RV rental Channel Islands National Park, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Nicknamed the Galapagos of North America, Channel Islands National Park is home to more than 150 endemic species of flora and fauna. San Miguel Island is a haven for seals, with thousands of the marine mammals flocking to Point Bennett. It's quite the spectacle, with California sea lions and northern elephant seals often joining the congregation. On Anacapa Island, trails skirt the clifftops and take you to a historic 1930s lighthouse. Santa Cruz Island is studded with hidden sea caves and is a paradise for kayakers, while Santa Rosa Island is dotted with towering Torrey pines. Santa Rosa is also home to some of the park's most popular hiking trails, ranging from the flat and sandy terrain of Water Canyon Beach to the steep, rocky path to the summit of Black Mountain. An important habitat for nesting seabirds, Santa Barbara is the smallest and southernmost island. There's plenty to discover underwater, with scuba divers flocking to explore the enchanting giant kelp forests that can reach heights of 120 feet. From December to April, Channel Islands National Park is one of the top places in the world to spot gray whales. From May to September, you could spot blue and humpback whales breaching in the protected waters. There's also a chance to see fins, minkes, and orca.