Fodor's Expert Review Prisoners Harbor/Pelican Cove Trail
Channel Islands National Park
Fodor's Choice
Taking in quite a bit of Santa Cruz, this moderate to strenuous 3-mile trail one-way to Pelican Cove is one of the best hikes in the park. You must be accompanied by an Island Packers naturalist or secure a permit (visit www.nature.org/cruzpermit; allow 10 to 15 business days to process and return your application), as the hike takes you through Nature Conservancy property. Moderate.
