San Carlos Beach Sea Lions (Cellphone Photos) - Monterey, CA

On the 7th September 2025, my parents and I went to San Carlos Beach in Monterey, CA to see the beach filled with sea lions. I saw photos of them online before I went. This was the first time I have seen so many sea lions gathered on a beach. I took photos with my cellphone. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

Message from the Photographer: My energy from Long COVID was pretty good yesterday, but also part of it is I'm trying to trigger a crash in hopes they can find some problems on the respiratory system tests next week.

A photo of sea lions at San Carlos Beach. Also in the photo are Monterey Bay, Coast Guard Pier (on the right in the distance), Sand City (on the left in the distance), mountains (in the distance). 

A photo of sea lions at San Carlos Beach. Also in the photo are Monterey Bay, Sand City (in the distance on the right), mountains (in the distance).

A photo of sea lions at San Carlos Beach. Also in the photo are Monterey Bay, Coast Guard Pier (in the distance), Sand City (on the left in the distance), mountains (in the distance).

A selfie of me and the sea lions on San Carlos Beach.

A selfie of me and the sea lions on San Carlos Beach.

A photo of sea lions at San Carlos Beach. Also in the photo are Monterey Bay, Coast Guard Pier (in the distance), Sand City (on the left in the distance), mountains (in the distance)

Funny story about the photo above. I did not actually see this sea lion napping in the shadow of the fence until its head popped up over the fence. It gave me quite a nasty shock. 😂

My mom helped take a photo of me and the sea lions on San Carlos Beach. Also in the photo are Monterey Bay, Coast Guard Pier (on the right in the distance), Sand City (on the right in the distance), mountains (in the distance).

A photo of sea lions at San Carlos Beach. Also in the photo are Monterey Bay and mountains in the distance.

A photo of sea lions at San Carlos Beach and Monterey Bay.

A photo of sea lions at San Carlos Beach. Also in the photo are stairs and Monterey Bay.

A photo of sea lions at San Carlos Beach. Also in the photo are stairs and Monterey Bay.

A funny story from the stairs at San Carlos Beach. Two 10 year old girls were standing next to me, and I overheard this conversation.

    "I think that sea lion there is a boy."

    "How do you know?"

    "Look at the pink thing."

    "What pink thing... Oh..."

Anyways, I also took a look. It turns out the long, straight thingy on male sea lions are pink. 😂

A photo of sea lions at San Carlos Beach. Also in the photo are stairs, Monterey Bay and mountains (in the distance).

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State Route 1 (Sand City, Carmel, Garrapata SP) - California

On 13 January 2024, my parents and I took a drive along State Route 1 traveling to Bixby Creek Bridge in Monterey County, CA. It was overcast that day and the lighting wasn't too good for photos, so I didn't take much. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos!

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A scenery photo of Sand City Beach, the Pacific Ocean, mountains (in the distance), and clouds. The photo was shot at the end of Tioga Avenue in Sand City, CA.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 37' 08" N 121° 51' 03" W

A scenery photo of waves, the Pacific Ocean, and clouds. The photo was shot at the end of Tioga Avenue in Sand City, CA.

The photo was shot near the same spot as above.

A scenery photo of waves, the Pacific Ocean, and clouds. The photo was shot at the end of Tioga Avenue in Sand City, CA.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 37' 08" N 121° 51' 02" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, clouds, the Pacific Ocean, and hills. The photo was shot at Monastery Beach.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 31' 21" N 121° 55' 47" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of the Pacific Ocean and clouds. The photo was shot on the side of State Route 1 near Gate 1 of Garrapata State Park in Monterey County, CA.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 28' 15" N 121° 56' 04" W

A black and white process of the photo above.

A scenery photo of the Pacific Ocean, clouds, and a rock. The photo was shot on the side of State Route 1 near Gate 3 of Garrapata State Park in Monterey County, CA.

Approximate GPS location (type into Google): 36° 28' 09" N 121° 55' 57" W

A scenery photo of rocks, the Pacific Ocean, clouds, and bushes. The photo was shot on the side of State Route 1 near Gate 3 of Garrapata State Park in Monterey County, CA.

The photo was shot near the same spot as above.

A black and white process of the photo above.

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