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Cayucos, CA
Hit the waves (or the sand) at Cayucos State Beach. With six miles of white sand beach that stretch to the famous Morro Rock, Cayucos State Beach starts in the charming seaside town of Cayucos and is one of the best in California for surfing, swimming, tidepooling, and soaking up the sun. The beach boasts nearby parking, picnic facilities, outdoor showers and restrooms, as well as easy access. The Cayucos Pier was constructed in 1872 by Captain James Cass, and is a remnant from the days when Cayucos represented an important commercial port for ships sailing from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Rebuilt in 2015, the 982-foot pier remains a favorite spot for fishing, taking in epic Pacific Coast sunsets, and even whale-watching.
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Fun in the water
Cayucos, California, United States
Cayucos is all about beach - our slice of coastline is so beautiful, peaceful, sunny and uncrowded that it just draws you in.
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Cayucos Wildlife
Cayucos, CA
Travel to coastal Cayucos and get to know our local tide pools, where sea stars, urchins, mussels, crabs and other tiny critters make their home. Or stop at the Cayucos Pier for a Whale Trail viewpoint, where whale watchers of all ages and experience can spot a spout offshore. For otter lovers, find “rafts” of these furry cuties across the Cayucos coastline. And don’t forget harbor seals, sea lions and dolphins, all which play in Cayucos’s clean, protected waters.
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Thar she blows!
Cayucos, California, United States
What you might see whale watching in Cayucos Harbor seals, California sea lions, sea otters and humpback whales can be seen here, as well as the occasional orca and gray whale. Also, don’t miss sea urchins, anemones, crabs, starfish and more in the nearby tidepools! When to visit Cayucos for whale watching The best time to see gray whales is March and April, when mothers and calves swim closer to shore during migration. Watch for the acrobatics of humpback whales in spring and summer, as migration takes them south to feeding grounds. That species is known for its breaching, fin-slapping, and tail fluking. Elevated whale watching viewpoint Like the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve in Cambria, the Estero Bluffs north of Cayucos provide excellent elevated viewpoints for whale watching. Park in one of several turnouts on the west side of Highway 1 (on the southbound side of the road) and follow the trails that lie perpendicular to the coastline. Once you reach the bluffs, enjoy wide-open elevated views of the whales’ migratory path.