The Hearst Coast
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As part of the historic $95 million Hearst Ranch Conservation
Deal of 2004, thirteen miles of coastline - 959 acres in all -
were added to San Simeon State Park.
Although it borders Highway 1, this portion of the once now a
mere 80,000.) Hearst Ranch seems miles from civilization.
The bluff trail above the rocky coastline in an excellent place to
observe wildlife.
Brandt's cormorants gather on the offshore rocks, along with
resting harbor seals. Elephant seals snooze and spar on the
beaches, sea otters and dophins frolic in the surf, and the
spout of the gray whale can often be seen on the horizon.
Deal of 2004, thirteen miles of coastline - 959 acres in all -
were added to San Simeon State Park.
Although it borders Highway 1, this portion of the once now a
mere 80,000.) Hearst Ranch seems miles from civilization.
The bluff trail above the rocky coastline in an excellent place to
observe wildlife.
Brandt's cormorants gather on the offshore rocks, along with
resting harbor seals. Elephant seals snooze and spar on the
beaches, sea otters and dophins frolic in the surf, and the
spout of the gray whale can often be seen on the horizon.
Getting There
Junge Ranch portion: Drive north from Cambria on Highway 1 to Lone
Palm Drive at San Simeon Creek Road. Climb down to the beach. Or
access it at the corner of Balboa Avenue and Vista del Mar in San
Simeon Acres. You can also walk south on the beach from San Simeon
Pier at low tide.
Arroyo Laguna area: Park in the small dirt lot two miles south of the
main elephant seal viewing area. Walk 3/4 mile trail to the beach.
Point Piedras Blancas: Pull into the paved lot just north of the elephant
seals. Climb the gate at the north end of the parking lot and follow the
trail. Please respect the elephant seals, they can be quite dangerous
and it is against federal law to harass them in any way.
Piedras Blancas: Pull into the parking lot of the old Piedras Blancas
Motel.
Junge Ranch portion: Drive north from Cambria on Highway 1 to Lone
Palm Drive at San Simeon Creek Road. Climb down to the beach. Or
access it at the corner of Balboa Avenue and Vista del Mar in San
Simeon Acres. You can also walk south on the beach from San Simeon
Pier at low tide.
Arroyo Laguna area: Park in the small dirt lot two miles south of the
main elephant seal viewing area. Walk 3/4 mile trail to the beach.
Point Piedras Blancas: Pull into the paved lot just north of the elephant
seals. Climb the gate at the north end of the parking lot and follow the
trail. Please respect the elephant seals, they can be quite dangerous
and it is against federal law to harass them in any way.
Piedras Blancas: Pull into the parking lot of the old Piedras Blancas
Motel.
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