Anacapa is part of the Channel Islands Park and has incredible rugged natural beauty and interesting sea life in the tidal pools. It is very difficult to reach except by tour boat and once you arrive, there are no facilities at all. Unlike its larger sister next door, Santa Cruz, Anacapa has been pretty much left in its natural state.... More

You will feel like on another planet, only 11 miles from shore but totally unique. If you like nature you will like this island. Hike, have lunch and then come home for a great daytime. There are stairs from the dock, after that fairly level. More

The trip there and back with Island Packers is fine. The island is pretty bleek. Not a whole lot of animal life or birds to take photos of. It's a nice way to spent the week-end. More

This is a tranquill, natural place, wonderful for a boat ride out to experience natures beauty and the diving out here is amazing More

The hikes on the island were great. We got a little sick on the boat, so beware it can be a choppy 1 hr ride there. Overall, had a great time. More

This island is dramatic and has a lot of birds with a barren landscape. The cliffs are what will drive you nuts if you have young children with you. Try Santa Cruz island instead - flatter trails! More

The Channel Islands are one of the least visited and isolated of all of our National Parks. That is the exact reason my wife and I chose this as the last stop for our California vacation. It does take about an hour boat ride to make it to Anacapa Island, the closest of the Channel Island to the California Coast.... More

Anacapa is a group of 3 islands. The east island is the only one that allows visitors. It is a small island but has spectacular vistas - - the best being Inspiration Point at the very western most point of the eastern island. It is about a 1 1/2 mile roundtrip loop from the landing dock to Inspiration Point so... More

Although small in size, if you are looking for a great view of the Pacific ocean and surrounding islands then this is it. The flora and fauna are also unique to this place. In spring it is a Western Gull nesting habitat, and the Endangered Brown Pelicans also nest here. The ride out varies in scenery and intensity depending on... More