Piedras Blancas Light Station is located almost halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
From San Francisco;
Take Highway 101 South through Salinas.
Exit on to Highway 1 through Monterey and Carmel. Continue down the Big Sur area. Approx. 90 miles.
Pass the Ragged Point Resort area. Approx 13 miles.
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From Los Angeles;
Take Highway 101 North through Santa Barbara.
In San Luis Obispo find the California Highway 1 exit toward Hearst Castle.
Take Highway 1 North approxomately 50 miles through the town of Cambria.
Continue North. On a clear day the light is visible just outside Cambria.
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Weekend Tours
Weekend Tours begin at the Hearst Castle.
Driving south on Highway One: The Hearst Castle is 18 miles south of the Ragged Point Inn.
Driving north on Highway One: The Hearst Castle is 11 miles north of Cambria.
Weekday Tours
Weekday tours begin at the old motel located 1.5 miles north of the light station.
Driving south on Highway One: The gathering location is 9 miles south of the Ragged Point Inn.
Driving north on Highway One: The Piedras Blancas Light Station is 15 miles north of Cambria.
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