Santa Cruz Island Day Trip: Scorpion Cove

Details:

Join us for a special trip to the Scorpion Cove on Santa Cruz Island. Holly Huff will lead our guests on a scenic walk on the trails near the harbor to see and learn about the unique island flora on the north side of the island. After departing from Ventura Harbor a short boat trip will take our guests to this harbor. Don’t forget to bring your camera or nature journal to capture the images of the scenery and share your memorable trip.

All ages are welcome, however participants must be in good physical condition. Additional information with directions to the harbor and travel preparation will be sent to registered guests via email. 

Location and time: Our group will meet at the Ventura Harbor at 8:15 am to prepare for the Island Packers boat to depart at 9:00 am. For the return trip the boat will depart from the island at 4:00pm to arrive at Ventura Harbor at approximately 5:00 pm. The boat trip will take approximately 1 hour each way.

Pricing:

Garden Members: $135

General Public: $160

About Holly:

Holly Huff is the gardener for the Channel Islands and Baja California Islands section of Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. She holds degrees in photography, horticulture, and ecological restoration. Holly grew up in the Chicago area, and later moved to Santa Barbara to study and work among the amazing diversity of the California Floristic Province. When she is not tending to the gardens collections she can frequently be found botanizing out on the Channel Islands or hiking local trails.