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pumpkin patch at Talley Farms, Arroyo Grande

Best Things to Do this Fall on your Highway 1 Road Trip

[…]best places for peeping a fin, flipper or tail in the distance. The Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery in San Simeon also invites the public to view majestic elephant seals in the migratory habitat on the beach, free of charge.Like to hike? The heart of Highway 1 offers hundreds of […]

We’re Grateful for These Highway 1 Wonders and You Will Be Too

[…]Highway 1’s elephant seal population is a joy to observe. At the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery in San Simeon, enjoy an up-close view of these curious animals in all of their uninhibited glory. With an ADA-accessible viewing area and a helpful visitor center nearby, you’ll deepen your connection to […]

What to do along Highway 1 for Earth Day

[…]along Highway 1. A good place to start on your coastal safari? The Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery in San Simeon, home to thousands of majestic elephant seals. Visitors can witness these giants in person and learn all about their biology and conservation. The best part? This excursion is free […]

Interesting Animal Encounters in California

[…]style bungalow B&B inside the Monterey Zoo. Take a private or public tour as well.Piedras Blancas Rookery: Located a few miles north of Hearst Castle, guests can see elephant seals for free from an observation area, year-round. Peak times to see larger populations of these giant seals are January, April, […]

USA Today: 10 great places to road-school your kids

[…]roads in the world? From the wild landscape of Big Sur to the Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery in San Simeon to agricultural walking tours in Monterey County, there’s plenty to see and learn when kids aren’t logged on to their home classroom. “There’s just the sheer volume of things to do along the […]

Afar’s Best Hikes Along the California Coastal Trail

[…]RouteDistance: 3.8 miles round tripDifficulty: EasyAs home to the largest northern elephant seal rookery in the mainland U.S., this secluded trail (located in San Simeon, California, just north of San Luis Obispo) offers intimate views of the elephant seals in their natural beach environment. Midway along the trail sits the Piedras Blancas Light Station, built in […]

Highway 1 Selected as 1 of 5 Truly Epic Family Road Trips

[…]loop heads north from San Luis Obispo to Cambria and the incredible Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery in San Simeon (also home to Heart Castle), before looping south to Cayucos and Avila Beach on your way back to SLO. If you splurge on just one stay, make it the new White Water […]

Travel + Leisure Names Cambria as a Best Place for Fall Getaway

[…]and vintage buildings or enjoy local wildlife like the elephant seals at the Piedras Blancas Rookery, especially fun in autumn when juvenile seals arrive. Visitors can also venture less than 30 miles inland to Paso Robles for wineries and the stunning art installation Sensorio with its new light towers exhibit. […]