Purchase a Santa Cruz Island Landing Permit

The Nature Conservancy portion of Santa Cruz Island requires a Landing Permit to go ashore. Our Landing Permit holders play an important role in helping to protect the island’s sensitive natural and cultural resources. Your continued stewardship and assistance is greatly appreciated.

Please note: Santa Cruz Island Landing Permits are issued for private, non-commercial sailings only and are for a maximum group size of 10 persons. Landing Permits are valid for daylight hours only and camping is prohibited. No animals or pets of any kind may be brought onto the SCI Preserve, due to high risk of animal disease transmission. Drone use is strictly prohibited.

Full rules of use are listed in the Landing Permit Requirements. Please review them carefully prior to submitting your permit application. Permits may take up to 10 business days to process; we encourage you to plan ahead.

For questions, please email [email protected].

Select Your Permit

You may purchase a 30-day permit or annual one. Annual permits are for a calendar year and expire on December 31 of the year in which they are purchased.

Asterisks (*) indicate required fields.

$35 (30-day)

$75 (annual)

Other

Permit Start Date:

Permit Applicant

As the Permit Applicant, you agree to the proper use of the permit if granted, and agree to be present while the permit is in use. Important note: The credit card used in the purchase of this permit must be in the name of the applicant, and permit applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

First Name

Last Name

Home Phone

My mobile phone is the same as my home phone.

Mobile Phone

I’m sharing my phone number to receive updates about my support in action via text and phone.

I would like to receive text message updates from The Nature Conservancy.

I would like to receive updates by phone call from The Nature Conservancy.

Date of Birth

Email Address

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You’ll receive email updates from The Nature Conservancy. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Boat Owner

Boat owner is same as permit applicant.

First Name

Last Name

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

Boat Owner Country:

Boat Owner State/Province:

Phone Number

Boat Information

Name of Boat:

Doc or CF Number:

Boat Type:

Boat Length:

Complete Cooking Facilities:

Yes

No

Sewage Holding Tank:

Yes

No

Your Billing Information

If you pay by credit card, the card must be in the name of the applicant.

Country/Region

Address 1

Address 2

City

State or Province

ZIP or Postal Code

Your Payment Method

Please charge my total payment (in U.S. dollars) of

PayPal

or, pay with

Payment Method

Credit Card

e-Check

Payment Type

Credit Card Holder Name

Credit Card Number

Credit Card Expiration Date

Credit Card Verification Value

Bank Name

Bank Account Type

Checking

Savings

Bank Account Number

Bank Routing Transit Number

*I agree to use my bank account as a payment method and authorize this organization to debit my bank account to fulfill my donation commitment.

By submitting this form, you (as the Permit Applicant) agree to be present while the permit is in use. You also agree to the terms of use outlined in each of the following documents:

You, as the Permit Applicant, agree to distribute the Acknowledgement, Release and Indemnification and Minor Consent forms and Rules for Use of the Site to all passengers in your party and to ensure that a signed copy is submitted by each passenger prior to departure to The Nature Conservancy property on Santa Cruz Island. Release Forms may be completed by:

E-Signing Online via SignNow
Mailing hardcopies to:
The Nature Conservancy / Landing Permits
532 E. Main Street, Suite #200
Ventura, CA 93001

You, as the Permit Applicant, agree these forms will be received by The Nature Conservancy prior to departure for the island, and that each passenger will carry a paper copy with them at all times while ashore on the island.

Help Protect Santa Cruz Island!

Be Biosecure: The Channel Islands are especially vulnerable to introduced species and diseases. Please do your part to protect this unique corner of the world by cleaning your hull, checking gear and clothing for invasive plants/seeds and animals, and keeping your pets at home. Learn more by watching this video on biosecurity.
Protect Nesting Seabirds: The Channel Islands provide critical breeding and roosting habitat for many seabird species, including rare species such as the Ashy Storm-Petrel and the state-threatened Xantus’s Murrelet. Seabirds nest in extremely fragile habitats; on Santa Cruz Island, for example, Ashy Storm-Petrels often lay eggs under loose driftwood on sea cave floors. Human disturbance can cause nest failures and impact adult survival if birds are repeatedly flushed from roosting or nesting sites. Landing in sea caves or on offshore rocks can crush nests containing eggs or young chicks. All seabirds are protected from disturbance under federal law.
- To protect nesting seabirds, the following areas are closed to all landings: Cueva Valdez to Fraser Point annually between 1 February and 1 November.
- To protect seabirds that are roosting and nesting on cliffs and offshore rocks, visitors are reminded to:
  - Maintain a 500’ buffer from roosting seabirds, including cormorants and pelicans;
  - Maintain silence if kayaking through sea caves;
  - Be aware that all offshore rocks are closed to landings (National Park Service property).

Report any violations to: NPS Sequoia Dispatch: 805-658-5700 (ext. 5620) or 559-565-4221 (direct)

If you have questions regarding the Santa Cruz Landing Permit Program, please email [email protected].

Please verify your information above and click “Submit.” Once you click “Submit,” your payment will be processed.

Note: By submitting this form, you attest that you agree to the Terms & Conditions governing purchase and use of this permit.

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