Sea Lion Pups Playing in Monterey California 2024

Sea Lions and pups entertain in Monterey, California

The sea lions have had their pups, and they are all over a popular section of the recreational trail in Monterey, California. People stop and enjoy their antics. I wonder though, how many who are in that area all the time enjoy this? Sea lions bark constantly, and are stinky. After an hour of photographing them, I was good! They certainly are entertaining though whether they know they are being so or not.


Do sea lions know they are being funny to humans?

I can only wonder if the sea lions are aware of how amusing it is to humans to see them lay down on public benches and practice synchronized swimming in the water, and also scratch themselves!


Sea Lions take over various areas in Monterey California

Sea lions used to be on San Carlos Beach, then a tiny beach close to Old Fisherman’s Wharf, and now they are at this random spot by the hundreds.


Sea Lions in a panic!

I am not sure what spooked the sea lions from seemingly up on the high point of that small peak, but it caused many of them to rush into the water.


Angry Sea Lions!