So much fun...my boyfriend and I went to see them in mid July 2009. We ended up going back to see them twice more on our trip! In the summer all the males are on the beach molting and sparring with one another. They were close enough to get a lot of good pictures of. We saw the seals during... more

This took us by complete surprise. We live in a wildlife-rich area, but I have to say that this was one of the most spectacular natural displays I've seen - an entire colony of these gigantic mammals on the beach right below the overlook, engaging in their favorite activities of resting, snuggling, and battling for dominance. If you have never... more

Forget Hearst Castle, the Elephant Seals are a highlight. These beasts are colossal and yet move with surprising speed so don't find yourself down on the beach between a male and its harem. The males make an incredible noise when they are defending their territory. We saw no fighting but I can imagine they would be an aweinspiring sight given... more

I was told about the elephant seals by someone I was sitting next to on a cable car in San Francisco. I headed down to see them today, prior to visiting Hearst Castle tomorrow and was simply stunned. There were literally dozens, maybe even a couple of hundred male elephant seals of all ages sleeping and swimming and snoring their... more

We visited the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Colony on 4/12, as part of our 10 day San Simeon/Grand Canyon/Las Vegas road trip. After lunch in San Simeon, we drove a few miles north of the Hearst Castle turn off along Highway 1 to the Elephant Seal Colony. This place was amazing, we could see hundreds of seals in either direction,... more

This place is amazing. About 6 miles north of San Simeon there is an ocean overlook called Piedras Blancas. There is ample parking and a walkway down to a beach overlook. Here you can see a large colony of wild elephant seals on the beach and swimming in the ocean. I could have stood here all day watching these animals.... more

There must have been a hundred elephant seals here! Huge bulls that were molting. Kinda stinky, but worth it. There is plenty of parking and you can walk out on the walkway where one of the docents are there to answer questions for you. Please ask about these amazing animals! There are also signs posted giving information about them. We... more

We visited the elephant seals around 5 in the evening in late June. The beach was full of them. They were crawling around, fighting, playing. It was awesome! There is a little walkway set up around the beach for people to stand on. Everyone gathers at the end where you park, but I'd recommend walking down a bit further for... more

Wow! If you get the chance while on the Central Coast area,this is a must...........a massive Elephant Seal colony......just like off a television wildlife programme.Don't miss it more