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Piedras Blancas, San Simeon

Beach · Wildlife Area
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Take in ocean views, spot elephant seals, and check out an historical lighthouse at Piedras Blancas. Use the signs along the viewing areas to guide yourself or take a guided tour that provides information about the lighthouse's history, fishing and wildlife in the area, and the scenery. A boardwalk provides easy access from the large parking lot to areas for viewing elephant-seals and other wildlife. Reserve your place in advance if you want to take the tour, and be prepared for windy weather. Make Piedras Blancas a part of your San Simeon vacation plans using our San Simeon trip tool.
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Piedras Blancas reviews

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  • Thinking I might need binoculars and luck, I was happily surprised hundreds of full grown elephant seals, birthing, resting, nursing, flipping sand, fighting, mating, right there on the beach below... 
    Thinking I might need binoculars and luck, I was happily surprised hundreds of full grown elephant seals, birthing, resting, nursing, flipping sand, fighting, mating, right there on the beach below...  more »
  • We stopped here on the way to our motel in San Simeon and saw a small group of molting elephant seals. It was a welcome rest and an interesting and unusual sight. But honestly, unless you live... 
    We stopped here on the way to our motel in San Simeon and saw a small group of molting elephant seals. It was a welcome rest and an interesting and unusual sight. But honestly, unless you live...  more »
  • Always an amazing site to see!! We visit often and this weekend there are large males on the beach molting and practice battling. Just a month ago during Memorial Day weekend, there were hundreds... 
    Always an amazing site to see!! We visit often and this weekend there are large males on the beach molting and practice battling. Just a month ago during Memorial Day weekend, there were hundreds...  more »
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  • If seals are what you’re looking for, this is the place for you: seals for as long a the eye can see (and then some, be careful where you step!) and boy! are these things humongous, let me tell you
  • Oh my God, words do not describe the beauty, and majestic nature of this beach and the elephant seals. Incredible creatures, much bigger than I ever expected. Lots of action always going on with these creatures. And the drive to get here is incredibly scenic, jaw dropping, worth it. You won't see anything like it.
  • Its really cool to see the beauty and majesty of nature up close and spitting in your face!!!
  • Wonderful wildlife here. A lot of it looks pretty lazy, but some of it flies!
  • Nice place to visit, free entrance and parking.

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