Ano Nuevo State Park Tours and Activities

Beautiful gem to view elephant seals
Beautiful gem to view elephant seals
Great weather in February
It's Elephant Seal pup time, here in California! From the end of December to the end of February. During this season, you have to make reservations for the 90 minute tour out to the beaches where the seals are mating and whelping. It was absolutely amazing! A phenomenal experience.
Trail to the elephant seals

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Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 out of 5
Westside Santa Cruz
Price was CA $1,283, price is now CA $892 per person
CA $892
per person
May 17 - May 22
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Calgary (YYC) to San Jose (SJC)
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Walls are very thin, so noise was an issue. They also closed the patio for cleaning from Saturday afternoon until we left early Monday morning. I was able to squeeze the last drop out of the bath wash container but my daughter had to use shampoo since the office was closed at the time. Location was good and staff very nice. Beds are very comfortable and everything was clean.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

2 out of 5
Westside Santa Cruz
Price was CA $2,401, price is now CA $1,721 per person
CA $1,721
per person
May 17 - May 22
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Calgary (YYC) to San Jose (SJC)
6/10 (608 reviews)
Front desk staff too a long time to get to desk to help. Room was dark, smelt bad and shower did not work right.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Marbella Lane Duplex San Jose

Marbella Lane Duplex San Jose

4 out of 5
Willow Glen
Price was CA $1,620, price is now CA $1,251 per person
CA $1,251
per person
Apr 17 - Apr 22
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to San Jose (SJC)
8.2/10 Very Good! (14 reviews)
Very clean well kept place in a good location and affordable sould stay again

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Popular places to visit

Walking path going through green shrubs towards a sandy beach; Gazos Creek Año Nuevo State Park, Pacific Ocean coastline, California

Gazos Creek State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gazos Creek State Beach during your trip to Pescadero? Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area.

Gazos Creek State Beach
Canyon Live Oak Tree Tunnel at Butano Fire Road. Butano State Park, San Mateo County, California, USA.

Butano State Park

You can take time to visit Butano State Park during your travels to Pescadero. Wander the beaches or discover the area's waterfalls.

Butano State Park
Pigeon Point Lighthouse

Pigeon Point Lighthouse

Find out about the history of Pescadero when you spend time at Pigeon Point Lighthouse. Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area.

Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Secret trail with a stunning view!

West Waddell Creek State Wilderness

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at West Waddell Creek State Wilderness during your travels in Davenport. Wander the seaside and beaches while you're in the area.

West Waddell Creek State Wilderness
Verdant creek shoreline in Pescadero Creek Park, San Francisco bay area, California

Pescadero Marsh Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Pescadero Marsh Nature Preserve during your travels to Pescadero. Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area.

Pescadero Marsh Nature Preserve
Tiptoe Falls - the waterfalls and not that impressive or big, but the trail was short

Portola Redwoods State Park

You can take time to visit Portola Redwoods State Park during your travels to La Honda.

Portola Redwoods State Park

Best Lodging Options Near Ano Nuevo State Park

Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge

3 out of 5
2400 Cabrillo Hwy S Half Moon Bay CA
Half Moon Bay Lodge
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive Santa Cruz CA
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Aloft Cupertino

Aloft Cupertino

3 out of 5
10165 N De Anza Blvd Cupertino CA
Aloft Cupertino
Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
4261 El Camino Real Palo Alto CA
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn

3.5 out of 5
3400 El Camino Real Palo Alto CA
Creekside Inn
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
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