Join YSC for a guided walk at Año Nuevo State Park, home to a large colony of Elephant Seals, during their breeding season.
When: Saturday, January 10, 2027 10:30 am. Tour starts 11:00am SHARP, duration: 2.5hours.
Where: 1 New Year’s Creek Road, Pescadero. Año Nuevo State Park is located off Highway 1, halfway between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz
Walk: 3-mile moderately strenuous walk over rolling sand dunes.
Parking: $10, we encourage carpool and splitting the fee
Carpool: join this WhatsApp group to coordinate carpool https://chat.whatsapp.com/G4Q6vcmdIdk78SmAkq8m7n?s=cl&p=i&mlu=4&ilr=4&iam=2
Walk: 3-mile moderately strenuous walk over rolling sand dunes.
Parking: $10, we encourage carpool and splitting the fee
Carpool: join this WhatsApp group to coordinate carpool https://chat.whatsapp.com/G4Q6vcmdIdk78SmAkq8m7n?s=cl&p=i&mlu=4&ilr=4&iam=2
The program:
- We will start at the Año Nuevo State Park where a docent naturalist will lead a journey to view a large colony of Northern elephant seals. In the month of December, male elephant seals arrive along the shore of Año Nuevo State Park to establish hierarchy, while pregnant females come ashore to birth to their pups.
- Then we will head to Half Moon Bay for drinks and a late lunch. Lunch will be at Taqueria Tres Amigos 270 Cabrillo Hwy S Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. Lunch is not included in the ticket price and is self paid.
Elephant seals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3fiK2HE1kI
What Should I Bring?
- Elephant seal walks are conducted rain or shine. Winter weather can be very cold and windy, even on sunny days. Rain is frequent and the trail may be muddy with small puddles.
- Visitors should bring hooded rain gear, a warm jacket, layered clothing, and sturdy walking shoes. Bring water for drinking on the trail.
- Binoculars are helpful for seeing seals further out on the beaches and on the island.
What Not To Bring
- For safety reasons, umbrellas are not permitted on the walks.
- Baby strollers are also not permitted for safety reasons.
- No food is allowed on the tour.
- Pets are not allowed in the park and cannot be left inside parked vehicles in the parking lot.
Vi ses!