The Top 5 Natural Monuments in Año Nuevo State Park
Año Nuevo State Park’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 5
beautiful natural monuments in Año Nuevo State Park. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Año Nuevo State Park. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Elephant Seals Observation Point
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Great spot to safely observe the elephant seals on the beach below. It's relatively quiet in April when elephant seal moms and pups are resting on the beach while molting for a few weeks. Males return in June.
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Año Nuevo Point
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If you like nature and animals, this is the right place for you. A beautiful circular hiking trail offers good opportunities to observe cormorants and elephant seals. The local rangers …
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Año Nuevo State Park🐳Elephant Seal Marine Discovery Center
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The visitors center provides Marine Science about the Elephant seals nearby, 20 minutes walk down the trail. Get a permit from the visitor center, or a self-guided tour map outside …
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Observation beach of Elephant Seals
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Ideal spot to observe elephant seals on the beach; a unique experience! Be sure to keep a safe distance, they are wild animals!
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Ano Nuevo Beach Overlook ⛱️
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Nice hard packed trail leads to the bike rack where in season the rangers are offering tours of the elephant seal colony
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