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Anacapa Island

On The Horizon
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Anacapa Island appeared ahead. From the distance its three islands can be discerned. East Anacapa Island to the left, Middle Anacapa Island in the center, and West Anacapa Island to the right. All told a mere 699 acres (283 hectares).


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West Anacapa Island
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West Anacapa Island rose from the water like a massive hill. It was formed by a volcano so has no natural source of fresh water.


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Smaller Boulders
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Boulders separated West Anacapa Island from Middle Anacapa Island.


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Western End
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The western-most end of West Anacapa Island was composed of heavily eroded stone.


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Hilly Ridge
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A hilly ridge ran over the top of West Anacapa Island. Although it appeared narrow, it was said to be wide enough to easily walk.


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Eroded Caves
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Surf eroded caves lined areas of the shore. Note the presence of grasses and other ground covering plants that gradually convert the volcanic surface into soil.


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The Sign
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On the shore of West Anacapa Island was a sign for those in doubt. Notice, in this closeup, the presence of ground covering plants.


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Frenchy's Cove
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The "Welcome to Frency's Cove" sign described the area as "Day Use Area. Sorry No Camping."


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Frenchy's Cove Sign
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The "Welcome to Frenchy's Cove" sign described the area as for "Day Use Only," and added, "Sorry No Camping."


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Small Natural Arch
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Boulders separated West Anacapa Island from Middle Anacapa Island. Up close those boulders could be mistaken for islands themselves. Here was a small natural arch in one.


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Betwixt Boulder
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One of the small boulders separating Middle Anacapa Island from West Anacapa Island.


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Layered Outcroppings
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Layered outcroppings on Middle Anacapa Island extended into green shallow water.


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Surf Between Rocks
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Closeup shot of the surf between two separating rocks. Imagine trying to cross this on foot at low tide.


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Keyhole Rock
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A large natural arch in one of the outcroppings jutting out from Middle Anacapa Island resembled a keyhole.


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Base Of Keyhole
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Closeup of Keyhole Rock a the bottom of the keyhole.


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Sheer Cliff
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The face of Middle Anacapa Island was a sheer cliff all the way down to the water. Just off the cliff face was a rock with birds.


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Eroded Outcroppings
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One of the outcroppings jutting into the sea had been eroded away over time to become this boulder tooth, its top white-edged because of birds.


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Middle Anacapa Island
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Here Middle Anacapa Island ranged away, as seen from just offshore of East Anacapa Island (screen left).


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Wider Gap
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The gap between East Anacapa Island (to the left) and Middle Anacapa Island (to the right) was wide with just a few low bird-crowned rocks.


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Bird Crowned Rock
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The rocks surrounding these islands provided perching and nesting for many sorts of birds. Here were cormorants and brown pelicans.


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East Anacapa Island
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East Anacapa Island was edged at its waterline with golden kelp.


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The Lighthouse
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The lighthouse on East Anacapa Island was built in 1912 by the United States Lighthouse Service.


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A Crane
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A crane on the cliff of East Anacapa Island was used to haul supplies up from boats to the lighthouse.


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Classic Lighthouse View
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The classic shot of the East Anacapa Island lighthouse as seen from offshore.


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Stairs Led Up
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Stairs led up from the boat dock to the top of East Anacapa Island. The stairs were closed at this time for repair. The sign read:

Anacapa Island
Channel Islands
National Park


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The Boat Dock
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The boat dock at East Anacapa Island. Here is where day tours and overnight campers would be dropped off, had the stairs been open.


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Arch Rock
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Arch Rock was a natural arch located in the water just off the end of East Anacapa Island.


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Brown Pelicans
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Brown Pelicans lined the cliff top of East Anacapa Island.


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End Of East Anacapa Island
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The End of East Anacapa Island had lower cliffs and pinnacle-like rocks just offshore with the lighthouse up a gentle slope behind.


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End Of East Anacapa Island
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East Anacapa Island as viewed from the sea off its very end.


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Behind East Anacapa Island
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The bird-crowned end of East Anacapa Island as viewed from around behind it.


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Sea Lions
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Low rocks in the sea on the back side of East Anacapa Island provided a sunny resting place for sea lions.


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Sea Cave
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Sea Lions bordered the entry to a sea cave on the back side of East Anacapa Island.


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Cliff Face
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The cliff face located on the backside of East Anacapa Island.


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Big Tooth
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A giant tooth rose out of the water just behind East Anacapa Island.


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East Met Middle
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East Anacapa Island to the right with Middle Anacapa Island to the left, and West Anacapa Island far behind.


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