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Cambria, San Simeon, North Coast
784 Main Street in the West Village of Cambria
800.545.5079 • 805-927-8200
www.cambriavacationrentals.com
Madeline’s
Elegant Dining
788 Main St., Cambria
Dinner daily from 5 to 9 PM
Lunch daily from 11:30 to 3 PM
Madeline’s
on Moonstone
Wine Tasting
Mon-Thurs 3 to 8 PM
Fri-Sun 12:30 to 8 PM
Tapas Menu daily 3 to 8 PM
6276 Moonstone Beach Dr.
(805) 927-4175
madelinescambria.com
RESTAURANT • WINE SHOP
has been managed by the Hearst
Ranches since 1865. While the cat-
tle are maintained by Hearst Ranch
Beef and the land is managed by
Hearst’s Agricultural Operations,
the zebras are now considered
completely wild, meaning there
is no entity managing, feeding or
tracking the herd.
As they continue to thrive in
the Hearst Ranch, these resilient
creatures serve as a reminder of
the enduring power of nature to
reclaim its space.
How to catch sight of the herd
For visitors to Hearst Castle, the
journey up the winding road now
offers more than just a glimpse of
opulence and history.
While a zebra spotting is likely
during a visit to the ranch from
the roads, there is no guarantee
that visitors will see the wild herd.
A savvy traveler would be wise to
bring binoculars for a closer look.
Visitors are reminded not to try to
approach the animals or trespass
on the Hearst Ranch land. The herd
is said to mostly roam from the
northernmost point of the Hearst
Castle Visitor Center to San Simeon
Creek Road to the south and is
often spotted on the east side of
Highway 1, looking towards Hearst
Castle.
A glimpse of the zebra herd
makes for a memorable addition
to a trip to the castle or the quaint
nearby town of San Simeon.
Hearst Castle is open daily at 9
a.m. There are a number of different
tours that visitors can choose from.
For more information about a visit
to Hearst Castle visit its website at
hearstcastle.org or call
1 (800) 444-4445.
— Skye Pratt