You don’t expect either of these wildlife sightings in California… and definitely not just minutes apart. But in San Simeon, you can watch the famous Hearst Castle herd of wild zebras grazing the hillsides, then drive 5 miles up Highway 1 to the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery — home to one of the largest elephant seal colonies in the world. Thousands of elephant seals. Dozens of zebras. And all of it is free, wild, and open year-round. If you’re planning a Central Coast trip (or want to a
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You don’t expect either of these wildlife sightings in California… and definitely not just minutes apart. But in San Simeon, you can watch the famous Hearst Castle herd of wild zebras grazing the hillsides, then drive 5 miles up Highway 1 to the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery — home to one of the largest elephant seal colonies in the world. Thousands of elephant seals. Dozens of zebras. And all of it is free, wild, and open year-round. If you’re planning a Central Coast trip (or want to a
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It’s time for #WinterWildlifeWonders! From now until March, northern elephant seals of every size and age will be breeding, nursing, or mating on our beaches. Over the next 9 weeks, we’ll celebrate this important season by sharing elephant seal photos, fun facts, and helpful tips for respectfully viewing these animals. Follow our partners to see featured photos from Hearst San Simeon State Park, Año Nuevo State Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, Friends of the Elephant Seal, Monterey Bay Natio
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