Smuggler's Cove is on the southeastern coast of Santa Cruz Island. The cove offers a mix of sand and cobblestone beaches. Due to strong currents it is not advised to partake in swimming within the waters.

The area is named after its reputation for being used to smuggle otter and sea pelts by the Spanish and Mexican traders during the 1800s.

Eric

May 24, 2023

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Beautiful beach with picnic tables and information boards. Basic Toilet available. No freshwater!

georgie

August 10, 2023

Hiking

Nice beach to have a picnic mid hike! Bring some kind of water shoe because the beach is rocky.

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