Sea lions return to San Carlos Beach temporarily closing public access
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) - San Carlos Beach is temporarily closing public access as the sea lions return once more.
The City of Monterey Parks and Recreation is monitoring the beach and Sister City Park along the Recreation Trail between Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row as sea lions occupy the area.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary will aid in monitoring to check in on how the colony is doing.
Locals and visitors are advised to keep a distance of at least 50 yards away from the colony when along the coastline, as sea lions are a protected species under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
