Last updated: April 12, 2021
Place
Scorpion Anchorage
![Scorpion Anchorage is a small harbor with a rocky beach. A small pier sits in the harbor.](/common/uploads/cropped_image/primary/667C638C-E968-7A3D-5A40A8C12C45CD75.jpg?width=1600&quality=90&mode=crop)
Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com
Quick Facts
Amenities
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Scenic View/Photo Spot
Scorpion Anchorage is a small harbor with a pier on the northeast side of Santa Cruz Island. The mixed sand and cobblestone Scorpion Beach is a world-class destination because of easy beach access, clear ocean waters, a spectacular shoreline with sea caves to explore, nearby camping, numerous trails, and year-round Island Packers boat transportation.
Place Name
It is unclear how Scorpion was named; it may be the shape of the valley or the fact that there are small scorpions present.