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Central Coast Wildlife
Cambria, California, United States
Pack up the family and head to Cambria to visit some of the local animals. Bring your binoculars for the faraway fauna and prepare for the ultimate family getaway!
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Horseback Riding at Covell Ranch
5694 Bridge St
Cambria, CA
Monday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
See the grand coastline as well as the unique Monterey pines as you ride through Fiscalini Ranch on horseback with guided trail rides from Cambria Horseback. The Covell Clydesdale Ranch is the only place on earth where you can experience the majestic Clydesdale horses grazing on nearly 2,000 acres of rolling hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
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Bird Watching in Fiscalini Ranch
Bluff Trail
Cambria, CA
Monday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Fiscalini Ranch Preserve is the ultimate spotting ground in Cambria. Forming the half-mile, northern boundary of the preserve, tidal effect zones, seasonal freshwater marshes, and wetlands are a playground for native species like the cedar waxwing and swamp sparrow.
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Zebras on Highway 1
CA-1
San Simeon, CA
Only six miles north of Cambria lies Hearst Castle, overlooking the Pacific Ocean from atop the Santa Lucia Mountains. Everything about Hearst Castle is impressive, but the zebras in the adjacent fields are true showstoppers—if they decide to make an appearance, that is. Have your binoculars (and cameras) ready!
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Elephant Seal Rookery
San Simeon, CA
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
Thursday:
Open 24 hours
Friday:
Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
Sunday:
Open 24 hours
The Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery is just up the road from Cambria. It’s home to about 17,000 animals in total, and seeing the animals in person is truly magnificent.
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Whale Trail
Cambria, California, United States
As part of the Whale Trail, Cambria is lauded for its whale watching opportunities. The California Grey Whale southern migration occurs from December through February, while their northern migration takes place in March and April. Keep an eye out for dolphins, seals, and otters, too!