All events
San Simeon, California · Every December to February
Elephant seal pupping at Piedras Blancas
Two-ton bulls battle on the beach and thousands of pups are born, seen from a free boardwalk off Highway 1.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into San Luis Obispo, San Jose or Los Angeles for December 1 to February 28, 2027, round trips of 2 to 4 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Volunteer docents in blue jackets are on the boardwalk most days, ask them
- Highway 1 north of here into Big Sur closes after winter storms, check Caltrans
- San Luis Obispo airport is about an hour south; the rookery is 5 miles north of Hearst Castle on Highway 1.
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