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San Simeon offers a variety of activities, tours, and sightseeing locations for visitors to enjoy during their stay at one of the most beautiful destinations along the Central Coast.

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Elephant Seals Two Elephant Seal Bulls Fighting for Mating Rights

San Simeon Beaches William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach

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San Simeon The stunning natural beauty of San Simeon Cove; the enchantment of a hilltop castle - what a beautiful way to start the day!
Arroyo Laguna Beach
San Simeon Arroyo Laguna Beach is a windsurfing and kiteboarding spot along the northern San Luis Obispo Coast.
Art and Culture of San Simeon
San Simeon Hearst Castle holds a trove of artwork, artifacts, and antiquities making San Simeon a must for art lovers everywhere. From ancient Roman marble to Tiffany & Co. silver, Hearst’s holdings are among the most impressive in California. Beyond Hearst Castle, San Simeon and neighboring communities value the arts…
Big Sur National Scenic Byway
Big Sur Travel the route that hugs the California coast, providing access to austere, windswept cypress trees, fog-shrouded cliffs and the crashing surf of the Pacific Ocean. Views include rugged canyons, towering redwoods, sea lions, and other marine life.
Black Swift Falls Trail
Ragged Point The Ragged Point Inn and Resort is located at the northernmost corner of San Luis Obispo County, 18 miles north of Hearst Castle on Highway 1, at the base of the Big Sur National Scenic Byway.
Boating in San Simeon
San Simeon Set sail in San Simeon to explore an entirely different side of the town.
Boucher Trail at Piedras Blancas
San Simeon The Boucher Trail runs from the paved elephant seal viewing parking for 1.9 miles, to a half mile north of the Piedras Blancas Light Station.
California Coastal National Monument
San Simeon Connecting the Pacific Ocean with the land, the California Coastal National Monument provides unique coastal habitat for marine-dependent wildlife and vegetation
California Sea Otters
The California Sea Otter is one of the many wildlife species that has made their home in San Simeon and can be seen year-round. These mammals live in kelp forests and estuary habitats part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Despite their relatively small size, being the second smallest…
California State Parks
San Simeon Explore San Simeon through the California State park systems that works toward preserving the nature and wildlife here on the Central Coast.
Camping
Cambria Home to two campgrounds — San Simeon Creek Campground and Washburn Primitive Campground. The 541-acre San Simeon State Park boasts a diverse terrain that ranges from serene coastal settings to stately pine forest surroundings.
Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay
San Simeon Located on beautiful San Simeon Bay, the Coastal Discovery Center celebrates the connection between land and seas.
Coastal Discovery Trail
Explore the Coastal Discovery Trail Along Highway 1 The new Coastal Discovery Trail is a curated collection of activities that highlights nature, history and local experts. Make the most of your travels to the Central Coast by using the resources and links below to find the…
Cycling San Simeon
San Simeon Whether you like to race, mountain bike or just cruise and admire the scenery, you’ll find a bike path to enjoy in San Simeon.
Elephant Seals
San Simeon Elephant Seals, Up Close and Very Personal
Fishing
Fishing in San Simeon is about more than what you catch. It’s about standing above the water, soaking in pristine ocean views and reveling in a fishing experience that is uniquely San Simeon and unlike anything else in the world.
Hearst Castle – San Simeon, State Historical Monument
San Simeon Visitors and locals are helping to preserve our coastal heritage by supporting the Friends of Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle Evening Tours
San Simeon The Hearst Castle Evening Tour allows you to view this historic California mansion in the twilight hours

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