Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Simeon, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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38.8 Miles
86% 49 votes
Historic Sites 696 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 MoreLess Info
The History Center and Museum houses two galleries highlighting stories from San Luis Obispo county's past, a gift shop, and a 'Kid's Room' with child friendly activities. Docents are available.
38.8 Miles
86% 781 votes
Historic Buildings 751 Palm St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 MoreLess Info
Currently the flagship parish of the Roman Catholic Church in San Luis Obispo, California, the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa was the fifth Catholic mission established in California. It endured uneasy relationships with local Native Americans and at one point was nearly destroyed by their flaming arrows.
38.8 Miles
82% 99 votes
Children's Museums 1010 Nipomo St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 MoreLess Info
Designed to engage the curiosity of children, San Luis Obispo Children's Museum offers visitors playrooms to explore filled with hands-on activities. Each room has a different theme; from a doctor's office to a fire truck.
38.8 Miles
93% 102 votes
Movie Theaters 817 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 MoreLess Info
The first solar-powered movie theater in the United States, Palm Theatre features mostly independent and foreign films along with some mainstream movies. The theater offers digital projection, Dolby digital sound and a snack bar with food and drinks.
38.9 Miles
56% 128 votes
Jazz/Blues Bars 728 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 MoreLess Info
Frog and Peach is a popular local bar with a wide range of drinks including a few rare varieties. The atmosphere is peaceful and laid back with live music events on most weekdays. The bartenders are friendly and the service is prompt.
38.9 Miles
56% 1023 votes
Landmarks 700 block of Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA MoreLess Info
One of the more unusual attractions in San Luis Obispo is Bubblegum Alley, a narrow alley with walls thickly covered in used bubblegum. Visitors continue the tradition of 'leaving a piece behind' after passing through the alley.
38.9 Miles
96% 395 votes
Farmers Markets Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA MoreLess Info
The weekly Farmer's Market in San Luis Obispo, California is open on Thursday nights. Patrons enjoy live music as they browse for fresh produce, seafood and barbecued meats. The city health code strictly prohibits dogs from entering the market.
38.9 Miles
83% 184 votes
Movie Theaters San Luis Obispo, CA MoreLess Info
A staple of the cinema scene in San Luis Obispo, the Fremont Theater shows a mixture of new releases and old favorites. The Fremont's sister theater is the Downtown Centre 7, located in the heart of the city.
38.9 Miles
65% 254 votes
Bars 1119 Garden Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 MoreLess Info
SLO Brewing Co. is a restaurant and brewpub on the top floor, and a nightclub on the bottom floor. Upstairs patrons can play shuffleboard, shoot pool and watch the HDTVs while downstairs features dancing and plays host to concerts.
39.0 Miles
42% 50 votes
Movie Theaters 888 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 MoreLess Info
Downtown Theatre Socal Cinemas is a local movie theater that shows a large selection of newly released and unique films for its guests to enjoy. Amenities at the theater include a large concessions menu, matinee ticket specials, and 3-D films.
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