Sea Lions
Surfing and Kayaking in California should be done by all at least sometime in the lifetime. There are many sea creatures out in the Pacific Ocean, some more friendly than others. In most kayaking spots there are sea lions. These cute little guys are quite big and can take your attention off of the surfing. You can be sitting in your kayak or on your board after paddling out past the waves and then all of the sudden a sea lion can pop up right next to you and simply stare at you, for quite a long time. You of course can stare back and if you want you could have a staring contest.
They are harmless and are just checking you out wondering what in the world you are doing, and you are wondering what in the world they are doing, so it goes both ways. They can make some loud noise and after a while you just become used to it, like if your house was next to a highway or train, over time you just don’t hear it anymore. It is never a good idea to get too close to the sea lion, especially if a baby is near by. Just let them be, let them enjoy their place and be calm and respectful and everything will work out just fine, the both of you can enjoy your time. Being out in the water is good for your physical body and your soul, and being in nature and not disturbing it is fun, we can all get along.