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Seal Beach Scenic Overlook
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#20 of 40 things to do in Big Sur
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Backpacker
San Luis Obispo, CA1,092 contributions
Watched a seal giving birth!
Jan 2020
I arrived and literally 2 minutes later a seal gave birth. I saw the baby come out in the sack, the sack burst, and tons of seagulls fighting for the bloody placenta. Yuck. But it was still a huge treat and I know how lucky I am!
Written January 13, 2020
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World8,169 contributions
I parked around here...
May 2021
...and got my hike in on Boucher Trail. Hey elephant seals and a lighthouse: isn't this something? I'm gonna upload all my pics so you get a better feel about all this than you can get by reading my review - or something like that. These animals look like they're thriving here so hats off to all the people who help them and monitor this kind of stuff. I was a little pissed about the lighthouse though. Why don't they just let people come by and look at it? I got as close as I could but the sun was in the wrong place and whatever...
Written May 20, 2021
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Pat S
Rockville, MD167 contributions
Loved it
Aug 2021 • Couples
This is a must! The elephant seals are doing their thing and are fascinating to watch. Docents are there to answer questions.
Written August 18, 2021
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Virat Bakhshi
13 contributions
A must Stop
Nov 2020
It was truly amazing how nature finds its perfect grounds for the wildlife. It was a very refreshing stop on our drive. A must see.
Virat Bakhshi
Written November 22, 2020
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MomJoe
Los Angeles, CA5 contributions
Serene, uncrowded beach
Aug 2020
Clean fresh beach, not like the typical Southern California beach. Lovely rocks with crashing waves. 😍
Written August 29, 2020
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Navyguy55
West Hyattsville, MD27 contributions
Worth a Stop
Nov 2022 • Couples
Absolutely worth a stop—these creatures are just amazing and it’s a nice spot with enthusiastic volunteers. Hopefully you’ll be checking out many places on this stretch of the Central Coast— you’ll be glad this is one of them
Written November 5, 2022
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Joy
Santa Barbara, CA11 contributions
Beautiful Dreamers
Dec 2019
The parking lot is a bit of a nightmare--bumpy as heck and tricky to maneuver owing to all the comings and goings--but there's a nice pathway along the fence when it isn't flooded out, and the seals are simply sublime to watch. They were resting when we were there, so no loud barking, just snuffling, snuggling, stretching and the occasional raised head. Naptime! Stop by if you can.
Written December 27, 2019
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Jeremy515
Woodmere, NY114 contributions
Pretty cool
Jul 2019 • Couples
We stopped by to few these huge seals on the beach. There is nothing really to do here other than which these huge seals lay on the sand but it broke up the drive.
Written July 26, 2019
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Paul S
Phoenix, AZ32 contributions
good views
Aug 2018
this is great overlook to see the rugged coasts and check out elephant seals on the beach, ithere was not alot folks as other overlooks. it was peacefull.
Written November 1, 2018
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