Channel Islands National Park

“Five wind-swept islands off the California coast — the 'Galápagos of North America.'”

Best season

Spring & summer

Trip length

2–3 days

Acres

249,561

Region

Pacific Coast

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Highlights

Anacapa Arch
40-ft sea arch with the Anacapa lighthouse perched behind it.
Painted Cave
One of the world's largest sea caves — ¼ mile deep, kayak only.
Santa Cruz Island
Largest island; home to the endemic island fox and Scorpion Anchorage.

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