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Nov
57°F 13°C
50°F 10°C
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Dec
56°F 13°C
47°F 8°C
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55°F 12°C
46°F 7°C
4 in 9 cm
Mar
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Apr
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Tuscany, Italy
  • Resident population: 3,677,048 Annual visitors: 12,000,000 (est.)
  • Major features: Florence, wineries, art, cooking classes, cathedrals, countryside tours, beaches
  • 85,422 TripAdvisor reviews of 8,147 accommodations, 531 attractions and 1,600 restaurants
One of the most popular regions in Italy, Tuscany stretches from the Tyrrhenian Sea to the Apennines. Its main cities include Florence, Pisa, Siena, Lucca, Arezzo and Livorno.
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Hearst Castle
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 7 attractions in San Simeon

It took 28 years to complete William Randolph Hearst's lavish estate, which includes 165 rooms on 125 acres.

Attraction type: Historic home; Castle; Monument; Historic site
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Piedras Blancas
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 7 attractions in San Simeon

Three miles north of the turnoff to Hearst Castle, you'll find a parking lot overlooking a beach at Piedras Blancas. If it's Dec-Feb, the presence of crowds of people lined up at the fences...

Attraction type: Beach; Nature reserve
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Sebastian General Store
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 7 attractions in San Simeon
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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San Simeon State Park
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 7 attractions in San Simeon
Attraction type: State park
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Jade Cove
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 7 attractions in San Simeon

Jade hunters enjoy looking for this gem on the beach.

Attraction type: Geological formation
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Moonstone Beach
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 7 attractions in San Simeon

Charming and natural beach.

Attraction type: Beach
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National Geographic Theater
Attraction type: Theater
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