Things To Do

Point Sur Lighthouse and its supporting lightstation buildings, now a California State Historic Park, stand atop a dramatic volcanic rock just offshore in Big Sur, California.

Find thousands of acres of protected open space, both on land and at sea. These estuaries, preserves, and sanctuaries are home to abundant wildlife.

The beach is rather exotic with the black sand

The San Carpoforo Creek Beach Access is the northernmost portion of the state-owned properties in Hearst San Simeon State Park.

The San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway provides an extraordinary experience.

The stunning natural beauty of San Simeon Cove; the enchantment of a hilltop castle - what a beautiful way to start the day! 

One of the most ethereally beautiful spots on the planet, San Simeon Point can be seen from Highway One as the extended tip of a crescent that begins along a white sand beach called San Simeon Cove.

Go out and explore the wonders of the Central Coast from the best seat in the house, your kayak!

Before the advent of the railroad and easily traversed highways, most of the commerce in central California was conducted by ship and piers and wharfs were vitally important.

San Simeon State Park is one of the oldest units of the California State Park System.

San Simeon is reliable and popular in the spring among local surfers, with wide beach breaks and chest-high swells.

The winds around San Simeon beaches offer an excellent chance to take part in wind sports such as windsurfing and kiteboarding.

If you want the inside scoop on the best places to stop while driving the Pacific Coast Highway, you’ll need inspiration from a knowledgeable guide. Take your road trip on Highway 1 now.

Cute, furry, and playful, Southern Sea Otters make their homes just offshore along the SLO CAL stretch of Highway 1. Sea otters are native to the north Pacific Ocean, with Monterey Bay, Big Sur, and the Central Coast as hubs of activity.

Teachers, students, beachgoers, researchers and others can now view a wealth of information about central California marine life

This is an intimate and educational experience that is always family friendly.

With the need for social distancing, there’s never been a better time to dream about your next party-of-one trip.

Visit Hearst Castle along with its neighboring San Simeon state parks and beaches, and experience the very best of the Central Coast.