What a gem of a place! Advisable to book boat ride to island in advance if you’re traveling from different state to make sure you don’t miss out on this beautiful national park. Island packers provide ferry services to island from Ventura, CA. The boat ride to island is breathtaking. We were fortunate to see hundreds of dolphins and at the same time disappointed to not see whales but apparently there are boat tours available just for the whale watching if that’s what you’re looking for. The boat ride can get bumpy depending on the weather so make sure you take your sea sickness medicine and sit in the back to avoid the risk of getting sick. The island won’t disappoint you though. It’s beautiful place but includes lot of hiking so if that’s not your thing avoid it. There are moderate hikes/trails available and still give you beautiful views of ocean and surroundings. However some of the trails can get really challenging since there are no restrooms or dining facilities on the island. Make sure to take plenty of water with you to avoid dehydration since you won’t find many water fountain except one at the beginning of the trail. Beautiful place to kayak unfortunately we were unable to do it this time. Camping options are available but need well advance reservations keep in mind. Hope this review finds you helpful and enjoy this beautiful place which is still mostly untouched by human hands.