Elephant seals are on view at the Año Nuevo State Reserve. The park is located south of Pescadero and offers hiking for the wilderness protection area.
Hours:
8am-Sunset
Tips: Layered clothing and heavy shoes recommended.
Guided walks every quarter-hour ($4). No pets allowed.
Butano State Park is located five miles south of Pescadero in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Visitors can enjoy fine hiking through its redwood groves in the 2,200 acre park. There are view of the ocean and the nearby Año Nuevo Islands.
Pescadero State Beach is located south of Half Moon Bay on Highway 1. It has a mile of beach with tide pools, sandy coves, fishing spots and a marsh across the road with good bird watching opportunities.