Año Nuevo State Park, Nature reserve in San Mateo County, US.
The coastal park stretches along cliffs and sand dunes, encompassing Año Nuevo Island and several kilometers of California's central coastline.
Native American Ohlone people lived in this area until 1791, when Spanish colonizers established Mission Santa Cruz, leading to devastating epidemics.
The Spanish explorer Sebastian Vizcaino named this location in 1603, with Año Nuevo meaning New Year in recognition of his January passage.
Visitors need reservations for guided tours between December and March to observe northern elephant seals during their annual breeding season.
The park contains multiple ecosystems including coastal forest with red alder trees, wetlands, and beaches where marine mammals gather throughout the year.
Location: San Mateo County
Inception: 1985
Operator: California Department of Parks and Recreation
Website: http://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=523
GPS coordinates: 37.13310,-122.33300
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:13
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