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136 reviews
Anacapa Island offers a unique and beautiful camping experience with stunning views, especially at sunset, and opportunities for snorkeling and kayaking. While the island is home to many noisy gulls, most visitors find the experience magical and worth the minor inconveniences. The campsites are clean, and the amenities are well-maintained, making it a memorable destination for nature lovers.
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August 21, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
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!
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September 7, 2023 Stayed at: 004, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
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.
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September 7, 2023 Stayed at: 004, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
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.
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September 7, 2023 Stayed at: 004, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
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.
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October 19, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
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.
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October 19, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
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.
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October 19, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
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.
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October 22, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
Camped in mid October, had great weather, and was outside of seagull nesting season. Lighthouse is audible 24/7, light sleepers will benefit from earplugs. Lots of opportunities to enjoy and experience wildlife and being in the wild, especially at night when all the day trippers have gone. Facilities were very well kept.
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October 22, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
Camped in mid October, had great weather, and was outside of seagull nesting season. Lighthouse is audible 24/7, light sleepers will benefit from earplugs. Lots of opportunities to enjoy and experience wildlife and being in the wild, especially at night when all the day trippers have gone. Facilities were very well kept.
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October 22, 2023 Stayed at: 001, Loop: ANACAPA ISLAND AREA
Camped in mid October, had great weather, and was outside of seagull nesting season. Lighthouse is audible 24/7, light sleepers will benefit from earplugs. Lots of opportunities to enjoy and experience wildlife and being in the wild, especially at night when all the day trippers have gone. Facilities were very well kept.
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1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA 93001 United States
Elevation: 63 ft
Boat transportation can be arranged with Island Packers from Ventura or Channel Islands (Oxnard) Harbors.
To park headquarters in Ventura, California: Highway 101, exit Victoria or Seaward to Ventura Harbor.
Access to Anacapa Island is available via Highway 101, with exits for Victoria or Seaward leading to Ventura Harbor, where boat transportation can be arranged.
The closest entrance is: Anacapa Island Landing Cove
Approximate drive: 0.5 mi · 1 min
Check in time
11AM
Check out time
11AM
Last updated: October 22, 2026
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Elevation: 36 ft
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