Getting Oriented

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• Anacapa. Tiny Anacapa is a 5-mile stretch of three islets, with towering cliffs, caves, natural bridges, and rich kelp forests.
• San Miguel. The park's westernmost island (access permit required), has an ancient caliche forest and hundreds of archaeological sites chronicling the Native Americans’ 13,000-year history on the islands. More than 30,000 pinnipeds (seals and sea lions) hang out on the island's beaches during certain times of year.
• Santa Barbara. More than 5 miles of trails crisscross this tiny island, known for its wildlife viewing and native plants. It's a favorite destination for diving, snorkeling, and kayaking.
• Santa Cruz. The park's largest island offers some of the best hikes and kayaking opportunities, as well as one of the world's largest and deepest sea caves.
• Santa Rosa. Campers love to stay on Santa Rosa, with its myriad hiking opportunities, stunning white-sand beaches, and rare grove of Torrey pines. It's also the only island accessible by plane.