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Piedras Blancas
Ollie #1 of 9 attractions in San Simeon
5 of 5 stars 62 reviews

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... more »

Attraction type  Beaches; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  17.4 km from city centre
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Hearst Castle
Ollie #2 of 9 attractions in San Simeon
4.5 of 5 stars 466 reviews

You can read all about the Evening Tour on the Hearst Castle website at   http://www.hearst... The Evening Tour is a special tour that is offered seasonally.  It allows visitors... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Castles; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  8.5 km from city centre
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Moonstone Beach
Ollie #3 of 9 attractions in San Simeon
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Charming and natural beach.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  54.1 km from city centre
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Sebastian General Store
Ollie #4 of 9 attractions in San Simeon
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Shops
Distance  8.7 km from city centre
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San Simeon State Park
Ollie #5 of 9 attractions in San Simeon
4 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  State Parks
Distance  54.1 km from city centre
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Hearst Ranch Winery
Ollie #6 of 9 attractions in San Simeon
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Owner description: The hand-crafted vintages of Hearst Ranch Wines have been brought to life by the collaboration of sound agricultural practices, impeccable winemaking...... more » Owner description: The hand-crafted vintages of Hearst Ranch Wines have been brought to life by the collaboration of sound agricultural practices, impeccable winemaking and the philanthropic involvement of Steve Hearst and Jim Saunders. « less
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  8.7 km from city centre
William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach
Ollie #7 of 9 attractions in San Simeon
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
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National Geographic Theater
Ollie #8 of 9 attractions in San Simeon
3.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  5.8 km from city centre
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Jade Cove
Ollie #9 of 9 attractions in San Simeon
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Jade hunters enjoy looking for this gem on the beach.
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Distance  15.1 km from city centre
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