Ano Nuevo State Park - Elephant Seal Tour - Dock of the Bay
December 15, 2024 @ 10:20AM — 1:40PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Año Nuevo State Park: 1 New Years Creek Rd Pescadero, CA 94060 Get Directions
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Dock of the Bay
Join Saved By Nature in partnership with California State Parks for a special opportunity to learn about northern elephant seals! Did you know male elephant seals can weigh up to 4,500 pounds! We'll get to see them up close in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve!
Binoculars: We will be providing a pair to all participants.
Parking fee: Waived. We'll send you your pass as we get closer to the event.
Elephant seal tours: are limited to 15 people, so please let us know at least 72 hours in advance if you will not be able to attend so someone else can benefit.
Here are some reminders from the Interpreters at Año Nuevo:
- No food, candy or drinks may be consumed during the walk. Water is okay. We will have food before or after the walk.
- The walk is 2 1/2 hours long and covers a walking distance of 3 miles. There are some areas where we will have to walk on sand.
- Weather at Año Nuevo can be cold, wet and windy. We advise that you dress warmly and wear sturdy walking shoes; bring rain gear and a hat.
- We also recommend that you bring a camera and binoculars to add to the pleasure of your walk.
Group arrives at 10:20 am.
Hike is from 10:40 am - 1:10 pm.
Lunch is from 1:10 pm - 1:40 pm.
Distance: 3.0 mi.
Elevation Gain: 181 ft.
Type: Out and Back
Items to bring:
- Layers + comfortable clothing (check the weather before leaving)
- Snacks (we’ll have extra in case you forget)
- Water Bottle
- Hat and/or sunscreen
- Camera
Parking Location: Ano Nuevo Parking Lot - 1 New Years Creek Rd, Pescadero, CA 94060
Meeting: The group meets at the picnic benches to the left of the restrooms at the main parking lot.
Bathrooms: Yes, there are restrooms at the parking lot.
Hike Map: -- HIKE MAP HERE
Park Brochure: -- link
This project is funded by Saved By Nature.