We spent spring break 2019 in LA. The constant 70 degree weather and sun- it was beautiful. Our very first full day in California we braved the Saturday traffic to head get to Channel Island National Park. We booked a noon departure and a 4pm return time, which meant only 3 hours (or less) time hiking on the island. But getting to an earlier departure time would have never worked with the traffic- we were staying south of LA near the airport and Ventura was very far north.
We spent time on the boat ride deciding on a hike since we new time would be limited when we got to the island. We picked a short 2 mile Cavern Point Loop hike keeping us close to where our boat was docked as they reminded us over and over if we were late we would stay on the island. Right away we saw the native island fox in the campground.
We followed the directions of the hike of finding a trail through the campground that went out of the valley. There was a slight mist in the air and the clouds were beautiful. When we got to the turn around we saw beautiful vistas in what looked like a half mile away. It was really 2 more miles to Potato Harbor but it was worth the extra hike and running to get back to our boat.
On the boat ride home we encountered a pod of Dolphins hunting. The boat stayed with them and it was an awesome experiences seeing dolphins as far as the eye could see jumping. We made it back to mainland 30 minutes late but it was totally worth it.
It was such a fun trip and a great way to start our spring break!
