[…]paddle board or kayak to explore the Back Bay in Baywood. This is also an excellent spot for bird watching. The Whale Trail You’ll find a place on land to marvel at the Pacific Ocean’s amazing marine life from the shore at many H1DR beaches thanks to the new Whale […]
[…]Creek on Moonstone Beach Drive. This interpretive sign will help identify what to look for while whale watching from shore. Note: dogs are prohibited on the beach and trails. Viewing the elephant seals at San Simeon State […]
[…]Find a variety of activities here, for all ages, from camping and picnicking to hiking, fishing, whale watching and more. At the south end of the parking lot pull-out, find a Whale Trail sign detailing which whales migrate along the coast here. The state park contains two main camping areas, […]
[…]There are plenty of great things to do in Los Osos and Baywood Park, and the nearby towns. Whale watching is a popular activity here, whether you choose to spend a day on the water or stay on the shore and check out the Whale Trail. If wildlife spotting is […]
[…]is to do in the area. There is no shortage of things to do in Cayucos and the nearby towns. Whale watching is a popular activity here, whether you choose to spend a day on the water or stay on the shore and check out the Whale Trail. If wildlife […]
[…]is to do in the area. There is no shortage of things to do in Cayucos and the nearby towns. Whale watching is a popular activity here, whether you choose to spend a day on the water or stay on the shore and check out the Whale Trail. If wildlife […]
[…]is to do in the area. There is no shortage of things to do in Cayucos and the nearby towns. Whale watching is a popular activity here, whether you choose to spend a day on the water or stay on the shore and check out the Whale Trail. If wildlife […]
[…]past town on the west side of the highway. This is one of the best Cayucos hikes for a picnic! Whale Rock Reservoir A few of SLO County’s best hikes with 360-degree views, the Whale Rock Reservoir trails runs out-and-back at a total of 4 miles long. Both travel through […]
[…]the smallest reservoir in San Luis Obispo County. Built in 1961, the dam was named after historic whalers who watched for whales swimming through Estero Bay. Today the 1,350-acre reservoir supplies San Luis Obispo County with water.Fishing is permitted along the Whale Rock Reservoir shore from the last Saturday in […]
[…]8 acres in 2008, which opened in 2017 as Sweet Springs East. Bird watching at Sweet Springs Bird watching is a highlight of any visit to Sweet Springs. The preserve lies along the Pacific Flyway, a superhighway for at least one billion birds that migrate between Alaska and Patagonia. And […]
[…]Piedras Blancas Motel, located 1.5 miles north of the light station. The Whale Trail (Land-Based Whale Watching) There are over 50 Whale Trail sites up and down the west coast, but the six locations in Coastal San Luis Obispo County are the biggest cluster anywhere. If you’re staying around San […]
[…]Winery, Stolo Family Vineyard, Harmony Cellars, Cayucos Cellars, Chateau Margene and Cuatro Dias. Whale Trail – Along the Whale Trail in Cambria, you’ll view one of our nation’s most spectacular marine protected areas. See more than 34 species of marine mammals from land. Search for the heart-shaped blows of gray […]
[…]forest where branches hang with lacey Spanish moss. Emerge at the point and maybe spy a migrating whale or two offshore. However you choose to do it, you’ll soon discover why media mogul W.R. Hearst once wanted this cove all to himself. To get to the trailhead, drive 40 miles north […]
[…]species and discussing seasonal migration patterns. Gray whales, humpback whales, Minke whales, blue whales and even orcas make frequent appearances along this length of the California coast.Elephant SealsThe northern hemisphere’s largest Northern Elephant Seal rookery stands lies along the San Simeon coast near Piedras Blancas Point. Open to the public, […]
[…]and picnic tables welcome adults on a getaway of their own. Plus, Cambria happens to be along the Whale Trail, a group of locations where orca whales and other wildlife can be seen. You can stumble across these majestic creatures any time of year, and the Whale Trail’s goal to […]
[…]ship is lovely for enjoying a post-hike snack while quoting your favorite lines from Titanic. Whale of a time: One of the best beach hikes with total 360-degree views, the Whale Rock Reservoir in Cayucos is fabulous April through November, when wildflowers bloom and birdwatching is at its peak. These […]
Let’s go whale watching! Whale watching is a fun and educational treat that you and your family will remember forever! Each 2 ½ hour narrated tour explains the history, habits, and other interesting information about the whales that frequent the central California coast. You will also experience many types of sea […]
[…]visitors are invited to learn about the local environment and San Simeon wildlife. For whale watching opportunities, check-out a pair of binoculars from the center and walk down to the pier. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the pier itself, one of the primary points of interest for the region’s popular […]
[…](as locals call it) is popular for swimming, fishing, sunbathing, picnicking, kayaking, whale watching and more.Nearby and noteworthy:Seal of approval: Say hello to SLO CAL’s happy seals! The Northern Elephant Seal migrates thousands of miles twice each year to San Simeon, where it breeds, births, molts and rests between trips […]
[…]Play a round of golf while taking in views of the Pacific. Spot whales from the piers or book a whale watching tour. Everything is close by and the weather in Avila Beach is unmatched. Layout Endless Summers is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom condo that sleeps up to 8 […]
