Notable river spot · San Mateo, California

Seal Rock

Seal Rock is a river spot in San Mateo, California.

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Seal Rock: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Seal Rock

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Seal Rock — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.39178, -122.42471. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Seal Rock?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Seal Rock?

    Nearby: Martins Beach (beach, 3 km), Rogers Gulch (viewpoint, 4 km), Rings Gulch (viewpoint, 6 km), Poplar Beach (beach, 9 km), Half Moon Bay State Beach (beach, 9 km), San Gregorio Beach (beach, 10 km).

    Is Seal Rock worth visiting?

    Seal Rock is listed as a notable river spot in California on Spotwander.