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This 25-million-year-old cave system is home to hundreds of sea lions. Stretching the length of a football field, Sea Lion Caves act as a sea lion breeding ground during the fall and winter months. The area is meticulously managed to ensure that the sea lions are kept safe all throughout the year.

In addition to sea lions, the caves host all sorts of colorful lichens and algae. Sea Lion Caves sits 11 miles outside of Florence, Oregon, near milepost sign 179.1. There is a visitor's center where guests can learn all about the inhabitants of the caves as well as a gift shop for picking up unique souvenirs.

Sea Lion Caves
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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