San Simeon Coastal Wildlife and History The next day, drive six miles north of Cambria and follow the signs to the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery, where most of the year you can view thousands of elephant seals in their natural habitat on the beach just off Highway 1 year-round. The 3.8-mile roundtrip Boucher Trail leads from the rookery past the historic Piedras Blancas Light Station built in 1875. The cove-filled trail also provides additional lookout points to see more elephant seals that are not on the main beach. There is an organized tour that can get you closer to the light station. Beachside Promenade and Wineries The part-coastal/part-back roads 44-mile route from Cambria south to Avila Beach weaves through Baywood and Los Osos then intersects with Highway 101 to Avila Beach. The drive passes rolling pastures dotted with cows and majestic peaks through the towns of Harmony, Cayucos and Morro Bay. Once there, dedicate a day to pure California beach life along Avila Beach's long white sands with calm waters. Choose to take in its beauty simply relaxing or head out on the water via kayak or paddleboard. The pedestrian-only Avila Beach Promenade sits along Front Street. Your second day in the southern part of the route can be spent discovering some of the more than 30 wineries in the Edna and Arroyo Grande Valleys, about 10 to 15 miles from Avila Beach depending on which winery you are visiting. The stunning hillside wine region located about five miles from the coast grows many varieties, but is best known for its pinot noir and chardonnay. Photos courtesy of California Highway Discovery Route. Your local AAA Travel can help you plan and book an amazing California road trip. Contact us today. 16 VISIT YOUR LOCAL AAA OFFICE CALL 1-877-807-8008 CLICK AAA.COM/TRAVELhttp://www.AAA.COM/TRAVEL