Directions

Piedras Blancas Light Station is located 6 miles north of Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California at 15950 Cabrillo Highway (Highway 1).
Coordinates: 35.66563, -121.28435

From Southern California
Take US Highway 101 north to San Luis Obispo. Exit at Highway 1 and continue north 48 miles.

From Northern California and the Central Valley
Take Highway 101 to Highway 46 west. Take Highway 1 north about 18 miles.

Tours meet at the former Piedras Blancas Motel 
The motel is located 1.5 miles north of the light station at 16420 Cabrillo Highway (Highway 1).
Coordinates: 35.68825, -121.28809

• From the south, look for the left-hand turn lane near a grove of trees on the left.
• From the north, look for the single-story motel on the right.
• The motel does not have a sign.