Southern California
Bechers Bay, Santa Rosa Island
Holding: Good
Shelter: Fair
16 mooring buoys
Shore access
Anchorage California
About This Anchorage
The main anchorage on Santa Rosa Island — one of the most remote destinations in Channel Islands National Park. NPS mooring buoys, elk and Torrey pine forests ashore, and a ranger station. Strong northwest winds can make the anchorage untenable; good conditions reward with excellent isolation and wildlife.
Highlights
- Resident elk herd visible from anchorage
- Rare Torrey pine groves — one of only two native stands in the world
- Very few visiting boats — genuine wilderness experience
- Blue whale feeding grounds nearby in summer
Cautions & Notes
- 50 nm from Santa Barbara — requires overnight commitment
- Strong NW winds can develop quickly — anchorage can become untenable
- Check NOAA forecast carefully; no nearby refuge if conditions deteriorate