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Channel Islands
Tossed like so many lost pearls off the coast, the Channel Islands are SoCal's an-
swer to the Galapagos. Centuries ago, seafaring Chumash tribespeople estab-
lished villages on remote rocks. Today the islands support an abundance of mar-
ine life, from coral-reef creatures to giant colonies of pinnipeds. Get back to nature
in Channel Islands National Park, a wildlife haven with sea kayaking and snorkel-
ing opportunities, as well as challenging hiking trails and rustic campgrounds, or
make a more civilized excursion to Avalon on Catalina Island.
Anacapa Island
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