San Simeon, California: Watch the Elephant Seals
This may be the easiest-access elephant seal rookery anywhere. Park your car and take a quick walk to the beach -- but stay far away from the huge bulls in heat.
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They have added more parking and a second walkway along the bluff to accommodate the visitors. Come see thousands of elephant seals just a few feet away. It's very, very cool.
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Watch the Elephant Seals
Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery
- Address:
- Hwy 1, San Simeon, CA
- Directions:
- Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery. On Hwy 1/Cabrillo Hwy, 4.5 miles north of the turnoff for the Hearst Castle. Often windy; bring a jacket.
- Hours:
- Busy months are Jan.-Feb.
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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