- TripBuzz found 26 things to do with kids in or near San Simeon, California, including 16 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cambria, Big Sur, Morro Bay and Paso Robles.
- From William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach to Moonstone Beach, the San Simeon area offers 55 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Theaters and Specialty Museums.
- San Simeon, CA is best known as the site of the famous Hearst Castle, former home to publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst. The picturesque coastal city is located approximately at the halfway point between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Most popularly visited for the castle and the surrounding natural area, the city is also home to an elephant seal rookery.
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44.3 Miles
Central Coast Kayaks is a full-service kayak shop offering guided tours with trained professionals. They also have equipment rentals as well as many different classes to help make participants better paddlers.
44.5 Miles
Basic park-style facilities are provided at the Eldwayen Ocean Park. Visitors can enjoy a grassy recreation area, picnic tables, benches, stairs leading to a sandy beach, and tide pools within this ocean front park.
44.6 Miles
Situated on the Big Sur coast, Limekiln Beach State Park has plenty of waterfalls, beaches, creeks, and rusted lime kilns to explore. Hikers often run into banana slugs near the trail.
44.7 Miles
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Ewoldsen Trail
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
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Ewoldsen Trail is a looping trail populated by lush redwoods and a running creek. Hikers will experience several switchbacks through redwood groves and will cross a few bridges on their way through the trail.
44.9 Miles
Margo Dodd Park is a picturesque park located on an oceanside bluff in Pismo Beach. A perfect spot for picnics and scenic walks, the beach offers premier photography opportunities of the rugged coastal terrain and surrounding wildlife.
44.9 Miles
Situated across 11 acres on the ocean front, Dinosaur Caves Park focuses around a central dinosaur-themed children's playground area. The recreation site also has an amphitheater, wedding overlook, walking paths, and off street parking.
45.0 Miles
Complete with dense, scenic nature, the Monarch Butterfly Grove serves as a home for thousands of monarch butterflies each year. The facility hosts several special events throughout the seasons and features numerous walking paths to make it easy to navigate throughout the area.
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Shell Beach
CIty of Pismo Beach, 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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Shell Beach is a public beach that is part of the larger Pismo Beach and has opportunities for picnicking, swimming, sun tanning, and boating. The beach can also be used for running and beach walking.
45.3 Miles
A nice place for a quick stop, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park has beautiful beaches that aren't too crowded. Hike in to see a small waterfall.
46.2 Miles
A small neighborhood park, Boosinger Park features ocean views along with a turf area suitable for picnics and other recreational activities. The park also offers benches and a children's playground with swings and play structures.