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This adventure ran December 6, 2025. See upcoming adventures.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, 2:00-5 p.m.
You and your family are in for such a treat! We're heading out for a KING TIDE - one of the lowest tides of the year! This magical phenomenon only happens a few times annually when the moon, Earth, and sun align to create the strongest gravitational pull. What does this mean? Tide pools that are usually underwater will be completely exposed, revealing a hidden underwater world your kids have never seen before!
We're meeting in the afternoon since that's when the tide will be at its lowest!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
⭐🦀🦭🐚🔮🦪🪸 EPIC KING TIDE TIDEPOOLING: This is hands-down one of the BEST tidepooling spots in the Bay Area! We'll explore tide pools teeming with life:
⭐ Ochre sea stars slowly hunting their prey
🦀 Hermit crabs, bat stars, and giant green anemones
🔮 Purple sea urchins and moonglow anemones in the surfgrass flats
🐌 Gumboot chitons (they're HUGE!) and elegant nudibranchs
🦭 Harbor seals (maybe, and we have to keep our distance)
🌲🌲🌲 ENCHANTED CYPRESS FOREST + TUNNEL: Before we hit the tidepools, we'll explore a mystical Monterey Cypress grove with an incredible tree tunnel! It's like stepping into a fairy tale.
🦅🦉🐦 BIRDING & RAPTORS: Keep your eyes to the sky! We'll look for shorebirds, pelicans, gulls, great blue herons, cormorants, and red-tailed hawks. Once we even saw an osprey flying with a fish caught in its talons!
🌅📸🌊 SUNSET TIDEPOOLING: We'll be tidepooling 90 minutes before sunset for optimal viewing - bring your nice camera for stunning coastal sunset shots!
🔍 SCAVENGER HUNT: Embark on a fun scavenger hunt through the tidepools and forest!!!
🍽️🍕🍔 DINNER AFTER: For those interested, we can grab an early dinner together at a local spot! Stay tuned for details.
DIFFICULTY: Easy short hike before heading down to the beach. Note: There are stairs to the beach (not stroller accessible), so best to bring a front- or backpack carrier for babies/toddlers.
Don't miss this rare opportunity! The next king tide won't be until January.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU + YOUR FAMILY ON THE TRAIL!
This adventure ran December 6, 2025. See upcoming adventures.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, 2:00-5 p.m.
You and your family are in for such a treat! We're heading out for a KING TIDE - one of the lowest tides of the year! This magical phenomenon only happens a few times annually when the moon, Earth, and sun align to create the strongest gravitational pull. What does this mean? Tide pools that are usually underwater will be completely exposed, revealing a hidden underwater world your kids have never seen before!
We're meeting in the afternoon since that's when the tide will be at its lowest!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
⭐🦀🦭🐚🔮🦪🪸 EPIC KING TIDE TIDEPOOLING: This is hands-down one of the BEST tidepooling spots in the Bay Area! We'll explore tide pools teeming with life:
⭐ Ochre sea stars slowly hunting their prey
🦀 Hermit crabs, bat stars, and giant green anemones
🔮 Purple sea urchins and moonglow anemones in the surfgrass flats
🐌 Gumboot chitons (they're HUGE!) and elegant nudibranchs
🦭 Harbor seals (maybe, and we have to keep our distance)
🌲🌲🌲 ENCHANTED CYPRESS FOREST + TUNNEL: Before we hit the tidepools, we'll explore a mystical Monterey Cypress grove with an incredible tree tunnel! It's like stepping into a fairy tale.
🦅🦉🐦 BIRDING & RAPTORS: Keep your eyes to the sky! We'll look for shorebirds, pelicans, gulls, great blue herons, cormorants, and red-tailed hawks. Once we even saw an osprey flying with a fish caught in its talons!
🌅📸🌊 SUNSET TIDEPOOLING: We'll be tidepooling 90 minutes before sunset for optimal viewing - bring your nice camera for stunning coastal sunset shots!
🔍 SCAVENGER HUNT: Embark on a fun scavenger hunt through the tidepools and forest!!!
🍽️🍕🍔 DINNER AFTER: For those interested, we can grab an early dinner together at a local spot! Stay tuned for details.
DIFFICULTY: Easy short hike before heading down to the beach. Note: There are stairs to the beach (not stroller accessible), so best to bring a front- or backpack carrier for babies/toddlers.
Don't miss this rare opportunity! The next king tide won't be until January.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU + YOUR FAMILY ON THE TRAIL!