Cheap Things To Do in San Simeon, California

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

Jade hunters enjoy looking for this ... More on TripAdvisor

Ample parking with a restroom. More on TripAdvisor

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

Originally known as "Camp Hill," the wilderness of San Simeon offered a place for family members and friends of San Francisco Examiner owner William Randolph Hearst to "rough it" on camping trips. Despite elaborate arrangements with ... More on go_california

Recreation: Year-round hiking, bicycling, surfing, tide pools, beach-combing, rock hunting and fishing. Law... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

We spent our 12th anniversary here while our kids stayed home with grandparents. More on Trekaroo

A California State Landmark, this unique building was assembled from odds and ends (less diplomatically kn...

Nitt Witt Ridge is Arthur Harold Beal, alias Capt Nit Wit or Der Tinkerpaw's answer to Hearst Castle. For 5... More on uptake_content