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Channel Islands National Park
Things To Do: Anacapa Island
 
  • The perfect place for a half-day, one-day or short overnight camping trip. If you have time to visit just one island, this may be the place.

  • Almost all trips to Anacapa are to East Anacapa Island. A limited number of trips are offered throughout the year to Frenchys Cove on West Anacapa Island.

  • Although hiking options are limited with only two miles of trails, the scenery is unmatched. Except for the staircase to the top of the island, the trails are relatively flat and easy. Access to West Anacapa is from the water only and is limited to Frenchys Cove.

  • Ideal place for swimming, snorkeling, diving, kayaking and fishing*. Since Anacapa is a cliff island, access to the water is only at the landing cove on East Anacapa (no beaches) and at Frenchys Cove on West Anacapa.

  • Channel Islands Live Dives are offered during the summer. Click here for more information.

  • Excellent wildlife viewing—seabirds (gull chicks in early summer), seals, and sea lions.

*Fishing is not allowed in Marine Protected Areas. Click  here  for more information.

view of lighthouse and coreopsis from the trail on anacapa island
Hiking
Anacapa Island Hiking Map and Guide
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campground, lighthouse, and historic coast guard buildings on anacapa island   timhaufphotography.com
Facts
Interesting facts about Anacapa Island.
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xantus' murrelet chick
Restoration
Learn about the efforts to restore the critically important habitats on Anacapa Island.
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Last Updated: September 01, 2011 at 12:46 MST