Anacapa Island — ‘anyapax
Volcanic sea cliffs, sea caves, and iconic Arch Rock. Accessible by boat with historic lighthouse and wildlife viewing.
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Frenchy’s Cove — pasnene luqtikay
Boat-only island landing. Tidepools and snorkeling. Pelican nesting closure Jan–Oct.
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Frenchy’s Cove — pasnene luqtikay
Wave-sculpted cobblestones meet protected tidepools—see sea stars, anemones, chitons up close. Boat access, Nov–Dec only.
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San Miguel Island — tuqan
Windswept plateau harbouring 30,000+ pinnipeds and dramatic Chumash archaeological sites 11,600 years old.
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Santa Barbara Island — siwotʰ
Twin volcanic peaks, seals, and seabirds—the smallest, most remote Channel Island.
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Santa Cruz Island — limuw
Largest Channel Island: 96-square-mile wilderness with Painted Cave sea cave and endemic island scrub-jay.
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Santa Rosa Island — wima
Windswept Channel Island with sandy beaches, rare Torrey pines, and 13,000 years of archaeology.
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