📍 Elephant Seal Vista Point, San Simeon, CA
Features: Cliffside trails overlooking a protected beach that Northern elephant seals use as a rookery throughout the year
Wildlife: Northern elephant seals of all ages (varies with season), native wildflowers and coastal dune plants
Amenities: Parking, dog-friendly (on leash), education docents available 10am-4pm, no restrooms, no public transportation
Accessibility: Trails to the north and south of the parking lot are wheelchair accessible. Some benches are available along the trails.
Best Time of Year:
Breeding season - December 15th to March 31st
Molting season - April 1st to August 31st
Juvenile haul-out season - September 1st - November 30th
Cost: Free! No reservations required.
