ISLAS DEL GOLFO DE CALIFORNIA [CALIFORNIA GULF ISLANDS]

As part of the incredible view of Bahía de los Ángeles, there is a wide biological and ecological richness in these islands. Its climate is related to cool flows from the Pacific ocean, which sends humidity condensations.  The flora is one of the most important elements in this site, with almost 2,700 species of plants. The California Gulf islands represent an important place for several sea bird species nesting, such as sea sparrows; likewise, there are reproductive colonies of California Sea Wolf. The islands altogether were declared as a Protected Natural Area on August 2 of 1978, but it was not until late 1995 that operations started, there currently are personnel, infrastructure, and a management and work program for the development of several projects leading to the sustainable use of natural resources.

What to do

• Nature watching
• Scouting
• Kayaking
• Diving
• Windsurfing
• Camping

How to get there

You may visit the islands by hiring a specialized guide in Bahía de los Ángeles. For further information please contact the Dirección Regional del Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna Islas del Golfo de California [Regional Directorate’s office for the Protection of Flora and Fauna of the California Gulf  Islands] or a service provider within the Bahía de los Ángeles area.

Permits

A permit issued by the Dirección del Área de Protección de las Islas del Golfo [Directorate’s office for the Gulf Islands Area Protection] is required for visiting and camping in the islands. It may be acquired in the offices located in Bahía de los Ángeles. 

Surface

380,000 ha.

Equipment needed

If camping in the islands, you need to take the corresponding equipment, tents, chairs, coolers, gas stove, water, etc. If hiking or watching flora and fauna, we recommend you using sunblock lotion, and taking binoculars with you, along with a map, a compass, and a photographic camera.

Main Islands

• Ángel de la Guarda
• Partida
• San Luis, Encantada
• Smith
• Punta Partida
• Salsipuedes
• San Lorenzo
• Coronados
• Del Carmen
• San José
• Espíritu Santo
• San Pedro Mártir
• San Pedro Nolasco
• San Ignacio
• San Felipe
• Garrapata
• Mero
• Rasa
• Tiburón