Sea Lion
Where to see Sea Lion in California
We found 37 places featuring Sea Lion in California. Plan your next visit below.
Common · Mammals
Map of Sea Lion sightings in California
Explore clustered snap locations for this species in California.
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Park23 sightings50 species
California, US
Crystal Cove Historic District
You might spot Sunburst Anemone, Ochre Sea Star, and Striped Shore Crab.
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Park39 sightings50 species
California, US
Point Dume State Beach
You might spot Sunburst Anemone, Western Gull, and Giant Coreopsis.
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Park50 sightings50 species
California, US
Theater District
You might spot Western Gull, Sea Lion, and Great Blue Heron.
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Aquarium30 sightings15 species
California, US
SeaWorld San Diego
You might spot Orca, Bottlenose Dolphin, and Beluga Whale.
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Zoo14 sightings14 species
California, US
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
You might spot African Elephant, Reticulated Giraffe, and African Lion.
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Aquarium30 sightings13 species
California, US
Monterey Bay Aquarium
You might spot Sea Otter, Octopus, and Northern Sea Nettle.
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Zoo30 sightings13 species
California, US
Monterey Bay Aquarium
You might spot Sea Otter, Bull Kelp, and Box Jellyfish.
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Zoo30 sightings13 species
California, US
Santa Barbara Zoo
You might spot Giraffes, African Lion, and Gorilla.
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Zoo30 sightings13 species
California, US
SeaWorld San Diego
You might spot Orca, Bottlenose Dolphin, and Sea Lion.
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Park30 sightings12 species
California, US
Andree Clark Bird Refuge
You might spot Brown Pelican, Black-Crowned Night Heron, and Western Gull.
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Park30 sightings12 species
California, US
Aquatic Park Historic District
You might spot Western Gull, Sea Lion, and Great Blue Heron.
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Park30 sightings12 species
California, US
Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz
You might spot Slender Banana Slug, Western Gull, and Red-Tailed Hawk.
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Aquarium30 sightings12 species
California, US
Birch Aquarium
You might spot Penguin, Leopard Shark, and Weedy Seadragon.
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Park30 sightings12 species
California, US
Bush Street–Cottage Row Historic District
You might spot Western Gull, Great Blue Heron, and Anna's Hummingbird.
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Park30 sightings12 species
California, US
Fort MacArthur
You might spot Sunburst Anemone and Striped Shore Crab.
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Zoo30 sightings12 species
California, US
Heal the Bay Aquarium
You might spot Pacific Hairy Hermit Crab, Sea Urchin, and Sea Cucumber.
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Park30 sightings12 species
California, US
Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District
You might spot Sea Lion, Western Gull, and Anna's Hummingbird.
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Park28 sightings12 species
California, US
Mission Santa Cruz
You might spot Slender Banana Slug, Western Gull, and Ochre Sea Star.
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Park30 sightings12 species
California, US
Mount Ecclesia
You might spot Brown Pelican, Western Gull, and Sea Lion.
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Park30 sightings12 species
California, US
Naval Air Station North Island
You might spot Western Gull, Western Fence Lizard, and Brown Pelican.
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Park30 sightings12 species
California, US
Naval Training Center San Diego
You might spot Western Gull, Snowy Egret, and Great Blue Heron.
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Park30 sightings12 species
California, US
Palace of Fine Arts
You might spot Western Gull, Great Blue Heron, and Anna's Hummingbird.
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Park22 sightings12 species
California, US
Point San Luis Light
You might spot Onion-Leafed Asphodel, Bermuda Buttercup, and Coyote Brush.
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Park30 sightings12 species
California, US
Russian Hill-Paris Block Architectural District
You might spot Western Gull, Sea Lion, and Great Blue Heron.
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Park30 sightings12 species
California, US
Russian Hill-Vallejo Street Crest Historic District
You might spot Western Gull, Sea Lion, and Great Blue Heron.
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Zoo30 sightings12 species
California, US
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
You might spot Bottlenose Dolphin, Great White Shark, and Tiger.
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Zoo30 sightings11 species
California, US
Birch Aquarium
You might spot Penguin, Leafy Seadragon, and Weedy Seadragon.
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Zoo30 sightings10 species
California, US
Aquarium of the Bay
You might spot North American River Otter, Leopard Shark, and Bat Ray.
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Zoo27 sightings10 species
California, US
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
You might spot Sea Star, Leopard Shark, and Swellshark.
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Park50 sightings10 species
California, US
Sunset State Beach
You might spot Long-Billed Curlew, Snowy Plover, and Sanderling.
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Zoo30 sightings10 species
California, US
Woodward's Gardens
You might spot Grizzly Bear, Ostrich, and Camel.
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Aquarium30 sightings9 species
California, US
Aquarium of the Bay
You might spot North American River Otter, Leopard Shark, and Bat Ray.
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Zoo30 sightings8 species
California, US
Marineland of the Pacific
You might spot Corkystem Passionvine and Blister Glassy-Bubble.
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Zoo30 sightings8 species
California, US
The Marine Mammal Center
You might spot Sea Lion, Northern Elephant Seal, and Harbor Seal.
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Aquarium30 sightings7 species
California, US
Marineland of the Pacific
You might spot Corkystem Passionvine and Blister Glassy-Bubble.
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Park56 sightings7 species
California, US
Mission Bay Park
You might spot Western Gull, Snowy Egret, and Black Skimmer.
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Park27 sightings6 species
California, US
Coast Dairies State Park
You might spot Ochre Sea Star, Giant Green Anemone, and Sunburst Anemone.
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Recent snaps of Sea Lion in California
Jun 5, 2026
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