Elephant Seals near Hearst Castle
The elephant seals are a sight to behold. Cambria, California is fortunate to host a colony of elephant seals approximately five miles north of the central coast’s famed landmark, Hearst Castle. It’s just a short drive up Highway 1 from our Cambria hotel, the Burton Inn, to see these beautiful marine mammals in action. It’s no wonder this is one of the most popular things to do in Cambria. You can spend hours watching the interaction between the alpha bulls, females, and their cute newborn pups. The Best Time to Visit the Elephant Seal Colony near Cambria,...
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For all the lighthouse fanatics out there, this is one to add to your photo album collection of historical lighthouses around the country. There are almost 50 lighthouses in California and the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse is a must-see. It’s located very close to our Cambria hotel. Directions to Piedras Blancas Lighthouse from our Cambria Hotel It’s a quick 20 minute drive north on the Pacific Coast Highway to get to the lighthouse. You’ll simply hop on Highway 1 and travel 14.8 miles toward Big Sur while enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. The lighthouse will be, of...
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