Museums
IconicHearst Castle
$25–$50A hilltop historic estate built for William Randolph Hearst, now a state historical monument with guided tours of grand rooms, art and pools.
Transit: reachable by public transit
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Sports & Outdoors
William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach
A protected cove beach near San Simeon on Highway 1, used for swimming, walking, sunbathing, kayaking, and pier fishing.
750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, CA 93452 · San Simeon, CA
About William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach
This day-use beach sits near the historic town of San Simeon, just across Highway 1 from the Hearst Castle Visitor Center. Visitors can hike, swim, and sunbathe, and the sheltered cove suits beach exploration, boating, ocean kayaking, and fishing from the pier. The day-use area has picnic sites with tables, standing barbecue grills, water spigots, restrooms, and parking close to the sand. In winter, northern elephant seals sometimes haul out on the beach, and visitors must keep a respectful distance and keep dogs leashed.
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