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San Simeon

Trip Planner : USA / California / San Luis Obispo County / San Simeon

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When you arrive in tiny San Simeon, which lies halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, you can see why William Randolph Hearst chose this coastal locale for his famous hilltop castle. Mountains and cliffs plunge down to deserted sand beaches lapped by vigorous surf near this town of about 400 people. Here, thousands of elephant seals populate nearby coves, and vineyards soak up the plentiful sunshine inland. Pristine beaches, abundant marine wildlife, nearby wineries, and state parks give visitors plenty of things to do in San Simeon beyond visiting the mansion. San Simeon is in San Luis Obispo County. Make your own San Simeon vacation itinerary, with a little help from those that know the place like the back of their hands, by using our United States tour planning website .

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Elephant Seal Rookery

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Piedras Blancas

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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

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Pebble Beach Golf Links

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William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach

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Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay (Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary)

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San Simeon Pier

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San Simeon State Park

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Sebastian General Store

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Hearst Ranch Winery

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Deciding where to stay in San Simeon doesn't require a great deal of consideration. All motels, hotels, inns, and lodges are located along Route 1 in the community south of the castle along the coast. If these are full, head just south of San Simeon State Park, where a larger selection of bed and breakfasts line the coast on the northern edge of the town of Cambria.

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