Frequently

Asked

Questions

  • Tours take place April - October. Days and times are dependent on the tide schedule.

  • Exact location and parking information will be sent after booking. I will meet you at the tide pools. Most locations require a 20-30 minute beach walk before arriving at the meeting location. Please plan accordingly.

  • Layers are your friend at the coast. I recommend wearing something quick drying. For your feet - rain boots, sandals, water shoes, or bare feet are good. Keep in mind the water is cold!

  • Unfortunately, no. Humans can watch where they step and avoid crushing anything. Dogs cannot. Nesting seabirds live at all tide pool locations and dogs can be disruptive to them.

  • Generally speaking, no. As amazing as these animals are, most of them are not designed to live in a petting zoo.

    There are some exceptions and we will talk about them on the tour.

  • Hunting for nudibranchs is my main goal when I tide pool for myself. If you’re slug motivated, I would say the odds are in your favor.

    As for the octopus… I’m ALWAYS looking. But I’ve only seen two in the six years I’ve explored the north coast.

  • Absolutely! There are so many creatures who call the intertidal their home. If we see a nudi, I’ll point it out, but they won’t be the focus of our adventure if you don’t want them to be.

  • It depends on how heavy the rain is! If it’s torrential we will not be able to see anything in the tide pools and would cancel.

    If the forecast is intermittent or a drizzle we would likely still go.

    Rescheduling due to weather depends on availability.

  • Please reach out!