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Elephant Seals In The Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery

Introduction Beginning in 1990, less than two dozen elephant seals began to call Piedras Blancas home, and now the seals are expanding to locations both north and south of the original beachhead. At first only the locals knew about the elephant seals, but now they’ve got their own parking lot, blue-jacketed docents, full-color signage, and …

Pacific Valley Bluff Trail

Pacific Valley Bluff Trail

The most scenic short coastal trail in our estimation, and one you won’t want to miss even if you only have time for a few stops along the highway. The Pacific Valley Bluff Trail is a simple flat path that crosses a large grass field to some breathtaking rocky cliffs high above the ocean. Hike …