What To Do

The San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway provides an extraordinary experience.

Before the advent of the railroad and easily traversed highways, most of the commerce in central California was conducted by ship and piers and wharfs were vitally important.

San Simeon beaches are among the most spectacular in California. Learn more about San Simeon beach options below. William R. Hearst Memorial Beach This local favorite is located near the historic town of San Simeon on Highway 1, across from Hearst Castle. The day use area offers 24 picnic…

One of the most ethereally beautiful spots on the planet, San Simeon Point can be seen from Highway One as the extended tip of a crescent that begins along a white sand beach called San Simeon Cove.

World-renowned architectural historian, Lord John Julius Norwich, was moved to say that "Hearst Castle is a palace in every sense of the word"

San Simeon State Park is one of the oldest units of the California State Park System.

Need help planning your San Simeon escape? Have questions about everything there is to see, do and experience here? 

Teachers, students, beachgoers, researchers and others can now view a wealth of information about central California marine life

Sebastian's General Store has carried on through the generations. Built in 1852 at the peak of the whaling industry, the Sebastian Brothers provided goods and services to whalers, fishermen, miners and neighboring ranches.

Take a break from busy schedules in San Simeon by booking a relaxing experience at one of our local spas. Indulge yourself in a variety of wellness and relaxation treatments and services.  After hiking and exploring the coast, round out the perfect beach vacation with luxury…

A 1 hour ride to the top of the ridge high above sea level. From the Ragged Point Plaza, we take you up in a Polaris Ranger with a driver/guide to the top of the mountain & return to Highway level. Be awestruck by the views of the Coastline from…

San Simeon is reliable and popular in the spring among local surfers, with wide beach breaks and chest-high swells.

A Museum Like No Other The estate popularly known as Hearst Castle is a National Historic Landmark and California Historical Landmark located on the Central Coast of California, about 250 miles north of Los Angeles. It was designed by architect Julia Morgan…

No matter what you’re looking for, San Simeon Beach’s tide pools are teaming with plenty of sea life to observe and explore.

The Whale Trail is a series of sites where the public may view orcas, other cetaceans and marine mammals from shore.

After a day of sightseeing and exploring the San Simeon coast, fuel up at one of these classic local favorites. From quick and casual, family friendly eateries to fine dining worthy of a date night, taste the best of the Central Coast’s food and drinks…

Home to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Hearst San Simeon State Park, San Simeon is the perfect spot to observe wildlife in their element. Hike along family-friendly coastal bluff trails with lookout points to view seabirds and marine life,…

The day use area offers 24 picnic sites, 150 parking spaces, restrooms, water faucets, barbecue grill stands and easy beach access.