(NPS Photo/D. Orr) King tides did not disappoint this month. Lots of visitors and lots of tidepool critters! From Keyhole Limpets to Kelp Crabs to Sea Stars, even baby Sea Hares. Unfortunately, the heavy rains that we received on January 22 caused extensive damage to both the Coastal Trail and the Spur Trail. The entrance to the tidepools however, was quickly repaired by the California … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – January 2024

(NPS Photo/M. Rose) December was a busy month in the tidepools. King Tides, high surf, holiday visitors, negative tides, jet skis stuck in shallow water and great weather allowed for fantastic viewing in the rocky intertidal. December’s highlights include, octopus, keyhole limpets, sea stars and more. Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during this month — thank you to everyone who contributed. … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – December 2023

(NPS Photo/N. Viliani) As tidepool season is in full swing, November’s highlights included, octopus, sea hares, keyhole limpets, sea stars and more. It was a very busy month with a fee free day on Veteran’s Day, great low tides, a tour with Zoo Volunteers and a special visitor. Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during this month — thank you to everyone … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – November 2023

(NPS Photo/D. Hunt) As tidepool season starts up again, October’s highlights included, sea hares, keyhole limpets, brooding anemones, ants and butterflies. Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during this month, and during the summer — thank you to everyone who contributed. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page. . A … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – October 2023

(NPS Photo/P. Geisler) As we enter the summer season, a variety of bird sightings highlight this month. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page. A Great Horned Owl was observed by Pauline at closing in the upper portion of the park. A Green Heron was observed in the tidepools by VIP Mary. VIP Patrick photographed a Sea Gull with one of the three chicks … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – June 2023

(NPS Photo/D. Wieder) As we finish up our tidepool season, here are some highlights from May. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page. The Striped Shore Crab can be found in the cracks near the tidepool entrance. The new Ocean Side Trail started to be constructed at the park. Various workers … Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – May 2023