All Channel Islands places
49 places
1Inspiration PointAnacapa’s classic cliff-edge panorama of islands and Pacific
2Arch Rock (Anacapa Island)Signature sea arch a short paddle from East Anacapa’s dock
3Point BennettRemote rookery with thousands of seals and sea lions
4Santa Cruz IslandThe island for hikes, foxes, and sea-cave adventure
5Scorpion AnchorageAll-in-one hub for hikes, sea caves, and kelp snorkeling
6Potato Harbor OverlookClifftop window onto a turquoise, potato-shaped cove
7Torrey Pines GroveRare island grove of ancient Torrey pines with coastal views
8Cavern PointCliff‑top overlook with big ocean views and seasonal whale watching
9Channel Islands Adventure CompanyGuided sea-cave kayaking at Scorpion with expert, eco-minded guides
10East Anacapa IslandClifftop lighthouse views, seabirds, and spring wildflowers above the Pacific
11Montañon PeakHighest accessible island summit with big 360-degree views
Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor CenterHarborfront gateway with exhibits, live tide pool, and rooftop views
12Santa Rosa IslandRemote island of wild beaches, Torrey pines, and foxes
13Scorpion RanchHistoric ranch hub for hikes, kelp snorkeling, and sea cave kayaking
14Torrey Pines Overlook (Santa Rosa Island)Rare island pines meet sweeping ocean-and-canyon views
Upper Scorpion CampgroundSheltered island basecamp with water spigots, beach access, and fox cameos
Anacapa Island CampgroundRemote bluff‑top camping with big ocean views and nesting seabirds
15Lobo CanyonRemote, sculpted sandstone canyon that spills onto a wild coast
Lower Scorpion CampgroundTent-only island basecamp with beach access and resident foxes
16Cathedral CoveClifftop window onto kelp forests, sea caves, and marine life
17Painted CaveColossal, color-streaked sea cave best seen by boat
18San Miguel IslandWindblown wilderness with colossal seal and sea lion colonies
19Santa Barbara IslandCliff-ringed island with seabirds, seals, and stellar snorkeling
20Water Canyon BeachRemote 2-mile white-sand beach with wind and solitude
21Anacapa IslandCliff-top island of arches, gulls, and sweeping ocean views
Del Norte CampgroundRemote ridge-top sites with big views and real solitude
22Smugglers CoveRemote cove with big views at the end of a stout hike
Water Canyon CampgroundWind-sheltered island basecamp steps from Water Canyon Beach
23Anacapa Island LightHistoric cliff-top light with big views and seabird action
24Caliche ForestOtherworldly fossilized tree casts in windswept dunes
25Landing CoveCliffside dock and ladder to Anacapa’s kelp-filled playground
26Skunk PointRemote white-sand point with dunes, tidepools, and shorebirds
Anacapa Island Ranger StationCliff‑top ranger hub with exhibits, views, and gull drama
27Cuyler HarborSan Miguel’s wild white‑sand landing with seals and sweeping cliffs
28Signal PeakRemote island high point with big ocean views and seabirds
Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor CenterSmall harbor visitor center with a rooftop deck and big views
29Bechers BayWindswept white-sand beach and main gateway to Santa Rosa Island
30Lighthouse Keepers’ QuartersSpanish Revival quarters beside a windswept 1932 lighthouse
San Miguel Island CampgroundRemote, wind-battered bluff camp with prolific wildlife
Santa Barbara Island CampgroundBluff-top primitive sites with ocean panoramas and prolific seabirds
31Prisoners HarborQuiet island landing with history, wetlands, and trailheads
32Smugglers Ranch HouseRestored 1889 ranch house tucked above secluded Smugglers Cove
33Pelican BayGuided hike to a quiet, pebble cove on Santa Cruz’s north shore
34Scorpion AdobeRanch-era adobe steps from Scorpion Anchorage with island history
35Vail and Vickers RanchHistoric island ranch complex with exterior views and quiet picnic lawn
36Frenchy’s CoveRemote boat-in tidepools on West Anacapa's cobble beach
37SS Winfield Scott (shipwreck)Shallow Gold Rush wreck amid Anacapa’s kelp forests
38Scorpion RockOffshore seabird sanctuary with misty cliffs and marine views
39Frys HarborTiny beach cove with quarry ruins and a shore boat landing
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Channel Islands Tour Guide
Channel Islands, narrated.
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.
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Inspiration Point: Anacapa's Best ViewListen
“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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