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3-Day San Simeon itinerary guide

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San Simeon — 2003 San Simeon earthquake damage

Top stops to prioritize

  • Elephant Seal Vista Point
  • Hearst Castle
  • San Simeon Beach Bar & Grill
  • San Simeon Pier
  • Big Sur Restaurant
  • Piedras Blancas Light Station
  • Arroyo Laguna Beach
  • Hearst Ranch Winery

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

  • Elephant Seal Vista Point
  • Piedras Blancas Light Station
  • Arroyo Laguna Beach
  • Hearst Ranch Winery
  • SEBASTIAN'S
  • San Simeon Point

Day 2: North side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the north side side of town.

  • Hearst Castle
  • Hearst Castle Visitor Center
  • San Simeon, California
  • William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach
  • MBNMS Coastal Discovery Center & San Simeon Office
  • San Simeon Bay

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Ocean Vista Point.

  • San Simeon Pier
  • Ocean Vista Point
  • San Simeon Visitor Center
  • San Carpoforo Creek Trailhead
  • Ragged Point - Scenic View

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