In 1959’s “The Monster of Piedras Blancas,” a 7-foot-tall, cave-dwelling creature terrorizes residents of the North Coast. The titular monster beheads its victims before sucking them dry of ...

There are few films out there that I have a softer spot in my heart for than 1959’s Creature From the Black Lagoon rip-off The Monster of the Piedras Blancas.It had everything from severed heads ...

The Piedras Blancas Light Station Association is partnering with the Bureau of Land Management to restore the nearly 150-year-old lighthouse and stabilize the tower so it is safe for earthquakes.

For nearly 150 years, the Piedras Blancas lighthouse has played a vital role for mariners. Repairs are needed for a piece of its history and your help can make it happen.

Even before a lighthouse was built nearby, the white rocks of Piedras Blancas — on a point north of San Simeon — helped early mariners navigate the waters off California’s ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. It’s birthing season once again for the Northern elephant seals at ...

Curious about the vociferous elephant seals I heard bellowing last fall as I drove Highway 1, I returned in May to Piedras Blancas State Marine Reserve near San Simeon with my husband, Paul.

At Piedras Blancas, 90% of the pups survive their three-month youth and make their journey to the ocean, she wrote. A mother elephant seal barks to a pup who appears to be listening on Dec. 30, 2024.

Piedras Blancas Light Station celebrates 150 years since its first lighting. Posted: February 16, 2025 | Last updated: June 1, 2025. None. More for You ...

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The Monster of Piedras Blancas B-movie was shot in Cayucos, California, inspiring a fan sequel and local screenings. Here’s how to watch it.