There are many Elephant Seals just North of San Simeon. You can see them from the shore if you drive Northwest on highway one a few miles and stop at some of the vista points where you can stand on the top of a low cliff just ten or fifteen feet above them. You can also take a nice walk along the top of the cliff by some of these spots.
Here is a video where these Amazing Elephant Seals Battle for Dominance or take a Nap!
I have some pictures of Elephant Seals just North of San Simeon on my SAN SIMEON web page
Here is a video with more views of the California Central Coast: