What) Sea Lion Caves is nature's home for wild sea lions and a variety of sea birds. The vast cavern with the roar of the great Steller sea lions, the cries of the wailing birds and the restless surge of the ocean into the cave below, form an unforgettable experience. Formation of the cavern began about 25 million years ago. It now soars to the height of a 12-story building and stretches the length of a football field. Care is taken not to disturb the natural habitat of the wild animals that dwell here. Sea lions gather in this natural amphitheatre, usually during fall and winter. In spring and summer, they breed and have their young on rock ledges just outside the cave. (1)

    Where) 11 Miles North of Florence    Opens at 9:00 am. Ticket sales close at 4:00pm.    Adults $12.00 

    Why) I was interested in seeing the cave and Pam wanted to see the wildlife.  Unfortunately, the elevator to the cave was broken that day so we got to see neither.