Guided Elephant Seal Tours (December-March)

Elephant seal tours are happening! Space is limited to 15 people per tour. Make reservations through Reserve California to guarantee a spot. Cost is $10.99 ($7 tour fee plus a $3.99 reservation fee).

Walk-up spots may be available but are not guaranteed. Cost without a reservation is $7.

Parking is $10 and supports the park.

Open Walk season (April-November)
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily

Admittance to the reserve for your self-guided walk requires a free permit that can be obtained at the entrance station or the Marine Education Center. Call the park for more information.

For all tours, layered clothing, closed-toed shoes, and rain/wind gear are strongly advised. Umbrellas and strollers are not permitted inside the dune area. Pets and drones are not allowed in the park.

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset

Day-Use Area 7 a.m. to Sunset

Day-Use Area Sunrise to Sunset

8 a.m. to Sunset

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to 1/2 hour after sunset

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset

Rancho del Oso Day-Use Area, daily 8 a.m. to sunset

Waddell Beach Day-Use Area, daily 8 a.m. to sunset

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset

Day-Use Area 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• May 1 to Oct. 31 – 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Nov. 1 to April 30 – 8 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset

Day-Use Area Sunrise to Sunset

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset

Day-Use Area 8 a.m. to Sunset