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Sea Lion Caves as viewed from the caged internal viewing platform and interpretive area.
Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) in Sea Lion Caves.
Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) in Sea Lion Caves.
Sea Lion Caves 1,000-foot-long southern tunnel.
Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) in Sea Lion Caves.
Western gull (Larus occidentalis) with its two chicks.
Brandt's Cormorants (Phalacrocorax penicillatus). Males can be distinguished by their blue gulag pouches below the bill.
Sea Lion Caves gift shop/entrance and the network of trails on Sea Lion Point.
View of Heceta Head from Sea Lion Point.
View of Heceta Head Lighthouse and residence from Sea Lion Point.
Brandt's Cormorants (Phalacrocorax penicillatus).
The majority of the Steller sea lions at their rookery outside of the caves.
The majority of the Steller sea lions at their rookery outside of the caves.
The majority of the Steller sea lions at their rookery outside of the caves.
View south toward Baker Beach from Sea Lion Point.