Landing Cove
You arrive at Santa Barbara Island at the aptly named Landing Cove.
Plan Around Landing Cove
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Landing Cove Details
Once you arrive at Landing Cove on Santa Barbara Island, you can climb 200 feet along a quarter-mile trail to the peak of the island. Or, if you'd rather, jump right into the water and start snorkeling to discover the undersea world. You may not be alone, though: California sea lions and harbor seals like this area, too. Back on land, the island's five miles of hiking trails begin at Landing Cove, some of which are explored via ranger-guided hikes. A small visitor center and restrooms can be found at the cove as well.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Landing Cove
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0.1 mi away
Elephant Seal Cove Trail
This short yet strenuous trail has elephant seals at the end!
0.1 mi away
Landing Cove Campground
Make reservations to sleep under the stars on Santa Barbara Island.
0.1 mi away
Arch Point Trail
Small but mighty, the Arch Point Trail is worth the effort.
0.6 mi away
Santa Barbara Island
Santa Barbara Island is small but sweet.
0.6 mi away
Sea Lion Rookery Trail
Santa Barbara Island's most famous marine inhabitants can be spotted from this trail.
