Smugglers Cove
A remote cobble beach on the east end of Santa Cruz Island.
Know before you go
- Parking
No parking listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
No entrance fee. Boat fare applies.
Verified · National Park Service, Channel Islands National Park · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Getting down
Reached only by boat or plane; Island Packers sails from Ventura and Channel Islands Harbor.
Verified · National Park Service, Channel Islands National Park · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Dogs
No pets in Channel Islands National Park.
Verified · National Park Service, Channel Islands National Park · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
No disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
No lifeguards.
Verified · National Park Service, Channel Islands National Park · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.