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Anacapa consists of three islets known as East, Middle and West Anacapa. It's home to 265 species of plants and a bevy of seabirds -- with the largest brown pelican rookery in the United States.
If you go camping on Anacapa be forewarned, there's no shade at the campsite and there's bird poop everywhere! But, it also offers breathtaking ocean views, sea kayaking, snorkeling adventures, and good cardio workouts as you climb 140 steps from the dock up to the island.
The Coast Guard built a light beacon in 1912 and a light station in 1932. Prior to building the lighthouse, Dec. 2, 1853, the sidewheel steamer Winfield Scott running at full speed crashed into rocks off Middle Anacapa and sank.
- Pros:Island provides opportunities to hike, camp, watch wildlife, kayak, swim and snorkel
- Cons:cold water temperature (bring wetsuit), no shade on the island, must bring own food
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Backpack. Be prepared to carry your gear up 156 steps from the pier, then walk 1/2 mile to the campsite Layers. Hot... more travel advice
Boat to Anacapa Island
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Book passage to Anacapa Island through Island Packers. But first, reserve a campsite through the National Park Service,... more travel advice
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The campground is on East Anacapa Island, 1/2 mile from the dock landing, up 140 steps. Be prepared to climb the steps... more travel advice
Island exploration at Anacapa
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What to do while you're on the island: Swim, snorkel, hike, camp, watch wildlife, kayak the sea caves that line the base... more travel advice
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Very nice page and a beautiful main picture.