Reservations

All groups of 15 or more are required to have a reservation for a Volunteer Naturalist-led tour of the marine reserve.  Groups of fewer than 15 people are free to visit on their own.  Please familiarize yourself with the Good Tidepooler Rules of Conduct prior to your visit.

All reservations need to be made through the San Mateo County Parks Department Reservation Desk.  A lottery system will be used for the upcoming 2023-2024 tour season. The lottery will be open for online applications only, August 15, 2023-September 15, 2023. Click here for information about the lottery application. The tour dates and times for the 2023-24 tour season are listed on the application form.

Financial assistance open for 2023-2024 to cover transportation fees and a guided tour of the tidepools. Click here for more information.

After October 30, 2023 any remaining tour dates can be reserved by calling the San Mateo County Parks Dept. RESERVATIONS DESK: (650) 363-4021, Mon-Thurs 7:30am to 5:00pm. The Reservations Desk is closed on Fridays. All phone reservations must be made before the first day of the month preceding the month you wish to visit. Phone reservations are accepted up to 6 months prior to the tour date. There are no fees for a Volunteer Naturalist-led tour for your group.

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