Anacapa is the smallest of the northern islands of the Channel Islands archipelago, and is within the Channel Islands National Park. It is 9 miles (7.8 nmi; 14 km) across the Santa Barbara Channel from …

Feb 8, 2024 · Seeming to change shape in the summer fog or afternoon heat, the three islets of Anacapa look like an island of deception or a mirage. Almost five miles long, these islets …

A photo guide and exploration of the closest island in Channel Islands National Park, Anacapa. Highlights: Lighthouse, Inspiration Point.

Anacapa is a rainbow of color created by the bloom of native wildflowers from February through April. Intensity and duration of the bloom differs a bit each year due to varied rainfall and temperature.

In actuality, Anacapa is comprised of three islets — East, Middle and West Anacapa — each comprised of towering sea cliffs, sea caves, and stunning rock formations like Arch Rock, a 40-foot high natural …

Apr 6, 2023 · Unlike the other Channel Islands, which are covered in miles and miles of hiking trails, Anacapa is quite small — there are just three miles of trail on the eastern islet, where visitors are...

Together these islets make up Anacapa Island, which is nearly five miles long. The rugged island features wave-eroded volcanic shores, towering sea cliffs, caves, and natural bridges, including the …

Visit Anacapa Island in the springtime to see one of Channel Islands National Park’s most brilliant wildflower displays. See marine mammals up close and explore more than 100 sea caves by …

Anacapa is actually a narrow chain of three islands appropriately called East, Middle, and West Anacapa. Emerging from the fog of the Santa Barbara Channel, Anacapa Island drifts in and out of …

The rocky shores of Anacapa are perfect resting and breeding areas for California sea lions and harbor seals. Anacapa's rich kelp forests (ideal for kayaking, snorkeling, and diving) and tidepool areas …