Hubby and I drove up the coast to San Simeon one Sunday.
You might have heard of it, because of William Randolph Hearst. We didn’t go to the Hearst Castle because I really was looking for wildlife to photograph. William Randolph Hearst use to have the largest private zoo that had exotic wild animals freely roaming over the hillsides. The dismantling of the zoo began in 1937, but you can still see zebras roaming the grounds of the state park. That is really what I was after. I was disappointed, so I thought! On our way home we stopped to photograph some waves and we were leaving I looked up and had to squint, but there they were. I really wish I could have gotten closer but this is what we saw.
You might have heard of it, because of William Randolph Hearst. We didn’t go to the Hearst Castle because I really was looking for wildlife to photograph. William Randolph Hearst use to have the largest private zoo that had exotic wild animals freely roaming over the hillsides. The dismantling of the zoo began in 1937, but you can still see zebras roaming the grounds of the state park. That is really what I was after. I was disappointed, so I thought! On our way home we stopped to photograph some waves and we were leaving I looked up and had to squint, but there they were. I really wish I could have gotten closer but this is what we saw.
We saw a lot of fun things!
We found a historical landmark store.
They had these huge trees with red flowers that attracted the most humming birds I have ever seen all at once.
There is a cute otter in the water, I hope you can see him.
I hope you enjoyed San Simeon.
Denise
xoxo
Thanks to A Southern Daydreamer for hosting Outdoor Wednesday!
8 fabulous friends said:
Great pictures. I love them all.
Have a nice day
Great shots Denise!
Happy Outdoor Wednesday ~ I hope you're having a wonderful day.
What wonderful pictures. It's been 40 years since my last visit to San Simeon so I appreciate the tour. I hope you are enjoying the last few days of summer.
Wonderful pictures -- love the old store! Too bad about the zebras!
Cass
Hi Denise..my DIL took me there one year for my birthday...we went to tea at the most darling and quaint tea cottage, but I can't remember the name...we had dinner at a wonderful restaurant...can't remember the name of that either, but it was a wonderful experience. The shopping was also so nice...verey quaint stores with one of a kind items. It is a beautiful place to visit...glad you had a good time there.
Mary
Wonderful photos! Looks like a fun trip!
OOOOOOh my goodness Zebras-- how cool was that fun! I am lovin that little cottage with the picket fence.
Look like your day turned out very eventful.
If you have a moment I would love you to stop by!
TTFN~~Claudia ♥ ♥
I enjoyed looking at your photos. I'd really like to visit California one day, especially on the coast - it looks beautiful.
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