- The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near San Simeon, California, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Specialty Museums and Camping Site.
- From William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach to Moonstone Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Simeon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cambria, Big Sur, Morro Bay and Paso Robles.
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33.1 Miles
Stretching appoximately .64 miles, the McWay Waterfall Trail is one of the most striking and scenic hiking trails in Big Sur. The trail provides stunning views of the 80 foot waterfall created by McWay creek flowing to the beach below.
33.2 Miles
At Heilman Dog Park, visitors can bring their dogs to roam and socialize with other dogs in a gated, dirt park. The park has a separate section for elderly dogs and small dogs under 25 pounds.
33.7 Miles
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46 votes
3450 Dairy Creek Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
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Featuring Mediterranean plants, San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden offers a variety of gardens with benches and walking trails. It also hosts events like crafts workshops, ecological lectures, gardening events, and more.
33.8 Miles
84%
45 votes
2990 Dairy Creek Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Besides the scenic beauty of the place, El Chorro Regional Park is also popular for its annual Renaissance Fair, the beautiful Botanical Gardens, many hiking trails, well-maintained campsites, nearby golf course, club houses and more.
34.0 Miles
A city park and sports complex, Paloma Creek Park is home to a number of youth sports leagues. The park has lighted baseball and softball fields, as well as a playground with various play structures.
36.7 Miles
San Luis Obispo features many hiking trails. Bishop Peak is one of the most strenuous due to its steep incline. The trail is four miles long and takes physically fit hikers roughly two hours to complete its circular route.
38.5 Miles
93%
395 votes
1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
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San Luis Obispo is home to the California Polytechnic University, a leading research university. 'Cal Poly' is most renowned for its engineering, physics and mathematics programs. It is also a center of computer science and innovation.
38.5 Miles
There are two different trails available at the outdoor recreational area known as Cerro San Luis which is located just outside the city of San Luis Obispo. They are the Lemon Grove Loop and the 'M' Trail which features a large M created by the Mission Prep High School class of 1966.
38.6 Miles
San Luis Obispo's Performing Arts Center is one of California's most prestigious venues for classical music, ballet, theater and musicals. Its calendar is filled with world-class offerings, including stars of the American and international music scenes.
38.8 Miles
Ah Louis Store is currently owned by Dr. William Watson, and the ground floor is a westernized shop, selling mostly housewares.