#offbeat USA #Anacapa Island, California

Tripoto
2nd Jun 2015
Photo of #offbeat USA #Anacapa Island, California by Bibek Chaudhuri

Anacapa Island is a hidden gem of California. Situated on Pacific Ocean , this stunning island is a must visit place for adventure freaks. You can reach the island by ferry from Ventura Harbour.

Photo of Anacapa Island, California, USA by Bibek Chaudhuri

How to book Tickets?

Tickets can be pre booked from https://islandpackers.com/home/

Return trip for Adults (13-54 yrs) costs $63.00, for Seniors(55+ yrs) its $58.00 & for child its $45.00

(Rates as on 2021)

Photo of Anacapa Island, California, USA by Bibek Chaudhuri

How to reach?

It's a 1 hr 5 min drive by car from Los Angeles to Ventura Harbour in Ventura county via US 101 N. Take island cruise from harbour to Anacapa Island.

It takes approximately 2 hours to reach the island.

Photo of #offbeat USA #Anacapa Island, California by Bibek Chaudhuri

Planning

1. Check weather conditions & wind speed on day of travel. Ferries are usually cancelled due to inclemental weather & also due to high wind speed.

Check https://windalert.com/spot/71382 for windspeed predictions.

They will refund money incase trip gets cancelled

2.Do carry suncream, plenty of water & preferably a cap

3.You can buy food from the ferry (like sandwiches). Note , there is nothing in the island

4.Do carry wind cheater as it gets extremely windy in high seas.

Photo of #offbeat USA #Anacapa Island, California by Bibek Chaudhuri

What to visit ?

1. Cruise company will provide a guide who will take you for a walking tour of the island

2. You don't have to pay extra for guide charges

3. Guide will follow a pre destined path to take you from the jetty to other extreme end of the island. It takes appxmly 20-30 mins

4. It's advisable to stick with the guide all times

5. Do spend enough time near the cliff (pic ). Its absolutely stunning & yes take loads of photos. Advisable to check the sun position(If applicable) while taking photos & carry camera filter.

6. Guide will let you know the time of return ferry. It's an absolute must that you adhere to the timelines; else you risk spending a night in the island (in extreme climatic conditions)

7. You will be have 3-4 hrs to explore the island.

Photo of #offbeat USA #Anacapa Island, California by Bibek Chaudhuri