Thank you for planning a school group visit with us. Volunteer docents can be available to escort your group through the Piedras Blancas rookery. Please take a few moments to prepare for your great day, and then submit a Field trip request.

• Plan at least 45 minutes for your visit, as docents are traveling to the rookery specifically for you.
• Please give us 3 weeks to coordinate your visit with our volunteer docents.
• A volunteer will contact you to confirm your trip.
• There are no facilities at the Piedras Blancas rookery. For lunch and snacks, we recommend Hearst State Beach, located across Highway 1 from the Hearst Castle entrance. Hearst State Beach has a large, grassy area, flush toilets and picnic tables. Drinking water is available adjacent to the Coastal Discovery Center in the park.
• The wind is usually calm in the morning and gusty in the afternoon and temperatures may vary. You can check current weather conditions here.
• Don't forget hats and sunscreen.
• We strive to incorporate California Life Science Standards when guiding school groups, however the life of the northern elephant seal will be the focus of your visit. Find out more.
• Email us with your unanswered questions.
• Visit the LiveCam for a preview of your visit.
• Print your map.
• Submit your request.

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