Sea Lion Caves

Located just north of Florence , Oregon, the Sea Lion Caves are off high on a bluff on the Highway 101. It is the largest sea cave in the United States. The sea lions that call these caves home conduct breeding and birthing here.
Sea Lion Caves
This is a privately run enterprise. Not far from where this photo was taken you embark down to the caves themselves by taking an elevator that goes down more…
Sea Lion Caves
The caves are quite large as you can see from this photo
Sea Lion Caves
Another view of the cave.
Sea Lion Caves
Sea Lions preparing to enter the caves.
Sea Lion Caves Entrance
The entrance to the caves.
Sea Lion Caves
Two sea lions arguing over a spot.
Sea Lion Caves
Plaque detailing the history of a sea lion skeleton kept in the cave.
Sea Lion Caves
Sea Lion skeleton.
Sea Lion Caves
Another skeleton of a sea lion.
The Heceta Head Light House
Not far from the Sea Lions Cave is the Heceta Head Lighthouse which can be seen off in the distance on the right side of the photo.