North Coast: Piedras Blancas Hike-In Open House

Hike in to the Piedras Blancas Light Station for an open house on the bluffs, where an easy coastal trail leads to one of the most striking spots on the North Coast.

Pack a picnic and spend the late morning wandering the lighthouse grounds between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Docents and staff are on hand to answer questions about the light station’s history and the local ecology, and the gift shop is open. It is a relaxed, self-paced way to take in the beauty of this Outstanding Natural Area.

This is a hike-in event, so do not drive directly to the light station. Start your hike at the elephant seal viewing area parking lot 1.5 miles south of the light station, or the vista point parking lot 1 mile to the north. Including the half-mile trail around the grounds, the round-trip hike is 3 miles from the north and 4 miles from the south. Directions and a map are at piedrasblancas.org.

Entry is free, with a suggested donation of $5 per person to support restoration and maintenance. Please note: no pets, no smoking, no bicycles, no drones, and stay on the trail.

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