East Anacapa Island Landing Cove

Ventura, California

About

Anacapa Island Landing Dock is a unique and challenging landing facility located on East Anacapa Island in Channel Islands National Park. The landing dock is a three-tiered structure built into the rocky cliff face, with 157 concrete and metal steps connecting the tiers. The dock provides access to the top of the island, where visitors can explore the historic lighthouse and surrounding area. The island's rugged terrain and steep cliffs make landing construction difficult, and the facility has undergone several renovations and upgrades over the years. Visitors can enjoy excellent watersports, including swimming, diving, snorkeling, and kayaking, but there are no lifeguards on the island. The underwater visibility is usually very good, and the water is teeming with life since it is located within a marine reserve. The landing dock is a testament to the ingenuity of the Lighthouse Service in providing access to their lighthouse installations, and it is the only remaining Lighthouse Service derrick landing system available for the general public to observe on the west coast.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• Tent Sites

Local Attractions

• Channel Islands National Park
• California