Part of the Channel Islands National Park, this volcanic island is one of the smallest in the Channel Islands archipelago. The island itself is comprised of three small islets, each of which exhibits unique geological landmarks formed due to erosive action over the years. Sea stacks, caves, arches, and blowholes make up some of the formations on the island. A marine wonderland, the island is also home to a host of flora and fauna, as well as a thriving birdlife. From majestic sea lions that throng the shore to Great White sharks and endemic plant species, there is much to discover on the island whose natural elements create a conducive habitat for a host of species. Tourists visiting the island will find plenty to explore on a one-day trip, although they should be aware that resources on the island are limited.
The Thomas Gould Jr. House is located at Ventura, California. This historic house was designed by Henry Mather Greene in American Craftsman style of architecture. It was built in 1924 C.E and was added to the National Registrar of Historic Places on December 23, 2005.
Hidden off the coast of Southern California's busy mainland, this wonderful sanctuary takes visitors on an insightful journey through marine conservation efforts, which enables them to learn more about threatened species, habitats that need protection, and a host of other well-preserved vestiges of culture, history, and nature. The sanctuary comprises of and protects the waters that surround islands such as San Miguel, Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, and Anacapa. Within these waters, one will not only find rare and endangered marine species and their habitats but also cultural landmarks of the native Chumash people and age-old shipwrecks that also lie within the realm of protection of the sanctuary. Visitors can explore all this and more through a host of recreational activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, and scuba diving.
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Inspiration Point offers some of the most rewarding views of the Channel Islands National Park's natural beauty. Its vantage atop a hunk of volcanic rock opens up to sweeping vistas of the western section of the island, which is home to sea stacks and rugged bluffs. You can often spot brown pelicans that rest atop these bluffs.
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A scenic lookout point of Channel Island National Park, Pinniped Point is named for the lovely pinnipeds that can be spotted from its bluff. The lookout point offers an excellent vantage to spot elephant seals and sea lions as they bask in the sun. Take a trip up to Pinniped Point and experience the beauty of nature.
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