Where Foxes Roam & Dolphins Play!​​ 🦊🌊

After ​​a year of dreaming​​, I finally made it to ​​Santa Cruz Island​​—the ​​largest and wildest​​ of the Channel Islands. Though I missed the ​​spring wildflower bloom​​, the ​​moody Icelandic vibes + curious island foxes​​ made it unforgettable! Here’s your ultimate guide: ​​🚢 GETTING THERE​​ • ​​Boat tickets​​: $70 round-trip via ​​Island Packers​​ (book ​​1 month ahead​​!) ⛴️ • ​​Departure​​: Ventura Harbor (2hrs from LA) → ​​1hr 15min scenic ride​​ • ​​Wildlife en route​​: Dolphins 🐬 + sharks (yes, really!) 🦈 ​​🏕️ ISLAND HIGHLIGHTS​​ 🦊 ​​Island Foxes​​: Spotted near the ​​campground​​ (they love snack-hunting!) 🌿 ​​Hiking​​: Easy 2-mile trail = ​​cliffs + ocean views​​ in 4 hours 🥾 🚣 ​​Kayaking​​: Book ahead to paddle sea caves (or regret forever!) ​​⚠️ SURVIVAL TIPS​​ ✔️ ​​Pack lunch + trash bags​​ (no food/bins on island!) 🥪🗑️ ✔️ ​​Sunscreen + layers​​ (UV rays ☀️ + chilly boat rides 🥶) ✔️ ​​Bug spray​​ (ticks lurk in grass! 🐜) ​​"Where foxes peer from golden hills And ravens kiss atop wind-sculpted cliffs This is California’s wildest island secret."​​ 🌿 #ChannelIslands #IslandFox #SantaCruzIsland #LAWeekend #HikeAndSeek #KayakAdventures #NoPeopleJustNature #CaliforniaCoast #WildlifeWatching #TravelGoals