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Located within
San Mateo County California, the 4,000 acre Año Nuevo State
Reservation is the site of the largest mainland breeding colony in the
world for the northern elephant seal. A low, rocky, windswept point
which juts out into the Pacific Ocean, Año Nuevo SR sits just 5 miles
south of San Francisco and the Golden Gate. Offering a Visitor Center
with bookstore, restrooms, drinking water and picnic area, Año Nuevo
State Reservation remains undeveloped.
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Visitors hoping to see the seals during the winter breeding season are
urged to get their reservations early. Daily access to the reserve is
available via guided walks only.
The 3 mile (round trip) Año Nuevo Trail is available as a
guided walk and require about 2-5 hours. Advanced reservations for the
guided walks are strongly recommended.
Año Nuevo State Reservation is located just west of Highway 1, twenty
two miles north of Santa Cruz and 30 miles south of Half Moon Bay.
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