As we journeyed from north to south, we made sure to pause at every vista point, beginning with Elephant seal vista point, as the light hide was unfortunately closed at the time of our visit. This hide is only open for two hours, three days a week.
For those in need of public restrooms, William R. Hearst State Beach is the closest option. Additionally, this beach grants access to the pier, which can be spotted from the 101.
We were pleasantly surprised to find that the restrooms were well-maintained, boasting four single stalls. It's worth noting that there is a restroom located at each corner of the building.
Throughout our visit, we observed several groups enjoying picnics at the various tables scattered throughout the site.