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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.

  • Underwater video program is 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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Island deer mouse  

Did You Know?
The endemic island deer mouse is the only native terrestrial mammal common to all the Channel Islands and is larger than mainland deer mice. Densities of deer mice on the islands can be greater than anywhere else in the world. This makes you happy if you're an owl, but not if you're a camper.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST