Can you go on Santa Rosa Island?

Santa Rosa Island may be visited on a one-day trip, multi-day boat trip, or an overnight camping trip. However, getting to this island is more challenging and the weather can be windy anytime of year-30-knot winds are not uncommon. Therefore, visitors must be prepared for adverse weather.

Where is Arlington Springs?

The Arlington Springs man is a set of Late Pleistocene human remains discovered in 1959 on Santa Rosa Island, one of the Channel Islands located off the coast of Southern California. The Arlington Springs archeological site is protected within northern Channel Islands National Park, and in Santa Barbara County.

How long is the boat ride to Santa Rosa Island?

The Crossing A trip to Santa Rosa from the Ventura Harbor takes approximately two hours if the boat takes the northerly route, two hours and 15 minutes via the smoother and preferred southern route.

Is Santa Rosa Island Open?

Santa Barbara Island is open to public access. The island trail system has been stabilized following severe damage from winter storms. Public Closures on Santa Rosa Island. Certain areas throughout Santa Rosa Island are closed to protect island wildlife.

Where is the closest beach to Santa Rosa Island?

Beginning September 16, the closest beach camping is Cow Canyon (approximately five hiking miles or seven kayaking miles from the pier). Nearby Lobo Canyon beach is closed to beach camping and only available for day use. Please see Hiking Santa Rosa Island for descriptions of other hikes on Santa Rosa Island.

Where is Arlington Springs in Santa Barbara County?

The Arlington Springs archeological site is protected within northern Channel Islands National Park, and in Santa Barbara County . In 1959–1960, two femora were excavated by Phil C. Orr, curator of anthropology and paleontology at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, at Arlington Springs on Santa Rosa Island.

Where is the Arlington Springs Man in California?

The Arlington Springs man is a set of Late Pleistocene human remains discovered in 1959 on Santa Rosa Island, one of the Channel Islands located off the coast of Southern California. The Arlington Springs archeological site is protected within northern Channel Islands National Park, and in Santa Barbara County

Is the island of Santa Rosa closed to the public?

Certain areas throughout Santa Rosa Island are closed to protect island wildlife. Visitors to the island need to be aware of these closures prior to planning their trips. Please visit Conditions for more information. Click here to download a PDF site bulletin of the text below with a map. This file requires Adobe Reader.