Año Nuevo State Park

About Año Nuevo State Park

A rugged San Mateo peninsula where northern elephant seals haul out to breed, give birth and rest. Guided walks in winter are the only way onto the breeding beaches.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

• 🌿 Nature Center
• ♿ Accessible Facilities
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Entrance fee

$10 per vehicle

Hours

Hours as published by California State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Upcoming events at Año Nuevo State Park

• Native Habitat RestorationSep 06, 2026 · 9:30 AM
• Coastal Scrub Habitat RestorationSep 10, 2026 · 9:30 AM
• Coastal Scrub Habitat RestorationSep 18, 2026 · 9:30 AM
• Coastal Scrub Habitat RestorationSep 27, 2026 · 9:30 AM

Event details and registration are on the California State Parks calendar.

🎒 Gear up for Año Nuevo State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Bug spray
• Spotting scopes
• Bird guides
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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Nearby state parks

• Butano State Park
• Big Basin Redwoods State Park
• Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
• Bean Hollow State Beach
• Portola Redwoods State Park
• Pescadero State Beach