THE MONTHS OF DECEMBER TO MARCH, MARK THE BREEDING SEASON FOR THE NORTHERN ELEPHANT SEAL POPULATION AT ANO NUEVO STATE PARK, LOCATED 25 MILES NORTH OF SANTA CRUZ, ON NEW YEARS CREEK ROAD, IN PESCADERO. GUIDED TOURS TAKE PLACE ON A DAILY BASIS THROUGH MARCH 31ST . THE COST IS 10 DOLLARS FOR PARKING AND 7 DOLLARS PER TICKET. CHILDREN UNDER 3-YEARS OF AGE ARE ADMITTED FREE. RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE BY CALLING 800-444-4445 OR BY VISITING www.parks.ca.gov