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San Luis Obispo County

Elephant Seal Vista Point – Moonstone Beach loop from Cambria

Bike touring routes & trails

San Luis Obispo County

Elephant Seal Vista Point – Moonstone Beach loop from Cambria

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Elephant Seal Vista Point – Moonstone Beach loop from Cambria

02:45

44.6km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.0 km for 126 m

After 39.7 km for 286 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.97 km

Cambria West Village

Highlight • Settlement

The West Village features artists' galleries, wineries, clothing boutiques and specialty shops. Cambria is free of chain retailers, so all the shops are mom-and-pops.

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2

14.3 km

View of Hearst Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hearst Castle, once an impressive home to businessman William Randolph Hearst, is now a museum with sweeping views of the Santa Lucia Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. There is a …

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3

14.8 km

Hearst Castle

Highlight • Castle

Hearst Castle, once an impressive home to businessman William Randolph Hearst, is now a museum with sweeping views of the Santa Lucia Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. There is a …

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4

22.0 km

Elephant Seal Vista Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very close to San Simeon and right at the famous Highway No. 1 is the home for North Americas largest sea elephant colony. You can watch them mate in the …

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5

39.8 km

Moonstone Beach Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Moonstone Beach Boardwalk stretches 1.5 miles along coastal bluffs and beaches. The ocean views are amazing along this wooden walkway.

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6

40.3 km

Moonstone Beach

Highlight • Beach

It is a beautiful beach where you can find a nice sandy spot to spend the day. The walk along the shore is magic.

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7

41.5 km

Santa Rosa Creek Trail West

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

nice view

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B

44.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.0 km

2.58 km

1.55 km

1.09 km

992 m

233 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.5 km

1.69 km

679 m

544 m

113 m

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