Monterey Sea Lions — Attraction in Monterey

Heard about seals invading fisherman's wharf Monterey so we had to see for ourselves. We weren't disappointed!

At around noon, you see that there were maybe 30 sea lions @ the entrance of the wharf lounging in the sun.

But by 8:30 the same evening, "there were over 100 plus!" Now I know where all the sea lions went from fisherman's wharf San Francisco!

There is no barrier separating us from these sea lions other than large rocks! Tourists were literally 5 feet away! Of course sooner or later someone will do something stupid and ruin this once in a lifetime opportunity to see these wonderful mammals up close by putting a distant barrier!

Come and enjoy these magnificent animals up close while you can! ...

Watching the sea lions in Monterey is so much fun! 🦭 They’re active, playful, and super entertaining. The spot right by the water is beautiful, and it’s perfect for a relaxing stroll while enjoying nature. It can get a bit crowded sometimes, but it’s definitely worth stopping by to see these amazing creatures...

This place is free. You see the seals and sea lions from the pier, the beach and boardwalk. Smelly, loud, obnoxious animals that are constantly fighting with each other... Would have been cool if a shark or orca had popped in for a snack while I...