Hundreds of elephant seals lounged in the sunshine on a San Simeon beach on Thursday, occasionally rousing from their naps to toss sand on themselves or bark at passing tourists. Those who looked ...

Hundreds of elephant seals lounged in the sunshine on a San Simeon beach on Thursday, occasionally rousing from their naps to toss sand on themselves or bark at passing tourists. Those who looked ...

Elephant seal bulls are washing up at San Simeon Cove, Washburn beach and Moonstone Beach in Cambria. Unwary visitors may find that what appears to be driftwood is actually a live seal.

Definitely there. Be polite. A more subtle form of localism comes from the resident elephant seals and invisible white sharks. Take Highway 1 into San Simeon Acres, where all the hotels are ...