Southern California
★ Featured Anchorage
Scorpion Anchorage, Santa Cruz Island
Holding: Good
Shelter: Good
32 mooring buoys
Shore access
Anchorage California
About This Anchorage
The largest and most accessible anchorage in Channel Islands National Park. NPS mooring buoys, camping ashore, a ranger station, and excellent kayaking into the famous sea caves on the north coast. The best starting point for first-time Channel Islands visitors.
Highlights
- NPS ranger station and camping ashore
- Kayak access to world-famous sea caves on north coast
- California sea lion colony on the rocks
- 20 nm from Channel Islands Harbor — feasible day trip
Cautions & Notes
- Strong northwest swell can make anchorage untenable — check forecast
- NPS permit required for camping; mooring reservations recommended in summer