Things to Do in San Simeon CA -- Best Activities and Attractions

Hearst Castle

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

20+ reviews

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5

20+ reviews

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Up until last week, I had only heard about the majestic Hearst Castle. Experiencing it was a whole other thing! I was surprised at how quick the drive was from Los Angeles and how breath taking the views were on the way there. Before experiencing ... more on Yahoo

You must stop in to visit a real castle. You do a lot of walking and go up stairs and if you want to take pictures you need to turn the flash off. I held down... more on Yahoo

$395

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William Randolph Hearst Memorial State Beach

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OVERVIEW: The beach is located near the historic town of San Simeon along Highway One and gives visitors the opportunity to hike, swim, fish and beachcomb. A popular... California State Parks

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Moonstone

AVERAGE RATING

3.5

22+ reviews

CitySearch	3	1+ reviews
TripAdvisor	3	17+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel	4	4+ reviews

LOCATION: Cambria, California (6.8 miles from San Simeon)

room was nicely decorated, clean and had a view of the ocean more on Tripadvisor

our room was right next to the beach (across the road) more on Yahoo

$139

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Jade Cove

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Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument

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OVERVIEW: In 1865, George Hearst, a wealthy miner, purchased 40,000-acres of ranchland that included the Mexican Ranchos of Piedras Blancas, San Simeon and Santa Rosa. In 1919, his only son, William Randolph... Hearstcastle

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The Sebastian Store

wheelchair accessible

Most people think of Hearst Castle when someone mentions San Simeon California, but across the HWY1 (next to the Hearst State Beach) is the original village of San Simeon (not to be confused with the the area in San Simeon with the motels ) The vi... more on Tripadvisor

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Old Stone Station

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

9+ reviews

CitySearch	3	1+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel	5	8+ reviews

LOCATION: Cambria, California (7.3 miles from San Simeon)

Driving down a portion of the coast on vacation, and liked the quaintness of Cambria, so we stopped for lunch....Where... more on Yahoo

We've been to Cambria 3 times in the last 3 years, we eat at the Old Stone Station every time we go because the food is so good! We've eaten... more on Yahoo

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Main Street Grill

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5.0

10+ reviews

Yahoo! Travel

5

10+ reviews

LOCATION: Cambria, California (8.3 miles from San Simeon)

I love this place. It started as a small bbq pit at... more on Yahoo

I live here in Cambria and I LOVE to go to the Main Street Grill! The food is awesome, although... more on Yahoo

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San Simeon SP

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LOCATION: Cambria, California (5.6 miles from San Simeon)

OVERVIEW: San Simeon State Park is one of the oldest units of the California State Park System. The coastal bluffs and promontories of the scenic park offer unobstructed views of the ocean and rocky shore. T... California State Parks