Genesis of the Elephant Seal Vista Point
Channel: Sean Anderson
Date: 2017-11-23

Interpreter extraordinaire and Friends of the Elephant Seals co-founder Phil Adams walks us through the mid-1990s genesis of the northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) viewing area just south of the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse.  

There are many names for this area, but perhaps the best term is "Elephant Seal Vista Point."  This area is now owned by California State Parks (thanks to a land swap with the Hearst Corporation), but effectively run by the nonprofit Friends of the Elephant Seals.  This all volunteer group staffs this overlook most days when seals are abundant on the beach in two shifts (10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm).

To learn more about these amazing diving mammals or when good times to visit are, check out http://www.elephantseal.org