Mission San Antonio de Padua, founded in 1771
Surfers ending their day at Morro Rock
Hiking towards the Estero Bluffs with Morro Rock in the distance
Harmony Headlands hiking trail
View of Piedras Blancas - "white rocks" - and the lighthouse
Elephant seals resting on the beach near San Simeon
Elephant seals resting on the beach near San Simeon. If you look closely you can see the seals throwing sand over themselves to cool them off
Elephant seals socializing - and molting - on the beach near San Simeon
Elephant seals out for a swim near Piedras Blancas
Poppies in bloom along the bluffs at San Simeon & Piedras Blancas
Hearst Castle atop the hill in the distance, from Hearst Memorial State Beach.
View of the beach and pier at Hearst Memorial State Beach from the bluffs
