Carrington Point sunrise. Santa Cruz Island in the background.

Carrington Point sunrise. Skunk Point in the background, Santa Cruz Island visible on the far left..

Silver bush lupine (Lupinus albifrons)

Water and wind have carved the sandstone walls of Lobo Canyon into unusual shapes. Changing light at different times of day create interesting lighting effects.

Pristine water and rugged coast at Black Rock

Channel Islands National Park, Santa Rosa Island, Torrey Pine, Bechers Bay

The Torrey Pines on Santa Rosa Island grow at an elevation of 200 - 500 feet. They are the only native Torrey Pines on the Channel Islands. In the distance is Skunk Point. Far distance is Santa Cruz Island.

Torrey Pines/Black Rock area

The slopes below the Torrey Pines near Black Rock are covered with a variety of flowers such as California Poppies, Blue dicks, Sand verbena, Checkerbloom, and Goldfields.

East Point

Coastal views of East Point

East Point

Sand Verbena and Dodder

Bechers Bay

Sand dunes at Water Canyon, early morning light.

Tack shop. Mexican vaqueros often fashioned their own rope, saddles, and bridles.

Pristine tide pools near Skunk Point. In the background is Santa Cruz Island.

China Camp beach, sunset

Strong northwesterly winds have shaped and sifted the fine-grained white sand dunes at China Camp beach. Visible in the far background is San Miguel Island

Sandy Point

Intertidal zone at Sandy Point

Sandy Point

Intertidal zone at Sandy Point

Sandy Point

Santa Rosa Island Fox (Urocyon littoralis santarosae)

Ford Point and St. Augustine Point

Ford Point and St. Augustine Point area along the south coast of the island.

Island Oaks on Black Mountain

Island oaks (Querus tomentella) on Black Mountain

Orr's Camp