibe. Love the channel.
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!
Painted Cave is a popular stop along Santa Cruz Island for charter boats making their return trip to the harbor. Santa Miguel has an amazing pristine beach as well but a much longer and more iffy boat ride. For quicker, easier boat ride Anacapa is a very unique island to explore but there's no beach access. One of these days would be great to do a camping trip to Santa Cruz or Rosa. I've spent a number of years scuba diving around all the Channel Islands. And a couple of day trips topside to some of the islands as well.
Thanks for all the information! I really want to go to San Miguel one of these days. I loved my camping trip to Santa Cruz, highly recommend it if you are looking to camp there and I have another video on what we did.
Oh wow! Love it! Thank you! I plan to visit it in April 2021.❤️
Great video. The island is beautiful. I would love to explore all of the islands off the California coast, north to south. I know some you can't visit. I find them fascinating. Now I want to research the history of this island.
I love mixing history with my travels.
Love your channel.
I have footage of some of the more remote areas from this summer. Some are not easy to get to so I dont recommend trying.
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.
Thanks Josh for this video. I’ll certainly put it in my bucket list. The boat ride alone is worth the money, priceless to see so many dolphins and whales. And just to get a away for the day and be in a place that’s world away is amazingly doable. #CaliforniaDreamin’
Looks like an awesome adventure. Hope to get there one day.
I hope you can get there as well!
Wow! That looked like an amazing day 🌞
Was just there a couple months ago. Went about 9 miles or so NW from the pier to lobo canyon
Me and my girlfriend were just talking about going here yesterday! Thanks for the vid!
No problem!! All of the islands are fun to visit!
Would like to see you do another trip and spend more time on the island.....especially during the Spring. 4 hours doesn't seem to be enough time. Also, great shots of the dolphins and whales.
Funny story. Way back in the late 60s early 70s, I was just a pre-teen barely a teenager at this time. My grandparents lived in Santa Barbara and I used to stay at their house during the summers. I used to take my bike ever morning and go fishing at Fisherman's Wharf. The funny thing was, after having bee there many times I just so happened tp noticed this island. I asked about it and was told it was Santa Rosa.
I dont know if it was a teenage thing ot what but I never noticed that island before.......... or maybe it was just hazy weather and I didnt see it. I have not been in California since 1977. I remember back then that abalone was everywhere, especially at Santa Rosa. Now I understand it is illegal to even touch them. I had an abalone shell from there but wished I knew what happened to it.
Dude. Always love these videos. Living in the Channel Islands Harbor area I can tell you, we're living the dream here. Hiked out there alot. Thanks for filming some trails I missed. Much love bro. Hike on.
A dolphin pod racing alongside?...Beautiful scene!
Amazing footage! Love the detail you gave on the trails and how to navigate them! Seems like you can see so much in just a 4 hour visit! Great work as always Josh!
It's so sad seeing those balloons float on sea water. We should really be cautious about our environment.
Such a fun trip. I like your story telling.
We had so much fun visiting this island as well and I'm also grateful every time they stop to see the whales and dolphins. Awesome footages btw.
Sweet video! Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Great video! I went a couple of months ago, and I was a little unprepared as for the hike, but overall it was a beautiful trip!
Thanks for sharing this amazing place
I was just brainstorming my trip here. How did you know what I was thinking about.
haha I read minds!
This looks awesome! I've been thinking about going camping over there and now I am convinced to do so.
You should! Let me know how it is if you go!
Wondering how much the boat ride costs... and does that include admission to the island??? Brother, you are living one heck of a life... absolutely amazing the amount of places you have traveled!!
Santa Rosa is a tough island to get to, it's weather, the wind and swells especially crossing from santa Cruz. Watch the weather for several days before going to see the pattern. Lots of fossils and Indian artifacts!!
Don't recall there being a charge to access the island, you'll just need to pay for the boat ride over. You can find the cost/info for the boat ride to the islands $50-60 for day trips via Island Packers website. You can fly to a couple of the islands too, not sure what the cost is.
$63 for adults.
Awesome...
Thanks for sharing..hope to go there one day
3 hour boat ride? Remember what happened to Gilligan and the Skipper? You might end up on Gilligan's Island !!!!!
Looks really beautiful
Awesome.
And so close to LA
Unfortunately, Channel Islands Aviation does not fly to Santa Rosa or San Miguel Islands anymore 😿.
Great video. Can’t wait to see your camping video.
Wish we could fly there
What another beautiful place! Seeing the marine life would be worth dealing with that 3 hour boat ride.
So you were out my way. Hope you got some great fish and chips or clam chowder at andrias in the marina. They use angel shark for the fish and chips. Probably best fish and chips I’ve ever had. The dead and weird looking plants you saw are the native coreopsis. When it dies back from its brilliant yellow blossoms of spring/summer it looks pretty weird. I’ve been wanting to visit that island. I’ve only ever been on anacapa island several times. Thanks for posting
I'm hoping for a March or April 2021 camping trip there. Thank you for posting this video and sharing your trip. I went out with some friends years ago to Anacapa Island and those Dolphin Pods came right up to our boat, awesome experience!!
A 3 hour boat ride? Didn't realize Santa Rosa was that far out there.
Awesome, that is probably a great time to camp there! Yea, it is a really long boat ride haha
@@californiathroughmylens That's a long scenic ride, there is a bathroom on the ship right? 😂
Hey Josh.... those are some Seriously White Feet! Might want to let those puppies see the sun once in a while :D Love ya bro. Great Video!
hahaha! I know, I need to show them the sun!
Its "channel islands harbor" always wanted to see actual video of them ..and in 4k even better 👌 another basically block down the street from harbor is a nice park with beach access too ..free parking around the corner so dont pay unless handicapped and need short walking distance ✌️ parking gates for free parking close at sunset
Such a beautiful video as usual, 👌👌👌
Thank you!!
You're welcome!
Thank you for the video! The island looks awesome! Will you do San Miguel and Santa Barbara as well? Love your videos!
I would love to. They are a little hard to get to with super specific days but hopefully I can visit next year!
Josh, can you take a kayak here? I took one to Santa Cruz.
Great video.
I can't wait to go there. Santa Cruz was one my most favorite camping trips. I'm dying to go to Santa Rosa, n Miguel
So I went to Mortensen's, but the day before that I was sat on the self same beach! I'm not at your level yet, I'm still learning, but it is on my channel.
So cool 😎
Wooh! I've been waiting for another Channel Island video! Perfect timing too, I just finished making an egg and cheese bagel with guacamole so I got to watch this while eating that.
haha, I wish I had an egg, cheese and guac bagel to eat right now!
If you camp there.. they have Showers with hot water.
Last time I was there.
Please make and publish video every 10/12 days. I am a huge fan.
Trying to keep up with once a week videos!
Great vid bud! Thanks for the peek at the island. Why didn’t you Camp there though?
It's beautiful 😊 . Nice video .
I have only been to Santa Cruz and Anacapa because of the shorter travel time. Thanks for showing me what a day trip to Santa Rosa would look like. I am considering it now! Any wildlife sightings? I love the cute island foxes on Santa Cruz
Thanks for the comment! I love Santa Cruz as well, it is an awesome island to explore. I loved my time at Santa Rosa but it was a long day with the boat rides haha! I didn't see any wildlife on the island when I was there unfortunately.
Great video! Thank you!
This looked like a great adventure. Beautiful day! Looks like a great place to camp. You did a lot in 4 hours. Any cell phone service there?
great video like always!
omg those insects would 'bug' me back to the boat. nice desolate destination 🏝️
You did a lot in just 4 hours.
Hi. What was the total mileage for the loop you hiked? Thank you in advance!
Josh what camera you used for this video? Would be highly appreciated if you tell me . Thank you 👍
Josh keeps saying “we” in the video. Were you alone or are “we” the company friend? Haha
It’s the royal we, he is emperor of the Channel Islands.
I think he talks to the camera like an audience. It’s more engaging. Or if he said I all the time, we would be watching him do everything and not feel like part of the action. Maybe?
Maybe he was with a mistress and didn't want amy to know!
Thank you Josh! Was beautiful. Hope to visit there and camp!
curious if you got seasick at all? Not sure I can do three hours in choppy waves unfortunately. Maybe a closer island would be better?
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Is there a way to access the ferry from Ventura station?
Which one is the best island?
What was the total milage of the trail you did?
Could you do Decker Canyon trail in Malibu since you did Solstice?
Hey Josh! I've been wanting to do a few days back packing on one of the islands. Which one of the islands would you suggest for the best views and good trails with access to the beaches for camping ? Also can you fish off the islands or are they all protected?
Nobody EVER mentions the ticket prices.
Skaisti! Lieliska vietiña!
Thanks for watching!
@@californiathroughmylens vienmēr laipni!
Which of the channel islands would you recommend overnight camping?
Kewl beanz
had to wear a mask on the boat outside in fresh air? Wow. Thanks for the views. Have you gone to see the giant seals during mating season? During the rain is better I went too late the year I went and mostly there were only a few seal pups left on the beach. The male sealions are as big as a truck and I wouldn't want to mess with them. It was Northern CA but I can't remember the exact type of seal, not walruses...arghhh
What's so hard about wearing a mask?
Elephant seals
@@a1exsand masks are proven ineffective to stop any virus, even printed on some of the boxes, plus "cases" have only increased with mask mandates, which are NOT a law by the way. And it's hard to breathe in them.
If masks stop virus, why have cases increased? Seems pretty straight forward that they don't work.
@@Ostrom38 That could be it, Elephant seals. The males are enormous.
@@recoveringsoul755 u sound like a clone of my cousin...blah blah blah...masks are too effective...😁
Do you sell your photos digitally for print? Thank you
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no mountainous waterz
I read this "It’s a 3-hour boat ride each way from Ventura, so day trips aren’t practical." On visit California .com Just wondering how you managed to do a day trip?
Yea it’s a 3 hour boat ride each way. So you only get about 4 hours on the island. It’s a lot of work for only 4 hours but you can do it haha
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I was on a field trip, then I think I just saw a whale right near the sand! I think it was a Orca whale.?
Would love to ride a horse on the old ranch area.
I'm writing a novel based in California, featuring excursions, and I watched this video to see whether my characters will go there. Thanks or the tour.