Reservations go on sale October 20, 2024

• • Tours take place Fridays through Mondays, December 15th through March 17th.

  • Booking Window is at least 7 days prior to the desired day.

  • Equal Access tours are ONLY for visitors requiring mobility assistance who cannot make the 3-4-mile round trip hike on the regular public tour. Older adults and visitors with temporary disabilities qualify for Equal Access tours.

  • Each person needing mobility assistance is allowed up to 2 guests. The van only holds 8 visitors and 2 wheelchairs total, so multiple tours can be booked for a timeslot, but total visitors cannot exceed 8 people and 2 wheelchairs per tour.

  • Equal Access guided tours are led by a docent naturalist on a .2-mile accessible boardwalk for visitors needing mobility assistance. This boardwalk is accessed with the use of a van provided by the park. The walk is only 2/10ths of a mile long.

  • The price is $7.00/person. There is a $10.00 entrance fee per vehicle upon entering the park.

  • Reservations are required. The Contact Center will book tours beginning October 20, 2024; call 1-800-444-4445. Or, you can book online at www.reservecalifornia.com. Equal Access Tours run from 12/15/24–3/17/25.

  • There are no ticket exchanges or refunds for cancellations, no-shows, or late arrivals. Refunds are issued only when the park cancels a tour. As much notice as possible will be given in the event of a cancellation.

  • Picnic tables, restrooms, and drinking fountains are on the premises.

  • There is no food available for purchase inside the park. No food is allowed on the tour, but you may picnic in designated areas before or after the tour.

  • Equal Access tours take place rain or shine. Winter weather at Año Nuevo can be extreme and unpredictable. Be prepared for windy, rainy conditions, as well as muddy trails. A warm jacket, layered clothing, sturdy shoes, and rain gear are strongly advised.

  • All natural and cultural features are protected by law and may not be disturbed or removed.

  • No smoking.

  • Umbrellas and baby strollers are not permitted for safety reasons.

  • Cameras and binoculars are welcome.

  • Pets are not allowed in the park and cannot be left inside parked vehicles in the parking lot.