Anacapa Island

This island was just… full of birds. Loud loud birds. No wonder this was the only island with last minute availability lol. They’ve nicknamed this island “Bird Island” and I now understand why. There is no shade, it’s HOT, the constant breeze is nice though. The site was fine but I’d choose farther away from the bathroom because when the breeze changed direction we would get whiffs of the pit toilets.. It was a neat experience but to be honest I wish we had gone to a different island instead.

This island was just… full of birds. Loud loud birds. No wonder this was the only island with last minute availability lol. They’ve nicknamed this island “Bird Island” and I now understand why. There is no shade, it’s HOT, the constant breeze is nice though. The site was fine but I’d choose farther away from the bathroom because when the breeze changed direction we would get whiffs of the pit toilets.. It was a neat experience but to be honest I wish we had gone to a different island instead.

A wonderful experience! I was sad to leave the island and all the birds when returning. It feels like a magical place especially after the day hikers leave the island in the evening. The sunsets are just the most beautiful I've probably seen in my life, especially at Inspiration point (which is probably the most beautiful viewpoint in all of California or the US). The ranger on the island was super helpful and nice to us as well.

A wonderful experience! I was sad to leave the island and all the birds when returning. It feels like a magical place especially after the day hikers leave the island in the evening. The sunsets are just the most beautiful I've probably seen in my life, especially at Inspiration point (which is probably the most beautiful viewpoint in all of California or the US). The ranger on the island was super helpful and nice to us as well.

A wonderful experience! I was sad to leave the island and all the birds when returning. It feels like a magical place especially after the day hikers leave the island in the evening. The sunsets are just the most beautiful I've probably seen in my life, especially at Inspiration point (which is probably the most beautiful viewpoint in all of California or the US). The ranger on the island was super helpful and nice to us as well.

Anacapa Island was great to explore for a couple days. Obviously there are tradeoffs, but well worth the time there. The views are beautiful, the campsites are good, and you can get a lot of time to yourself with how few people are around. Obviously the birds make a lot of noise (I recommend headphones / music for sleeping) and there is very little cover from the sun, but if you prepare, you will be good!

Anacapa Island was great to explore for a couple days. Obviously there are tradeoffs, but well worth the time there. The views are beautiful, the campsites are good, and you can get a lot of time to yourself with how few people are around. Obviously the birds make a lot of noise (I recommend headphones / music for sleeping) and there is very little cover from the sun, but if you prepare, you will be good!

Anacapa Island was great to explore for a couple days. Obviously there are tradeoffs, but well worth the time there. The views are beautiful, the campsites are good, and you can get a lot of time to yourself with how few people are around. Obviously the birds make a lot of noise (I recommend headphones / music for sleeping) and there is very little cover from the sun, but if you prepare, you will be good!

Beautiful island and excellent campground for an overnight stay. Swimming at the landing is a phenomenal way to enjoy the marine environment and hiking all of Anacapa is no problem.

If you're staying during the Western Gull mating season (we did) the birds are definitely vocal. All day and night. Kind of incredible and mind-numbing at the same time.

Amazing place.

Beautiful island and excellent campground for an overnight stay. Swimming at the landing is a phenomenal way to enjoy the marine environment and hiking all of Anacapa is no problem.

If you're staying during the Western Gull mating season (we did) the birds are definitely vocal. All day and night. Kind of incredible and mind-numbing at the same time.

Amazing place.