LIMPETS: Long-term Monitoring Program and Experiential Training for Students

Silver Strand Beach

GPS coordinates:

34.156° N, 119.224° W

LiMPETS monitoring site since:

2007

Directions:

From Highway 101 in Santa Barbara, exit Victoria Avenue and turn south toward the ocean and Channel Islands Harbor. Victoria Avenue turns into Roosevelt Blvd. at approximately 6 miles from the Rte. 101 interchange. Make a right onto San Nicolas Avenue. Follow San Nicolas Avenue to the end (approximately 1/5 mile), where there is a parking lot. You will see the Channel Islands Harbor jetty on your right. You may park in this lot.

Restrooms:

There are a few portable restrooms in the parking lot.

Site description:

This beach is just south of Channel Islands Harbor. The harbor jetty defines the northern extent of the beach.

Permit and visitor information:

A permit is not required to monitor this site.

Contact your LiMPETS site coordinator:

Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary •