- Our list of the best things to do in Atascadero, California, features the top 181 nearby activities — including 96 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Atascadero, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of Atascadero, CA , followed by 159 popular activities in nearby cities, including Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay and Cambria
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Monarch Grove is a butterfly grove in which thousands of orange and black Monarch Butterflies migrate to every winter. Visitors to the grove can watch the butterflies while listening to volunteer docents offering educational talks.
25.1 Miles
A six-acre facility, Shamel Park features ocean views and beach access along with a swimming pool. The park also has a playground, picnic tables, grills, restrooms and an open lawn area suitable for sports and other recreational activities.
25.6 Miles
At Moonstone Beach, guests will have the opportunity listen to singing birds and watching whales, dolphins, and birds. The location is also a suitable site for beach combing and tide pool exploring.
26.1 Miles
Moonstone Beach is a charming, natural beach of San Simeon. The beach features a pier, picturesque views and multi-colored stones that reflect the light of the moon at night, giving the beach its name.
27.9 Miles
92%
25 votes
W.R. Hearst Memorial Beach, San Simeon, CA 93452
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Celebrating the connection between sea and land, the Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay covers both wildlife and history of the area. Exhibits include the history of San Simeon Bay, an ocean exploration delta sub, and wildlife who have found a home in the sanctuary.
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61 votes
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Kayak Outfitters
W. R. Hearst State Memorial Beach, San Simeon, CA 93452
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Kayak Outfitters is a touring company that offers kayak tours through San Simeon Cove. The tour takes you through tropical settings, and after a brief training, guests can paddle through the cove exploring wildlife such as sea lions, whales and dolphins.
31.0 Miles
94%
120 votes
750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, CA 93452
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A state beach located just across the road from the famed Hearst Castle is the William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach. The beach is a popular area for sunbathing, picnics and enjoying the scenery that surrounds the castle grounds.
31.0 Miles
88%
16 votes
750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, CA 93452
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Lined with Eucalyptus trees, W R Hearst Memorial State Beach offers visitors a place to sunbathe and watch the neighboring seals. The beach has a boardwalk where local fisherman fish for rockfish.
31.0 Miles
80%
10 votes
750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, CA 93452
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The Hearst Castle Visitor Center is the first location visitors should stop at on their trip to the Hearst Castle. Guests can stop by one of the many restaurants available for a meal or visit the gift shop for souvenirs.
31.1 Miles
Coastal bluffs, rocky shores and tree lined trails make up San Simeon State Park. The picturesque locale is the perfect place for morning hikes, sightseeing and watching the elephant seals and other wildlife play on the shore.