Where to see
California Sea Lion
Zalophus californianus
Channel Islands National Park leads · 6 parks ranked by real sighting rates
Parks Ranked
Share of wildlife watchers reporting a California Sea Lion during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)
| # | Park | Country | Sighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Channel Islands National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | Pacific Rim National Park Reserve | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 4 | Bahía de Loreto National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 5 | Redwood National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 6 | Olympic National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
Which is the best park to see a California Sea Lion?
Channel Islands National Park (United States) — about 54% of wildlife watchers report a California Sea Lion sighting there, the highest of the 6 parks in our data.
Where else can I see a California Sea Lion?
El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve (about 33%), Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (about 32%), Bahía de Loreto National Park (about 28%) are the next best options.