Popular Trips in Año Nuevo State Reserve
Guided tour of Ano Nuevo to see the elephant seals.
Hiking Año Nuevo State Preserve to see elephant seals in molting season
Hiking, Año Nuevo State Preserve, California, United States
4.5 miles
4.5 miles
Perfect sunny day to hike out to the Pacific Coast shoreline at Año Nuevo State Preserve, north of Santa Cruz, to see the male elephant seals hanging around for molting season. Flat, mostly easy hike (4.5 miles), but lots of sand that can be very tiring. Full hike write-up at Two-Heel Drive.
Ok, this was supposed to be a nice leisurely stroll.But it was over two miles out with a good chunk walking through sand dunes. Just a little tough on the feet when you are wearing sandals.About half way out, however, you start hearing the snorts of the elephant seals. It is a deep gutteral sound that moves you to pick up your pace. When you finally see these monsters, it is amazing....
School trip to ano nuevo to check out mating Elephant Seals
Standard Tour of Ano Nuevo Elephant Seal Preserve. We were about a week too late to really see the mating season. Also, the docent said that the seals are much more active when it's cold and raining.
Main group of breeding female elephant seals.Outline of harem as of 2 Feb 2009, when there were about 630 females present.
