The California Islands
Saving their history, telling their stories
Chrisman California Islands Center
The Santa Cruz Island Foundation’s (SCIF) permanent educational research center.
For educational groups, docent tours, and research requests, please contact the Center directly to schedule.
Plan your trip!
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Center Hours
Tuesday – Saturday
10AM – 4PM
*The Center is closed Sunday -Monday.
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Education
Enrich your students’ educational experience by requesting a school field trip to our Center.
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Docent Tours
Embark on a personalized journey through the cultural treasures with a one-hour private tour.
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Archives
With approximately 500,000+ items, we are thrilled to invite you into our archives! The archives are available by appointment only.
Become a member
Join the Santa Cruz Island Foundation's community of Isla-thusiasts! When you become a member, you join a community of explores, students, historians, scientists, and supporters who are connected by their love for California’s islands. Your support fosters inspiration in future Isla-thsuiasts through preservation, education, and research. Connect with fellow adventurers by joining the Friends of the Islands. All donations are made to the Santa Cruz Island Foundation.
Islapedia
Sponsored by the Santa Cruz Island Foundation, Islapedia is dedicated to perpetuating the memories of those whose exploration, energy and enterprise became the building blocks of the history of all California Islands.
Visit us
4994 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday
10am–4pm
Phone
(805) 220-6414