San Miguel Island

Reluctant to discuss this as its still a far away, uncrowded, beautiful destination. There is some hardship required to get to camp, overcoming the wind, fog, wet mornings and hiking long distances.... On second thought ya'll better avoid this spot. Thanks.
Cardwell point- sunny September Weekday AM. A few very very large Bull Elephant Seals, several adult female mom sea lions, and a multitude of sea lion pups playing tag, king of the mountain and other shenanigans atop all these large lounging pinnipeds. About the cutest thing I have witnessed, ever.
If your a water person- wetsuit, fins, face mask... there is as much or more to explore below the surface. (enter far west end of the beach past the palm trees and swim thru the kelp beds towards the point).
It's a nearly 2 mile long beach to share with whomever else is out there, (not many).

Reluctant to discuss this as its still a far away, uncrowded, beautiful destination. There is some hardship required to get to camp, overcoming the wind, fog, wet mornings and hiking long distances.... On second thought ya'll better avoid this spot. Thanks.
Cardwell point- sunny September Weekday AM. A few very very large Bull Elephant Seals, several adult female mom sea lions, and a multitude of sea lion pups playing tag, king of the mountain and other shenanigans atop all these large lounging pinnipeds. About the cutest thing I have witnessed, ever.
If your a water person- wetsuit, fins, face mask... there is as much or more to explore below the surface. (enter far west end of the beach past the palm trees and swim thru the kelp beds towards the point).
It's a nearly 2 mile long beach to share with whomever else is out there, (not many).

Excellent adventure. Island Packers & the Park Naturalists/volunteers were knowledgeable , encouraging and fun.

Excellent adventure. Island Packers & the Park Naturalists/volunteers were knowledgeable , encouraging and fun.

We had a fabulous time on San Miguel island. The wildlife viewing was extraordinary. We saw fox pups with the most adorable faces peering up at us from the periphery of our campsite. At Cuyler Harbor, some juvenile elephant seals put on a show for us, mock-fighting with each other.
The park naturalist, Joel, and his wife were incredibly hospitable and knowledgeable. They led us on four hikes. At Pt. Bennett, we watched newborn Northern fur seals and sea lions doing what comes naturally in the surf. (Bring binoculars to see more). At Cardwell Pt., sea lion pups were learning to body-surf.

We had a fabulous time on San Miguel island. The wildlife viewing was extraordinary. We saw fox pups with the most adorable faces peering up at us from the periphery of our campsite. At Cuyler Harbor, some juvenile elephant seals put on a show for us, mock-fighting with each other.
The park naturalist, Joel, and his wife were incredibly hospitable and knowledgeable. They led us on four hikes. At Pt. Bennett, we watched newborn Northern fur seals and sea lions doing what comes naturally in the surf. (Bring binoculars to see more). At Cardwell Pt., sea lion pups were learning to body-surf.

The set up of sites is cozy, the few sites are not too far apart. The fathest south sites have the best view. The logistics getting your stuff, especially water, takes a little planning but it was worth it. The web site to reserv the site was easy and efficient.

The set up of sites is cozy, the few sites are not too far apart. The fathest south sites have the best view. The logistics getting your stuff, especially water, takes a little planning but it was worth it. The web site to reserv the site was easy and efficient.

Inge was an exceptional volunteer ranger, who made sure that we saw as much of the island as possible. The NOAA researchers were also very generous with their time.

Inge was an exceptional volunteer ranger, who made sure that we saw as much of the island as possible. The NOAA researchers were also very generous with their time.