A close-up of the head and neck of an elephant seal with its mouth wide open, in mid bark, revealing its pink gums and sharp teeth. The seal's skin is gray and its one visible eye is blue. The background consists beach with sand and rocks.

Juvenile male elephant seal demanding attention — and being ignored. San Simeon Elephant Seal Viewpoint, San Simeon, California, USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #sansimeon #elephantseals #mammals #beach #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography

Chandeliers and flags adorn the dining room at Hearst Castle, showcasing a blend of opulence and history in California's iconic landmark.

Chandeliers and flags adorn the dining room at #HearstCastle, showcasing a blend of opulence and history in #California's iconic landmark.

#BuyIntoArt #SanSimeon #HistoricLandmark #OpulentDesign

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A White-crowned Sparrow in the tall grass 🌱

#birds #sparrow #whitecrownedsparrow #sansimeon

Entanglements (V) - Kelp at San Simeon
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#kelp #vitaminsea #sansimeon #photography

Kelp knots on the reef at San Simeon Point, after the atmospheric river passed through
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#kelp #seaweed #reefs #sansimeon #photography

A Turkey Vulture circling overhead, seen from below through a monocular lens.

Turkey Vultures spotted circling over San Simeon, CA.

#birds #turkeyvulture #sansimeon

Elephant seal in San Simeon, CA.

#addmam #elephantseal #sansimeon #🦭

A Brewer’s Blackbird standing on a wooden fence, two other blackbirds are out of focus in the background.

A Brewer’s Blackbird spotted in San Simeon, CA.

#birds #blackbird #brewersblackbird #sansimeon

Close up of the head and neck of a tan-colored young elephant seal lying on the sand. The seal has sand on top of its head and neck.

Elephant Seal resting on the beach. Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery, San Simeon, California, USA. October, 2025. #piedrasblancasrookery #sansimeon #seal #elephantseal #beach #animal #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography #omsystem #om1 #mzuiko300mmf4pro #mc14

A young Elephant Sea, gray in color, explores the waters on the edge of the Pacific Ocean

A few days ago I started compiling my 10 favorite shots of 2025 and somehow ended up with 70 and I haven't even gotten to my sunset stuff yet! I guess I better start posting or I'll never get done! Let's start it off with a young Elephant Seal from San Simeon! #SanSimeon #Nature #Photography

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La Cuesta Encantada
#HearstCastle #IndoorPool #SanSimeon #CA

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse in the early morning light.

#landscapephotography #photography #coastalphotography #piedrasblancas #sansimeon

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse near San Simeon, CA.

#photography #landscapephotography #lighthouse #lighthouses #piedrasblancas #sansimeon

Northern Elephant Seals, Hearst San Simeon State Park, San Simeon, November 28, 2025. #mammal #mammals #Nature #Wildlife #Seal #Seals #NorthernElephantSeal #HearstSanSimeonStatePark #SanSimeon #CentralCoast

Northern Elephant Seals, Hearst San Simeon State Park, San Simeon, November 28, 2025. #mammal #mammals #Nature #Wildlife #Seal #Seals #NorthernElephantSeal #HearstSanSimeonStatePark #SanSimeon #CentralCoast

Northern Elephant Seals, Hearst San Simeon State Park, San Simeon, November 28, 2025.

#mammal
#mammals
#Nature
#Wildlife
#Seal
#Seals
#NorthernElephantSeal
#HearstSanSimeonStatePark
#SanSimeon
#CentralCoast

Northern Elephant Seals sunbathing, Arroyo del Corral, Arroyo del Corral Creek, Ragged Point, San Simeon, Hearst San Simeon State Park, November 28, 2025. #mammal #mammals #Nature #Wildlife #Seal #Seals #NorthernElephantSeal #ArroyodelCorral #ArroyodelCorralCreek #SanSimeon #SanSimeonStatePark

Northern Elephant Seals sunbathing, Arroyo del Corral, Arroyo del Corral Creek, Ragged Point, San Simeon, Hearst San Simeon State Park, November 28, 2025. #mammal #mammals #Nature #Wildlife #Seal #Seals #NorthernElephantSeal #ArroyodelCorral #ArroyodelCorralCreek #SanSimeon #SanSimeonStatePark

Northern Elephant Seals sunbathing, Arroyo del Corral, Arroyo del Corral Creek, Ragged Point, San Simeon, Hearst San Simeon State Park, November 28, 2025.

#mammal
#mammals
#Nature
#Wildlife
#Seal
#Seals
#NorthernElephantSeal
#ArroyodelCorral
#ArroyodelCorralCreek
#SanSimeon
#SanSimeonStatePark

California Ground Squirrel, San Simeon, San Simeon State Park, November 28, 2025. #mammal #mammals #Nature #Wildlife #Squirrel #Squirrels #CaliforniaGroundSquirrel #SanSimeon #SanSimeonStatePark

California Ground Squirrel, San Simeon, San Simeon State Park, November 28, 2025.

#mammal
#mammals
#Nature
#Wildlife
#Squirrel
#Squirrels
#CaliforniaGroundSquirrel
#SanSimeon
#SanSimeonStatePark

Great Egret, Hearst San Simeon State Park, San Simeon, November 28, 2025. More flora and photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Bird #Birds #Nature #Wildlife #BirdsUS #Egret #Egrets #GreatEgret #HearstSanSimeonStatePark #SanSimeon

Great Egret, Hearst San Simeon State Park, San Simeon, November 28, 2025. More flora and photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Bird #Birds #Nature #Wildlife #BirdsUS #Egret #Egrets #GreatEgret #HearstSanSimeonStatePark #SanSimeon

Great Egret, Hearst San Simeon State Park, San Simeon, November 28, 2025.

More flora and photos:

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#Bird
#Birds
#Nature
#Wildlife
#BirdsUS
#Egret
#Egrets
#GreatEgret
#HearstSanSimeonStatePark
#SanSimeon

San Simeon Pier shown in the review mirror .

San Simeon Pier in the review mirror.

#sansimeon #hurststatebeach #sansimeonpier #imagemaking

Color image of just a small sample of all the many things you'll see at The Hearst Castle... pictured here with my Susie.

Color image of just a small sample of all the many things you'll see at The Hearst Castle.

Color image of just a small sample of all the many things you'll see at The Hearst Castle.

Color image of just a small sample of all the many things you'll see at The Hearst Castle.

Near San Simeon on California's central coast is The Hearst Castle... and it is quite the sight to see! The day we went, no tours inside, but there was still a lot to see out on the grounds. #sansimeon #california #pacificcoast #hearstcastle #scenic #scenery #sightseeing #checkthisout

Much needed mini-break, ocean infused. #SanSimeon

Highway 1 closure has cost Big Sur region $438 million, a new study finds. Read the full article on Monterey County Now.

Highway 1 closure has cost Big Sur region $438 million, a new study finds. #highway1 #bigsur #closure #economicimpact #tourism #sansimeon #caltrans

#PhiladelphiaEagles
#PacificOcean
#California
#SanSimeon
#HearstCastle
#CasaGrande
#WilliamRandolphHearst
#CaliforniaStatePark
#NationalHistoricLandmark
#CaliforniaHistoricalLandmark
#TheRomanPool
#IndoorPool
#BriceDailyPhoto

A bee hanging upside down on a purple flower collecting nectar

Little bee

#macro #photography #insects #bee #SonyA7rIII #Laowa #year2025 #NeatoBuilds #nature #SanSimeon #california

Old one-room schoolhouse in expansive weedy field with coastal hills behind. Photo: T. Christensen

San Simeon Schoolhouse. One-room school, built 1881. Not as grand as Mr. Heart's castle up the hill.

Photo shot in 2002 on an Olympus C3000z, an fairly early digital camera.

#BlueSkyMonday #photography #SanSimeon #WestCoastPhotography #CentralCaliforniaCoast

Interesting find at the Randolph Hearst beach in San Simeon beach
#blueskyartshow #sansimeon #whales

Photos of #HearstCastle that don’t look like Hearst Castle #ArtDeco #SanSimeon #California #JazzAgeBathroom 📸:me/12/2022

One of my favorite memories. Looking over the pier at San Simeon Bay, CA. Long strands of seaweed swayed to the rhythm of the gentle waves. I could have watched that dance for hours. #seaweed #sansimeon #meditations

Driving up the Pacific Coast and stopping to take in the views from above. I have an enlargement of this photo I captured... I sometimes get asked if I shop'd in the sea gull, but I did not.

Stopped to eat and on the patio these magnificent extended to the sky... I had to catch a pic up through the trees.

A must see... all the beauty one can accumulate if you have too much money.

I have an enlargement of this image in my home as well. The entire location is full of various items that Hearst bough and paid to have them brought here. Wealth excess...

On the way to Hearst Castle, we also stop by points at Big Sur and capture scenic images. #hearstcastle #bigsur #westcoast #sansimeon #roadtrip #travels #scenic #sights #beautiful #lavish #wealthyman

The simple beauty of a low tide. #sansimeon

Neptune Pool
Hearst Castle
San Simeon, California
#neptunepool #hearstcastle #sansimeon #california #photography #travelphotography #travel #usa #pool #outdoor