Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
This unique rookery on California's central coast is easily accessible, free, and open to the public daily, serving as a busy highway for the northern hemisphere's largest seals.

šŸ“œ A unique, free, and easily accessible elephant seal rookery on California's central coast.
šŸ” Home to the largest seal in the northern hemisphere, with over 25,000 seals visiting annually.

Why Go

šŸ˜ Witness thousands of northern elephant seals
šŸ‘€ Observe birthing, breeding, and molting seasons
ā™æ Wheelchair accessible viewing platforms
šŸ¾ Dog-friendly (on leash)

Why Avoid

šŸŒ¬ļø Can be cold and windy, especially in afternoons
šŸš½ No public restrooms at the viewing area

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Peak viewing in January, April, and October
šŸ§„ Bring a jacket and sunscreen
šŸ¤« Keep voices down to avoid disturbing seals

šŸ’° Cost

Free to visit.

šŸ•’ Hours

Daily, sunrise to sunset.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Large, free dirt lot for all vehicle sizes.

Last updated 5 days ago

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