| Seal Rocks actually consist of five rock formations. The lone rock fartherest north is named North Seal Rock. The other four major rocks are grouped together and are closer to the Cliff House. The largest rock in this group is the one fartherest from the shore is known as Arch Rock (there is a natural arch in the rock). The flatest rock is known as Repose rock (most favored by sun-basking sea lions). The rock closest to the Cliff house is Cone Rock. And the small rock between Arch Rock and Cone Rock is called Hermit Rock. |
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Seal Rocks situated just off the shoreline near the Cliff House has long
been a safe haven to California and Stellar Sea Lions. Althought not
actually seals, sea lions, with their fin feet and limbs are recognized by
most people as seals. Ten months out of the year (September through June)
you can see sea lions habitating the several rocks which make up Seal Rocks.
The male stellar sea lions can be up to 13 feet and length and weigh up to 1,800 pounds. The females are almost always less then half the size of the large bull males. The Californi sea lions are smaller than the stellar sea lions. The males can get up to 8 feet in length and weigh in at 1,000 pounds. In addition to sea lions the Rocks are also nesting sights and rookeries for several types of birds including Gulls, Cormorants and Brown Pelicans. The white colored cap you see on the rocks is actually bird guano. For more information about Seals and Sea Lions visit The Marine Mammal Center web site, a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving injured, sick or orphaned marine animals. |
