Blog Category: Road Trip

Following continuous efforts throughout the year, Highway 1 between San Simeon and Big Sur’s Limekiln State Park is open for travelers. In celebration, we’ve curated a list of must-visit stops along the scenic drive through San Simeon. Hearst Castle, San Simeon’s crown jewel Start off your day with…

As summer heat sets in, take advantage of the beautiful Central Coast weather on your own, with a few friends, or with the family at San Simeon Bay! With gorgeous beaches, perfect weather, and magnificent scenery, there’s no place like San Simeon Bay for a summer getaway. Located just…

Ready for a break? San Simeon is perfect for a midweek getaway to relax and decompress without the crowds. Whether it’s a solo break, a couple’s trip, or an adventure with your bestie, we’ve built out a midweek itinerary to enjoy the best of San Simeon and the surrounding…

Whether you are a hiker, biker, fisher, surfer or peace seeker, our stretch of coastline has something for you. San Simeon offers an abundance of open spaces to explore from green rolling hills to steep rocky cliffs to endless turquoise waters. So, what are you waiting for?

Celebrating the reopening of Highway 1 after a year of being closed, over 90 journalists and digital influencers participated in the “Dream Drive.” Participants traveled in vehicle models from 1934 to 2018, honoring the 84 years of Highway 1 being open. San Simeon was among the list of stops, and participants could soak in the many different breathtaking sights of the area.

Spend the day in salty ocean air and explore the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary that lies right off the coast of San Simeon.