Exploring the Secret Sea Caves

Closed

The sea caves were at one time a jaw-dropping experience but as with many things, people have ruined this opportunity. Too many people have gotten hurt/stuck in the sea caves as the tides change forcing local law enforcement to survey the area often and give out hefty charges if caught.

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The caves are not open to the public

They do have monitoring on the caves now and you could be arrested if caught here. Even worse if you get caught in the tides you are likely to drown.

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No caves

The sea caves have been permanently closed

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Sea Caves in SD

Although very cool to see, the caves at Cabrillo are not open. You can search along Sunset Cliffs to try and find some there. Most this cliffs there though you will have to get chest to shoulder deep in water to get too most of the year so make sure you bring a dry bag!

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Cabrillo Sea Caves are not open to the public

https://www.nps.gov/cabr/planyourvisit/conditions.htm Cabrillo Sea Cave Closed All Visitors are advised that the Cabrillo Sea Cave is located within a closed area of the park. The Sea Cave and nearby area have been closed since the 1980s due to extremely dangerous conditions and to comply with the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Entry into this area is not permitted at any time. Violators are subject to federal fines and sentencing. Marine mammals use this area and are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Approaching and/or disturbing marine mammals (i.e., seals and sea lions) and their young is not allowed. Doing so is a violation of the Act, and violators are subject to fines and sentencing. The cave was created by sudden and catastrophic sandstone erosion and rock falls. Periodic bluff collapse is constant along the California coast. To avoid injury, stay back from cliff edges and do not walk under overhangs or along the base of escarpment faces.

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