Viewing Elephant Seals in Point Reyes

Watch northern elephant seals in locations around Point Reyes at various times throughout the year.

bring your binoculars

From the Elephant Seal Overlook, you can witness the fascinating behavior of these animals, including male dominance contests, birthing of pups, and the interactions of mothers and pups.

You will hear the distinctive vocalizations of females and pups, as well as the powerful trumpeting of the adult males (referred to as “bulls”), which can be heard for over a mile.