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Piedras Blancas Light Station
193 reviews
#1 of 10 Sights & Landmarks in San Simeon
"However, the grounds were far more interesting than the buildings, Being on the coast we saw sea lions, otters and
elephant seals
, as well as, lots of sea birds."
"This tour is one of the best,
lots of history
and discussion of protecting the coast and ocean, see whales and seals depending on time of year"
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Hearst Castle
6,811 reviews
#2 of 10 Sights & Landmarks in San Simeon
"A media genius with amazing
vision
, William Hearst’s business brilliance brought him incredible wealth and with it, huge influence in publishing, politics, the art world, Hollywood, indeed in American life."
"He’d worked there for over 40 years and did an awesome job explaining the Hearst family, the history of the family, the history of the castle, the art, artifacts, paintings, sculptures,
tapestries
, gardens, and ho..."
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San Simeon Pier
45 reviews
#3 of 10 Sights & Landmarks in San Simeon
"Free entry and decent rest rooms and a
picnic area
plus the adjacent beach area is easily accessible."
"This pier is a nice place to stop after touring the
Hearst castle
across the road (and up the hill)."
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Ragged Point Overlook
15 reviews
#4 of 10 Sights & Landmarks in San Simeon
"There is a hiking
trail
that leads down to the beach but it is extremely steep and only for those in terrific shape."
"Excellent views of the
coastline
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Vista Point
7 reviews
#5 of 10 Sights & Landmarks in San Simeon
"Also many stops to pull over and see the views and look for whales,
seals
an sea otters."
"Has free parking and a
boardwalk
."
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Boucher trail
4 reviews
#6 of 10 Sights & Landmarks in San Simeon
"Right between the Elephant Seal Rookery viewing area along the coast to Piedras Blancas
Lighthouse
is Point Pedras Blancas Beach."
"This is the trail to the north of the first parking lot (southbound) overlooking the
Elephant Seals
."
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Old San Simeon
5 reviews
#7 of 10 Sights & Landmarks in San Simeon
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Scenic overlook
3 reviews
#8 of 10 Sights & Landmarks in San Simeon
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Scenic View Point
4 reviews
#9 of 10 Sights & Landmarks in San Simeon
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San Carpoforo Creek and Beach
1 review
#10 of 10 Sights & Landmarks in San Simeon
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What are the best places for sights & landmarks in San Simeon?
These places are best for sights & landmarks in San Simeon:
Hearst Castle
Piedras Blancas Light Station
San Simeon Pier
Ragged Point Overlook
Vista Point
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Which places provide the best sights & landmarks in San Simeon for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking sights & landmarks in San Simeon:
Piedras Blancas Light Station
Hearst Castle
Ragged Point Overlook
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