This is a great way to take a relaxed vacation, away from people. We visited in mid December, and had very pleasant weather, even though the nights were a little cooler. The scenery, ocean life, and bird life are beautiful. If you are visiting for the day, take a hike over to Potatoe Harbor, or take a guided tour with Channel Island Adventure Company on a Kyack ride. If you are camping, consider taking a hike over to Smugglers Beach as the beach over there is beautiful.
Be prepared to be on the look out for wildlife. We were privileged to see foxes, ravens, scrub jays, seals, Sea lions, Spotted Towhee, Bald Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Sea Urchins, dolphins, humpback whales, and sea stars.
Some things to keep in mind.
-There is no transportation on the Island except for walking.
-There is only pit toilets on the Island, but they are relatively nice.
-When hiking take enough water, as there is very little shade on the Island except for in the campground.
-The water on the Island at Scorpion Canyon is drinkable and doesn't taste to bad.
-If camping, pack in backpacking style as you have to hike everything in to the campground.
-Be prepared to keep all scents in the Animal proof boxes as the foxes and crows are great theaves. Even visiting for the day, don't let your backpack unwatched as the foxes /ravens are around.
-Take all the food you will need. Either a small propane stove, or self heating O'Meal packs of food.