- Our list of the best things to do in San Simeon, California, features the top 46 nearby activities — including 32 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- San Simeon, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 13 things to do within the city of San Simeon, CA , followed by 33 popular activities in nearby cities, including Cambria, Paso Robles, Big Sur and Morro Bay
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6.3 Miles
Located inside Hearst Castle, the National Geographic Theater presents the film 'Hearst Castle: Building A Dream' on a screen eight times larger than a traditional movie screen. The impressive theatre features state of the art sounds and ornate 17th century tapestries throughout.
0.6 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.
0.6 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.
5.4 Miles
94%
119 votes
Tours meet at the former Piedras Blancas Motel 1.5 miles North of the light station, Cambria, CA
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At the Piedras Blancas Light Station, guests will be able to take a guided tour of the lighthouse. The location also features a gift shop that sells mugs, t-shirts, watercolor prints, and ball caps.
6.3 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.
7.1 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.
7.4 Miles
Visitors of the Nitt Witt Ridge will be able to view a rather old and quirky house that features beer cans, washer drums, car rims, and car parts. The attraction is located on a 2.5 acre property and provides a 'Tom Sawyer-like' feel.
7.4 Miles
Moonstone Cellars offers a range of wines and also features two styles of Chardonnay. Patrons may sample wines in Moonstone's tasting room, join their wine club or call, write and place orders for wine over the Internet.
7.4 Miles
Black Hand Cellars is a local winery and tasting room that produces high quality bottles of wine using local ingredients. Visitors commonly enjoy tasting and sampling the winery's selection of Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Sirah varieties in the tasting room.
7.4 Miles
A large art dealer, Artifacts Gallery can locate hard to find or rare art pieces. Their gallery contains a variety of artwork from both local and well-known artists. This includes paintings, sculptures, metal work, photography and jewelry.