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Water Canyon Beach

SANDEE RATING: 89 / 100

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Overview

Located on Santa Rosa Island, Water Canyon Beach is one-and-a-half-mile-long, wide, and rocky beach situated on the northeast side of the island. Santa Rosa Island is the second largest island in Channel Islands National Park and is home to a very rare species of pine tree named Torrey Pine.  Water Canyon Beach offers a couple of amenities including trails and caves. If you are looking for additional amenities, the beach has a paid campground called Water Canyon Campground with restrooms and portable water. There are many activities at Water Canyon Beach including hiking, camping, birdwatching, and wildlife watching.  To access Water Canyon Beach, you will need to take a three-hour-long boat journey from the Ventura Harbor between April and November. For more information about how to get to Santa Rosa Island, you can contact Island Packers Cruises.

Attractions

If you are looking for attractions near Water Canyon Beach, you must take a boat from Santa Rosa Island to Ventura and drive 30 minutes to Santa Barbara Zoo that has been ranked among the best small zoos in the US many times and features a Zoo Train, pair of old locomotives – and is home to many animals and birds including giraffes, gorillas, African lions, foxes, vultures, and Humboldt penguins. If you like hiking, Lake Los Carneros has many trails and is a great spot to watch birds, coyotes, and bobcats.  Rancho La Patera & Stow House displays historic photographs and furniture related to the nearby area. Another great attraction is Stearns Wharf, a fun tourist attraction site that offers souvenir shops, restaurants, and a small aquarium named the Sea Center.

Restaurants

If you get hungry, you will need to take a boat from Water Canyon Beach to Ventura to find many restaurants within a 15-minute drive.  The Club & Guest House At UC Santa Barbara is an upscale waterfront fine dining restaurant that serves appetizers, salads, entrees, beverages, and desserts. The organic restaurant Room 217 offers chicken sandwiches, cheese bread, wraps, rolls, and fries. Another good restaurant is Woodstock's Pizza Isla Vista, a pizza restaurant featuring homemade pizza, breadsticks, and chicken wings.

Hotels

If you are looking for a hotel near Water Canyon Beach, you must take a boat from Santa Rosa Island to Ventura and drive 25 minutes to many nearby hotels. The 5-Star pet-friendly hotel El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara features an infinity pool, lounge, poolside bar, spa, sauna, restaurant, and fitness center. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is a 4-Star pet-friendly hotel that is spread across 24 acres and has many amenities including a pool, bar, spa, café, and three tennis courts. If you are looking for affordable hotels, the 3-Star Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta offers a pool and fitness center – and the 2-Star Best Western Plus South Coast Inn has a pool, gym, and ping pong table.

Amenities


LGBTQLGBTQ

Yes

DisabilityDisability

NO

ATMATM

No

BarbecueBarbecue

No

Blue FlagBlue Flag

No

Boat RampsBoat Ramps

No

Party SceneParty Scene

No

DogsDogs

No

Fire PitsFire Pits

No

NudeNude

No

Free ParkingFree Parking

No

Paid ParkingPaid Parking

No

PlaygroundPlayground

NO

RestroomsRestrooms

Yes

ShowersShowers

No

Stairs To BeachStairs To Beach

No

Street ParkingStreet Parking

No

Picnic TablesPicnic Tables

NO

Wi-FiWi-Fi

No

Activities


ATVATV

No

Bike PathsBike Paths

No

CampingCamping

No

All-Terrain VehiclesAll-Terrain Vehicles

NO

FishingFishing

No

HikingHiking

No

Jet SkiingJet Skiing

No

Kayaking / CanoeingKayaking / Canoeing

NO

Paddle-boardsPaddle-boards

No

SailingSailing

No

Scuba DivingScuba Diving

No

SnorkelingSnorkeling

No

SurfingSurfing

No

SwimmingSwimming

No

VolleyballVolleyball

No

Water SkiingWater Skiing

No

WindsurfingWindsurfing

No

Rentals


Lounge Chair RentalLounge Chair Rental

No

Beach Mat RentalBeach Mat Rental

No

Umbrella RentalUmbrella Rental

No

Transportation


Bike AccessBike Access

No

Bike RacksBike Racks

No

Car AccessCar Access

No

Fishing BoatsFishing Boats

No

Foot AccessFoot Access

Yes

Bus StopBus Stop

No

RV ParkingRV Parking

No

BoatsBoats

No

YachtsYachts

NO

Food


BarsBars

No

Beach VendorsBeach Vendors

No

RestaurantsRestaurants

NO

Basic Details


Phone

Phone

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Hours

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Cell Reception

Cell Reception

Medium
Parking

Parking

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Size of the beach

Size of the beach

2.19 km
Sand Color

Sand Color

Beige
Sand Texture

Sand Texture

Pebbled
Entry Fee

Entry Fee

No
Public or Private

Public or Private

Public

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