The Channel Islands, comprised of Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara, are home to some of the country’s finest natural and cultural resources. Even long-time visitors to Southern California will experience a Southern California never seen before upon visiting the Channel Islands: the Islands’ longtime isolation has ensured that even its primeval flora and fauna remain intact. A visit here is not just a cultural exploration but a step back in time.

Live aboard a cruise with Truth Aquatics (http://www.truthaquatics.com/), or simply take the initiative to do your own sightseeing, and leave feeling as if you have seen California for the first time.