Guided Elephant Seal Walk

Come out to see the Elephant Seals and their pups on a guided walk led by a volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve.  The trail to see the elephant seals includes a 3-4 mile hike and is considered moderate with varied terrain including sand dunes.

I always have a great time when I come out to see the Elephant Seals!

There is a $10 charge for parking at the site. Plan to arrive early to check out the wonderful visitor center.

What Should I Bring?

• Elephant seal walks are conducted rain or shine.
• Visitors should bring hooded rain gear,a warm jacket, layered clothing, and sturdy walking shoes. Bring water for drinking on the trail. 
• Cameras and photography are permitted. 
• Binoculars are helpfull for seeing seals further out on the beaches and on the island.

What Not To Bring

• For safety reasons, use of umbrellas are not permitted on the walks. 
• No food is allowed on the tour, but you may picnic in designated areas before or after the guided walk.
• Pets are not allowed in the park and cannot be left inside parked vehicles in the parking lot