San Simeon Attractions
San Luis Obispo County
Location and general
The village of San Simeon lies on the CA 1, almost exactly halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and about 240mi/400km from both places. Coming from Los Angeles, take the U.S. 101 as far as San Luis Obispo, and then the CA 1. If you come from San Francisco, take the U.S. 101 south as far as Paso Robles, then the CA 46 west and after that the CA 1.
San Simeon consists of one street with motels on both sides, an average-sized beach and some warehouses.
Location and general
The village of San Simeon lies on the CA 1, almost exactly halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and about 240mi/400km from both places. Coming from Los Angeles, take the U.S. 101 as far as San Luis Obispo, and then the CA 1. If you come from San Francisco, take the U.S. 101 south as far as Paso Robles, then the CA 46 west and after that the CA 1.
San Simeon consists of one street with motels on both sides, an average-sized beach and some warehouses.
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Hearst Castle
The grand Hearst Castle was built by William Randolph Hearst who made his fortune in newspaper. The rooms display Hearst's impressive art collection.
California Carvers Guild Museum
The California Carvers Guild Museum in San Simeon features carvings by Vargas and Hiroko Iwata, a member of the Japanese Master Craftsmans Guild.
San Simeon State Park
San Simeon State Park includes the Santa Rosa Creek Natural Preserve and the Pa-nu Cultural Preserve. A trail runs through the park with views of the ocean and coastal bluffs.
