- 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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Attractions at the Atascadero Lake Park include the lake itself, Faces of Freedom Veterans Memorial, and the Charles Paddock Zoo. The park offers activities like biking paths, a playground, and walking trails.
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8038 Portola Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
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Dedicated to veterans, Faces of Freedom Veterans Memorial features a curved wall with etched names of regional heroes who gave up their lives during their service. These heroes fought in wars like World War I and the War on Terror.
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Faces of Freedom Memorial features a bronze sculpture with an American containing the faces of American heroes. The plaque is surrounded by a stone sculpture with etched names of distinguished veterans from World War I to the War on Terror.
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A short drive from the Pacific Ocean, the City of Atascadero provides for an array of water sports and outdoor activities. Known for its many wineries, visitors to the area can also enjoy wine tastings and vineyard tours.
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The only zoo of the California central coast that is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums is the Charles Paddock Zoo. Spread over five acres, the zoo offers exhibits of red pandas, lemurs, meerkats, and a Malayan tiger.
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At Mama Can Surf, visitors can choose group or private lessons with surf instructors to learn the basics of the sport. The lessons cover everything from how to stand up on the board to how to catch a wave.
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Charles Paddock Zoo is home to hundreds of animal species, including lemurs, tortoises, flamingos, alpacas, red pandas, a Malayan tiger and the seldom-seen fossa. The 5-acre zoo also features a gift shop with refreshments.
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8981 La Linia Ave, Ste A, Atascadero, CA 93422
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Accommodating visitors of all skill levels, Thrive Training Center offers classes for gymnastics and urban acrobatics, or parkour. The parkour classes teach visitors basic skills like free running and obstacle tricks.
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At once, Ragged point is both an inn and a restaurant. Fabulous overlook of the surrounding area, and friendly service.
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Part of the San Luis Obispo County Parks system, Heilman Park is set among the trees of a blue oak forest. The park features tennis courts, a disc golf course, and picnic areas.