Channel Islands National Park Surprised Us!

One of us loved it—one of us would never go back. Here’s why!

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Sea caves & dramatic cliffs

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Seals, sea lions & more

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Santa Cruz Island & Scorpion Anchorage

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What We Loved vs. What We Didn’t

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One of us loved it—one of us would never go back. Here’s why!

Sea caves & dramatic cliffs

Rugged Beauty

Seals, sea lions & more

Wildlife Encounters

Santa Cruz Island & Scorpion Anchorage

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What We Loved vs. What We Didn’t

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