[…]a peek at it, but there’s actually a better way. As an alternative, park at the Elephant Seal Rookery viewing area, where thousands of Elephant Seals can be seen mere steps away. Enjoy viewing the wildlife, then walk the adjacent Boucher Trail, which travels to the Piedras Blancas Light Station, built […]
[…]will find books, art and souvenirs related to the Northern Elephant Seals and their migratory rookery here, too. First, see the elephant seals in person at the rookery on Highway 1. Then head 8 miles south to the Plaza del Cavalier in San Simeon for the Friends of the Elephant […]
[…]attractions put wildlife front-and-center the way the Northern Elephant Seal Rookery does. Located just south of Piedras Blancas Light Station, this turnout and viewing area allows visitors to watch elephant seals in their migratory home. Thousands cycle in and out of this beach every year, pupping infants, competing for females, […]
[…]sure to pose for a few keepsake pics. Next up, Highway 1’s popular Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery, home to a robust population of Elephant Seals. Free and open to the public all year round, you’ll be able to view these majestic creatures from a safe viewing area as they […]
[…]exciting wildlife viewing opportunity (plus, you won’t have to travel far). The Elephant Seal Rookery is just a short walk from Boucher Trail and a handy Boardwalk and Observation Deck provide a safe and easy way to view these animals in their natural habitat. Enjoy an up-close look as the […]
[…]species really stand out. As one of only a few habitats left in California, the Piedras Blancas Rookery allows visitors to see elephant seals up close. In fact, it’s the only elephant seal rookery in the world that is public and free to access, 365 days a year. Come see […]
[…]Seals Captivating and unreal, these marine mammals come to their rookery in San Simeon throughout the year to mate, pup, and molt. Watch their fascinating life cycle play out before your very eyes, just feet away from the viewing area.GET WILDLIFE MAP Whale Trail The Whale Trail organization identifies the […]
[…]see and track. These include resident local birds like several varieties of grebe, cormorant and herons, as well as migratory birds like finches, sparrows, thrushes and warblers. The best places to see a wide variety of species are marine waterways and forests—both of which provide the ideal climate for a […]
[…]and molt in spring. At the very least, don’t head home without a walk on the Piedras Blancas Rookery boardwalk. You haven’t lived until you’ve looked into the coal-black eyes of an elephant seal. Learn More. Watch National Geographic videos and get tips from Ocean Today. Learn about Orcas on a PBS Nature video. Human garbage is one the greatest threats […]
[…]every day to do just that. But beyond the mansion you’ll find Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery, where the beautiful northern elephant seals migrate thousands of miles twice each year from the open ocean to a land-based rookery for breeding, birthing, molting, and resting between trips.More — the nearby Coastal […]
[…]and rests between trips (wow, would our flippers be tired). The Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery lets visitors see elephant seals up close, in their true element. Find these magnificent marine mammals on the beach, just off Highway 1, along a beautiful stretch of coastline. Tip: The rookery is easily […]
[…]grapes. Cheers to a Sunday well swirled!1 p.m. – Visit the Elephant Seals at Piedras Blancas RookerySeal the deal: It’s not a question of “if” you’ll see an Elephant Seal along Highway 1—it’s a question of how many. January through February sees a surge in San Simeon’s famous Elephant Seal […]
[…]a sheltered stretch of beach next to the historic Piedras Blancas Light Station that’s become a rookery for northern elephant seals. Wildlife enthusiasts flock to watch the enormous and ungainly seals crowding the beach fall through spring with docents from Friends of the Elephant Seal often on hand to offer insights and […]
[…]hills of San Luis Obispo down into Morro Bay. Continue along to the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery, which you’ll smell before you see. Along the beach, hundreds of blubbery, belching elephant seals relax on the sand while you stand closer to them than you can at any other publicly-accessible rookery […]
[…]Visit the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal RookeryIt won’t cost you a dime to visit one of the most unique spots along the Highway 1 Discovery Route. The Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery in San Simeon is home to more than 25,000 elephant seals; although you’ll never see them at the beach […]
[…]population of wild elephant seals play out their daily dramas at the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery, free to the public all year round. A flat, easily accessible viewing boardwalk connects with the scenic California Coastal Trail, allowing anyone of any ability to enjoy the view. Depending on the season, […]
[…]wildlife viewing is unparalleled. Stop by the nearby Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery to view majestic Elephant Seals—one of Highway 1’s premiere attractions. Located just north of Cambria, the free, family-friendly viewing area and visitor center allows folks to observe seals tending to their pups, molting, competing for affection, and […]
[…]marine mammal viewing would be complete without a visit to the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery. And during the Coastal Discovery Celebration, visitors can take exploratory tours of the rookery, docent-led educational walks, or attend Life of the Northern Elephant Seal at the Coastal Discovery Center in San Simeon. Visit […]
[…]Kitchen for a laid-back lunch next to the coast. Then, head to the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery.Wildlife viewers to the rookery can see the seals from a close but safe viewing distance. Over 25,000 Elephant Seals migrate back to where they were born every year for pupping and breeding along the eight-mile […]
[…]in their most intimate setting just a few feet off Highway 1 in San Simeon. The Piedras Blancas rookery is the seasonal home to as many as 24,000 elephant seals and an annual pup population that can reach 1,600. The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary provides a habitat for 36 […]
