National Park · CA
31 trails · 49 places · 47 audio stories for the drive
Parkwolf’s Channel Islands ranking
1SightInspiration PointAnacapa’s classic cliff-edge panorama of islands and Pacific
2SightArch Rock (Anacapa Island)Signature sea arch a short paddle from East Anacapa’s dock
3SightPoint BennettRemote rookery with thousands of seals and sea lions
4SightSanta Cruz IslandThe island for hikes, foxes, and sea-cave adventure
5SightScorpion AnchorageAll-in-one hub for hikes, sea caves, and kelp snorkeling
6SightPotato Harbor OverlookClifftop window onto a turquoise, potato-shaped cove
7SightTorrey Pines GroveRare island grove of ancient Torrey pines with coastal views
8SightCavern PointCliff‑top overlook with big ocean views and seasonal whale watching
9SightChannel Islands Adventure CompanyGuided sea-cave kayaking at Scorpion with expert, eco-minded guidesHiking
EasyInspiration Point Trail1.5 mi · 1.3 hrEasy 1.5-mile loop from the Anacapa visitor center to the park's signature ocean overlook.
ModeratePotato Harbor Trail5.2 mi · 2.8 hrA moderate 5.2-mile coastal out-and-back from Scorpion Anchorage to a clifftop view of Potato Harbor
ChallengingLobo Canyon Trail9.6 mi · 6 hrSculpted sandstone canyon to a wild, lonely Santa Rosa coast
ChallengingMontañon Ridge Trail10 mi · 6.5 hrA strenuous, exposed loop to Montañon Ridge with sweeping island and ocean views
ChallengingTorrey Pines Grove Loop7.5 mi · 4.5 hrA strenuous Santa Rosa Island loop through the rare Torrey pine grove
ChallengingPoint Bennett Trail16 mi · 6 hrRemote, ranger-led epic to roaring seal and sea lion colonies
ModerateCavern Point Loop2 mi · 1.3 hrShort bluff-top loop from Scorpion Ranch with huge ocean views and a steep start
EasySea Lion Rookery Trail2 mi · 1 hrExposed 2-mile round trip to a sea lion overlook
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Channel Islands Tour Guide
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Channel Islands National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
See the Channel Islands audio tourRecorded for this place
Inspiration Point: Anacapa's Best View“You're heading toward Inspiration Point, which has what many people consider the best panorama on Anacapa Island.”
Plays as you drive up to Inspiration Point in the Parkwolf Channel Islands Tour Guide.
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“Fantastic app with many points of information… It’s great to just turn on while you’re driving and it gives you an audio tour of the national Park. We love it!!!!”
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2,232 sightingsIsland FoxMost seen around 6 PMSighting map
282 sightingsHumpback WhaleMost seen around 9 AMSighting map
79 sightingsBlue WhaleMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
101 sightingsGrey WhaleMost seen around 8 AMSighting map
364 sightingsCalifornia Sea LionMost seen around noonSighting map
105 sightingsBald EagleMost seen around 5 PMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Channel Islands. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
The audio tour guide for the drive, plus offline maps, trails, and wildlife heatmaps for when the signal drops.