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Elephant seal viewing
An astonishing up-close look at the largest seal in the Northern hemisphere is possible about 1 mile south of Piedras Blancas Light Station. www.elephantseal.org
Hearst Castle
The world famous home of William Randolph Hearst, 6 miles south of Piedras Blancas Light Station on Highway 1, attracts visitors from all around the world. www.hearstcastle.com
Historic San Simeon and William Randolph Hearst State Beach
Located just 6 miles south of Piedras Blancas on Highway 1, this area offers a sheltered beach, picnic areas, historic store,
schoolhouse. www.slostateparks.com
Coastal Discovery Center, San Simeon
A visitor center with exhibits about the interface of land and sea. http://montereybay.noaa.gov/vc/ccdc/welcome
Piedras Blancas Light Station Fresnel Lens
The original lens and clockwork mechanism are on display next to the Veteran's Memorial Buildling at 1000 Main Street, Cambria.
Point San Luis Lighthouse
The lighthouse neighbor to the south, Point San Luis Lighthouse, is about 60 miles south of Piedras Blancas. A breathtaking hike or a trolley ride will get you there. www.sanluislighthouse.org
Point Sur Lightstation
The lighthouse neighbor to the north, Point Sur Lighthouse, is 56 miles north of Piedras Blancas. Point Sur Lightstation is perched on dramatic volcanic rock off the north end of Big Sur. www.pointsur.org
Big Sur
The dramatic beauty of the Big Sur drive is unparalleled. This rugged stretch of coastline where the mountains meet the sea starts about 15 miles north of Piedras Blancas. www.bigsurcalifornia.org
Lodging and Restaurants
For information on nearby accomodations; www.sansimeonchamber.org; www.cambriachamber.org
An astonishing up-close look at the largest seal in the Northern hemisphere is possible about 1 mile south of Piedras Blancas Light Station. www.elephantseal.org
Hearst Castle
The world famous home of William Randolph Hearst, 6 miles south of Piedras Blancas Light Station on Highway 1, attracts visitors from all around the world. www.hearstcastle.com
Historic San Simeon and William Randolph Hearst State Beach
Located just 6 miles south of Piedras Blancas on Highway 1, this area offers a sheltered beach, picnic areas, historic store,
schoolhouse. www.slostateparks.com
Coastal Discovery Center, San Simeon
A visitor center with exhibits about the interface of land and sea. http://montereybay.noaa.gov/vc/ccdc/welcome
Piedras Blancas Light Station Fresnel Lens
The original lens and clockwork mechanism are on display next to the Veteran's Memorial Buildling at 1000 Main Street, Cambria.
Point San Luis Lighthouse
The lighthouse neighbor to the south, Point San Luis Lighthouse, is about 60 miles south of Piedras Blancas. A breathtaking hike or a trolley ride will get you there. www.sanluislighthouse.org
Point Sur Lightstation
The lighthouse neighbor to the north, Point Sur Lighthouse, is 56 miles north of Piedras Blancas. Point Sur Lightstation is perched on dramatic volcanic rock off the north end of Big Sur. www.pointsur.org
Big Sur
The dramatic beauty of the Big Sur drive is unparalleled. This rugged stretch of coastline where the mountains meet the sea starts about 15 miles north of Piedras Blancas. www.bigsurcalifornia.org
Lodging and Restaurants
For information on nearby accomodations; www.sansimeonchamber.org; www.cambriachamber.org