Anacapa Island

Quite an experience to be surrounded by about 10 thousand seagulls who own the island. We spent one night there which was enough for us to see everything several times. The views were amazing, the boat ride from Island Packers not only got us there and back but gave us helpful information about the islands. We saw a pod of hundreds of dolphin on the way out which was an amazing sight. The sheer cliffs around all the island limit access to the water everywhere on the island except at the ladders at the boat loading area. It was windy and cold there most of the time and quite a bit of dust blew into our tent, but that is all part of camping.

Quite an experience to be surrounded by about 10 thousand seagulls who own the island. We spent one night there which was enough for us to see everything several times. The views were amazing, the boat ride from Island Packers not only got us there and back but gave us helpful information about the islands. We saw a pod of hundreds of dolphin on the way out which was an amazing sight. The sheer cliffs around all the island limit access to the water everywhere on the island except at the ladders at the boat loading area. It was windy and cold there most of the time and quite a bit of dust blew into our tent, but that is all part of camping.

Wonderful experience. Beautiful cliff overlooks, including one just up the hill from the campsite. Definitely worth a 1 night stay to experience empty trails, a beautiful sunset, and incredible night skies. Site 7 was the best, followed by site 6. Bathrooms were super clean. Lots of birds but they all minded their own business, even when we were eating.

Wonderful experience. Beautiful cliff overlooks, including one just up the hill from the campsite. Definitely worth a 1 night stay to experience empty trails, a beautiful sunset, and incredible night skies. Site 7 was the best, followed by site 6. Bathrooms were super clean. Lots of birds but they all minded their own business, even when we were eating.

Wonderful experience. Beautiful cliff overlooks, including one just up the hill from the campsite. Definitely worth a 1 night stay to experience empty trails, a beautiful sunset, and incredible night skies. Site 7 was the best, followed by site 6. Bathrooms were super clean. Lots of birds but they all minded their own business, even when we were eating.

While this island does not have a Starbucks, it does have world-class kayaking and stunning cliff views.

While this island does not have a Starbucks, it does have world-class kayaking and stunning cliff views.

While this island does not have a Starbucks, it does have world-class kayaking and stunning cliff views.

My son and I spent a couple of nights camping on Anacapa Island. I selected campsite #7 because it was furthest from the restroom and had the best view of the ocean. The hikes are short and easy but the views are incredible. We also witnessed several bald eagles and falcons, especially at sunset. There's no shade on the island except from the building shade at the visitor center and water tank building so be sure to bring a wide brim hat and sunscreen. Anacapa was the last island of five in the C.I.N.P. that I had not stayed overnight so it was a bucket list I needed to complete. There's much better hiking and kayaking on Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and San Miguel.

My son and I spent a couple of nights camping on Anacapa Island. I selected campsite #7 because it was furthest from the restroom and had the best view of the ocean. The hikes are short and easy but the views are incredible. We also witnessed several bald eagles and falcons, especially at sunset. There's no shade on the island except from the building shade at the visitor center and water tank building so be sure to bring a wide brim hat and sunscreen. Anacapa was the last island of five in the C.I.N.P. that I had not stayed overnight so it was a bucket list I needed to complete. There's much better hiking and kayaking on Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and San Miguel.