Keep your eyes open for an array of mollusks, fish and crustaceans, and best of all it is free! Asilomar State Beach Here is our list for some of the best places for tide pooling. Most importantly, it is vital to protect the environment and remember there is an "absolute no-take" policy on all Monterey County tide pools. Some of the rocks can be slippery if still wet so wear sturdy shoes that can grip onto the rocky shores and always keep your eye out for approaching waves. It is important to enjoy the wildlife while not disturbing their natural surroundings and remember to use caution while tide pooling. Tide pooling is best done when the tides are low but you can almost always find something fascinating year-round. The easy access invites kids and adults alike to closely explore the local wildlife including crabs, abalone, mussels, sea anemones, starfish and if you are fortunate enough you might even spot an elusive octopus. Puter, hello! Nice to "chat" with you again! You were very helpful a year ago in answering some of my queries about the North Coast and I once again appreciate your expert help for this trip.Experience some of nature's little wonders and sea life critters in one of the many tide pools along Monterey County's shoreline. I was hoping to spend some time there, too, so that's great that there are good tidepools there, as well. Thanks for the tidepool info about Montana de Oro SP, by the way. Where exactly is the washout at? Is it between Limekiln and San Simeon? Is there any chance the road will be repaired before then? Or is this a several month project? I don't mind too much heading east on the Nacimiento-Fergusson Road, but I was hoping to spend some time at Julia Pfeiffer Burns SP AND Limekiln SP before I rolled into San Simeon for the night, but it looks like that plan won't work now - there wouldn't be enough time with the added delay over the mountains. I was planning on heading south from Monterey to overnight in San Simeon on June 16th. I was not aware of that and wow, that really throws me a curveball, with the timing of how I set up my overnight stays south of Monterey. thanks for the heads up about Highway 1 being out.
*** Just an FYI: Highway 1 is closed 63 miles south of Carmel, so you won't be able to drive through Big Sur to Pismo Beach unless you take the detour over the mountains via Nacimiento-Fergusson Road over to Highway 101 t continue your drive south. The tide pools are in that area, Hopefully the tide will be out at the time of your visit.
Park there, walk out toward the ocean cliffs and look for the stairs leading down to a small beach. The road will rise sharply and you'll see other cars parked at the crest of that hill. You will soon enter the park's entrance and you'll drive a few miles until you reach a small cove. Continue on Los Osos Valley Road until it turns southward and becomes Pecho Road. The road will take you through some open space before you enter the town of Los Osos. You can access the park via Los Osos Valley west from Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo. Montana de Oro State Park just south of Morro Bay has great tide pools and it's only 35-40 minutes from Pismo Beach. Thanks so much in advance for any specific help. ha, ha, I HAVE indeed learned from prior experience that waves can be unpredictable and forceful! I already have the low tide times mapped out and I do know to be careful with waves. I am hoping for this trip to be armed in advance with great spots. I did a similar solo photography trip last spring to the California North Coast and had a difficult time finding good areas for tide pools. here's my question: Are there any other state parks between Half Moon Bay and Pismo Beach that are very good for tide pools? If you have suggestions, I would love specific locales, like where to park. I will be starting at Half Moon Bay the first afternoon and ending my trip around Pismo Beach, to the south. I know that tide pools are good within Point Lobos and at Asilomar State Beach, within Pacific Grove - after scouring this forum. I will be spending nine days driving along the Central CA coast, spending most of my time in state parks with my camera, looking for good landscape and nature photos.
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