San Miguel Island

Good camping experience away from the shore. It's a special experience not easily gained on the mainland.

My favorite vacation spot. XOXO

My favorite vacation spot. XOXO

This was my second time staying on the island (the last time was 14 years ago). Island Packers are always so great, even with the Covid safety requirements. Once on the island, it was heaven! The hike out to Point Bennett this time was long, hot and exposed (last time I went, the weather was much cooler, so it didn’t seem like such a drag). I would’ve rather stayed and enjoyed the beach, with crystal clear waters soft, fine sand, and plenty of wildlife to see and enjoy.

This was my second time staying on the island (the last time was 14 years ago). Island Packers are always so great, even with the Covid safety requirements. Once on the island, it was heaven! The hike out to Point Bennett this time was long, hot and exposed (last time I went, the weather was much cooler, so it didn’t seem like such a drag). I would’ve rather stayed and enjoyed the beach, with crystal clear waters soft, fine sand, and plenty of wildlife to see and enjoy.

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 mi 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 mi 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.