Location: San Simeon
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Things to do in San Simeon, California (CA): The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
San Simeon (ZIP Code: 93452; area code 805) is a town and census-designated place on the Pacific coast of San Luis Obispo County, California. Its position along State Route 1 is approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, each of those cities being roughly 230 miles (370 km) away. A key feature of the area is Hearst Castle, a hilltop mansion built by William Randolph Hearst in the early 20th century that is now a tourist attraction. The area is also home to a large northern elephant seal rookery, known as the Piedras Blancas rookery. It is located seven miles north of San Simeon on Highway 1.
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1. Ragged Point Overlook
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By tinaNtravel - San Jose, United States
The views along Highway 1 from Big Sur to San Simeon are amazing. We stopped numerous times for photos of the coast. If you are driving this area, be sure to stop at the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery to see quite a few elephant seals, up close from the boardwalk.
2. Scenic overlook
3. San Simeon Pier
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4.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By ROCruiser - Claremont, United States
After our picnic lunch, we walked the pier that stretches out to the ocean. The pier was basically empty with just a couple of people so we were able to keep our social distances from others. Just so wonderful to be out to the ocean and enjoyed the beautiful sea life around.
