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JOIN OUR EXCURSION FOR A DAY TRIP TO EAST END LANDING COVE!
East Anacapa Island Day Trip Options
➤ One way trip from Ventura or Oxnard to East Anacapa Island
➤ Return trip from East Anacapa Island to Ventura or Oxnard
East Anacapa Island Highlights
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Passenger disembark at Anacapa Island landing platform. Photo by Dan Harding
Anacapa Island day trip visitors depart the boat by stepping onto a ladder at the Landing Cove where you climb several rungs to a wooden dock. From the dock there is a winding set of over 157 steps that take you to the island plateau about 200 feet above sea level for stunning coastal views.
Once on the plateau the hiking is easy. There are approximately 1.5 miles of trails on East Anacapa. You will find a small visitor center with a picnic area and vault style toilets.
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Anacapa Island is a cliff island and there is no beach access at this area of the island. Access to the landing cove for snorkeling or kayaking is done via a ladder to the water from the dock. Kayaks must be lowered from the dock to the water and then must be returned to the dock area prior to the boat’s return for island pickup.
An historic lighthouse still operates on the island and the buildings once used to house Coast Guard personnel have been converted into facilities for the National Park Service.
On the Plateau of Anacapa Island Photo by Dan Harding
What You Need to Know & Bring
➤ Please arrive at your harbor of departure 45 minutes before your scheduled mainland departure.
➤ Pack food and drink for your time on the island. A small cooler with a single handle or a backpack will help to protect your food from the small animals and birds that populate the islands year-round. There are no shops or restaurants on the island.
➤ There is NO Fresh/Potable Water on Anacapa Island. You must bring water to meet your requirements.
➤ Visitors to the island must take all their trash with them when they depart the island.
➤ Flat shoes with rubber soles are best for both the boat and the island. We recommend hiking shoes. We suggest passengers do not wear loose or leather soled sandals or flip flops on your island adventure.
➤Weather conditions can change rapidly in the Santa Barbara Channel. It is always best to dress in layers and bring a jacket/sweatshirt (even in the summer months).
Please Note
Due to its size and orientation, the Landing Cove at Anacapa Island is more affected by sea conditions than other landing sites in the Park. Island Packers anticipates making landing on all scheduled trips. However, landing decisions can frequently only be made on-site by the vessel captains. As such, Island Packers does not guarantee landing at Anacapa Island. In the event a scheduled landing trip is unable to land, passengers will have ticket costs prorated.