Turtles, Seals, Dolphins, and Sea Otters

It's wonderful to see what lives in the sea!

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Harford Pier and Fisherman's Beach, Avila

Long beach with hundreds of pelicans and sailboats bobbing in the water. Stunning views and outdoor cafe on Harford pier.

Elephant Seal Vista Point, San Simeon

Beaches absolutely covered in massive elephant seals, and sometimes their babies.

Turtle Beach, or Laniakea Beach

Pretty beach popular with surfers and nice for a warm, calm swim. Turtles are often seen here.

Manatee Center and Backus Museum, Fort Pierce

High deck where you can watch manatees in the canal.

Manatee Lagoon, Riviera Beach

Two-level modern winter manatee viewing center with walkway by the water.

Coleman Park Harborwalk (sea otters!), Morro Bay

A walkway from Coleman Park to the base of Morro Rock, with views of sea otters on the left!

Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach

Kids love to see the recovering turtles in the outdoor tanks, and to learn about turtles from the exhibits at this attractive center.

La Jolla Cove and Scripps Park Walk

Heavenly area with seals, perfect cove, flowers hugging the cliff, and 1.5km walk above the sea.

Children's Pool (seals), La Jolla

Amazing place to see seals, and from Dec-May, their pups.

William R. Hearst State Beach, Winery, Schoolhouse

Magical beach with lagoon, pier, and eucalyptus forest. Hearst Ranch Winery, over the sea, and old schoolhouse.

Carpinteria Seal Rookery, and Clifftop Walk

In winter, see the harbor seals play below the cliffs. All year, walk the trail above the cliffs.

Harbor Seal View Point, Moss Landing

Place where harbor seals and sea otters take refuge near a power plant, in a cold, foggy area.

Peninsula Park, Channel Islands Harbor

A lovely park by the harbor where kids can look at the boats, play on the grass, watch seals fight, and enjoy the toddler playground.

China Cove and Gibson's Beach

A stunning white-sand cove with clear green-blue waters, baby seals, and cliffs covered in flowers.

Morro Bay Town

A delightful rock, beautiful wildlife, peaceful idyllic estuary, imaginative playground, and colorful little town.

Manatee Lagoon, Riviera Beach

Two-level modern winter manatee viewing center with walkway by the water.

Pu'uhonau o Honaunau Place of Refuge

Tranquil pale green waters and palms, and an ancient Hawaiian place of refuge.

Punalu'u Black Sand Beach

Beautiful black sand beach!

Kelly Park Rock Springs, Apopka

Incredible natural lazy river and swimming pool- crystal clear!

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