A rugged adventure around Ragged Point
The perfect place to unplug, unwind and reconnect with nature!
End your adventure around Ragged Point with a tour of the iconic Piedras Blancas Light Station. The building was constructed in 1875, and although the top was removed in the 1940s after earthquake damage, the lighthouse remains standing tall. It’s still operating as a lighthouse, with an automated light, and serves as a historic park and wildlife sanctuary as well. You can access it on a guided tour. Tours are offered every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning year-round, and every day except Sundays and Wednesdays from June 15 – September 1. The tours cost $10 per adult, and meet at the Piedras Blancas Motel at 9:45 AM.
About a mile south of the lighthouse is the Elephant Seal Rookery, the largest on the West Coast, which offers a boardwalk for easy viewing.
Between all of the hikes, historic sites, and the Ragged Point Inn, exploring this tiny, special stretch of coast could easily take a full day. Explore the many trails, or just relax on the beach and soak it all in. Either way, Ragged Point is a destination that, no matter how long you spend visiting it, is a completely unforgettable slice of Highway 1.