Things To Do in San Simeon, California

La Cuesta Encantada, "The Enchanted Hill" high above the ocean at San Simeon, was the creation of two extra... More on Parks

I had a feeling there might be an ocean out there to my left, but you couldn't prove it by the view. More on Epinions.com

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 beach spot, this protected cove also offe... More on Parks.ca.gov

'William Randolph Hearst Memorial State Beach' is located near the historic town of San Simeon along Highway One, ... More on Wikipedia

Few tall, classic lighthouse towers, typical of the Atlantic Seaboard, were built on the Pacific Coast, since the high bluffs along much of its extent provide the necessary height for a focal plane... More on LighthouseFriends.com

There is nothing sadder than a decapitated lighthouse. Fortunately, plans are in the works to restore the lantern room to the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse and make it more accessible to the public. C... More on LighthouseFriends.com

The California Carvers Guild Museum in San Simeon features carvings by Vargas and Hiroko Iwata, a member of th ... More on PlanetWare

I visited the Hearst Castle last year and found the Sebastian's Store (another California Historical Monument) across the HWY 1 from the castle. The building itself is 150 years ols and has been owned by the same fami... More on CitySearch

There is parking just north of the Best Western Hotel, next to the "Coastal Access" sign. Dogs must be on leash. More on DogFriendly.com