Beaches Sam McDonald Parks Lighthouses History Tell your hosts you found them on 1st Traveler's Choice. Walks begin December 15 and continue through March 31, rain or shine. Northern Elephant Seals come ashore from early December through March to give birth and mate. Bull seals arrive from early December through early March to engage in battles for breeding access to the females. Pregnant females come ashore to pup from early December to late February.
Mothers nurse their pups for about a month, before mating and departing back to the sea.
Weaned pups remain behind to develop their swimming and feeding skills during March and April. Most of the adults have left by mid-March. Advance reservations are recommended for these popular walks. You may reserve tickets up to 8 weeks in advance or as late as 1 day before arrival. There are no refunds for cancellations, no shows, or late arrivals.