Scorpion Anchorage
East Santa Cruz Island
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Doug Mangum
Michele Wassell
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Michele Wassell
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Scorpion Cove, Santa Cruz Island Trip Schedule Over View
Island Packers Travels to Scoprpion Cove Year Round.
Summer - May through October: Seven days a week
Winter - December through April: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
(Closed Thanksgiving & 12/25)
805-642-1393
Scorpion Anchorage offers some of the
most varied trails, from family hikes to
strenuous trails for the avid hiker.
Nature trails you can hike on your
own or with an island naturalist
lead to scenic overlooks at Potato
Harbor, Cavern Point and
Smugglers Cove.
There are vault style restrooms,
tree shade picnic tables and
potable drinking water available
at Scorpion Anchorage
There is plenty to discover,
beginning with a visit to the island
Visitors Center located at historic
Scorpion Ranch. Panel displays,
exhibits and a topographic relief
map describe the vast
bio-diversity and rich cultural
history of Santa Cruz Island.
Along the way you may
encounter endemic creatures
like the Santa Cruz
Island Fox.
You can swim or snorkel through
shoreline kelp forests or just relax on
the beach. Coastal kayaking along the
cave pocketed volcanic cliffs is a popular
exploration of kayaking enthusiasts.
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Santa Cruz Island Fares
Day Trips
Camper Transportation
Adult - 13-54 Years
$59.00
Child - 3 to 12 Years of Age
$41.00
Senior - 55 Years and Older
Senior - 55 Years and Older
Child - 3 to 12 Years of Age
Adult - 13-54 Years
$54.00
Infants - Under 3 Years of Age (Must be Reserved)
$00.00
Infants - Under 3 Years of Age (Must be Reserved)
$79.00
$74.00
$57.00
$00.00
Michele Wassell
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Main Office:
Ventura Harbor
1691 Spinnaker Drive #105B
Ventura, Ca 93001
Satellite Office:
Channel Islands Harbor
3550 Harbor Boulevard
Oxnard, CA 93035 (No Mail)
805-642-1393
805-642-6573 Fax
Info@IslandPackers.com
Office Hours
Main Office
9:AM to 5:00 PM
& One Hour Before Boat
Departure
Seven Days a Week
Satellite Office:
Open One Hour Before Boat
Departure
Trips Depart
Daily for
Santa Cruz
Island
May-Sept