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Fodors Gives Props to Channel Islands
Having just
been to the Channel Islands for some superb kayaking, hiking, camping and
general hooliganism, I was very pleased to see that Fodors
gave this little cluster of islands off the coast of California some due. Even though they sit out there just 20 or
so miles from Ventura (which is about 2 hours North of LA), it is rare for the several campsites there to be full…and
even then, it's usually just Boy Scouts.
These islands rock. I mean that, too. They're all made of rock. Volcanic stuff, sandstone and guano. Hmm, guano. But they are also fun, fun, fun. We stayed at Santa Cruz island (most of which is actually off-limits and in the hands of the Nature Conservancy), but I've also camped at Santa Rosa. Santa Cruz is the largest of the islands and there is probably more to do there than the others since the sea caves that yawn from the cliff sides make for some epic sea kayaking. There is also fine hiking around all the islands, with some of the best views this side of the Pahokees.
Anyway, t'was sweet to see these islands get some attention…they deserve it and are worth a look if you're in search of a far away place that's not so far away.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Thanks Fodors Dec 18th 2005 5:08PM
"Worth a look if youre in search of a far away place thats not so far away."
That's exactly what I'm looking for, in fact. I'm always halfway around the world looking for things that we have around here and don't even notice. Thanks for the info.
Willy Dec 18th 2005 5:08PM
The scuba diving in the Islands is great, too (http://www.divester.com/2005/09/26/san-miguel-santa-cruz-trip-report-23-24-september-2005/).
jon Dec 18th 2005 5:08PM
I take it these are the other channel islands..not Guernsey, Jersey, Sark, etc...
grumble grumble, US-centric blogs, grumble.. :-)
Erik Olsen Dec 18th 2005 5:08PM
Sorry, Jon. Yes, alas these are California Islands. But you're welcome to come and enjoy them any time you like! ;-)