Anacapa Island
★★★★☆
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From spectacular walls and deep drop-offs to dive-bombing sea lions, wrecks, and relaxing kelp, Anacapa Island, the smallest of the Channel Islands, has it all. Although Anacapa Island is only reachable by boat, there are several dive charter operations that leave from the mainland daily, making it very accessible
This is one of the best islands to dive with curious sea lions within the Channel Islands. You’ll also see every kelp forest fish species, seals, lobster, crab, and nudibranchs.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Sea Lion
84
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#2
Garibaldi Damselfish
81
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#3
Spiny Lobster
27
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#4
Lobster
24
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#5
Nudibranch
23
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#6
Seal
21
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#7
Crab
13
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Wrasse
12
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Bottlenose Dolphin
8
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#10
Grouper/Basslets
8
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
