- TripBuzz discovered 55 different types of activities for couples in the San Simeon area, including Beaches (like William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach), Nature & Wildlife Areas (like Piedras Blancas), Theaters (like National Geographic Theater) and Winery/Vineyard (like Hearst Ranch Winery), and much more.
- We discovered a total of 40 date ideas in or near San Simeon, California, including 30 fun or romantic activities in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cambria, Paso Robles, Big Sur and Morro Bay.
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750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, CA 93452
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A state beach located just across the road from the famed Hearst Castle is the William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach. The beach is a popular area for sunbathing, picnics and enjoying the scenery that surrounds the castle grounds.
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Hearst Ranch Winery offers a large selection of wines from grapes harvested from the Saunders Vineyard in Paso Robles. The wineries selection includes a variety of wines to please every palette, from whites and reds to sweets and blends.
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Moonstone Beach is a charming, natural beach of San Simeon. The beach features a pier, picturesque views and multi-colored stones that reflect the light of the moon at night, giving the beach its name.
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Located inside Hearst Castle, the National Geographic Theater presents the film 'Hearst Castle: Building A Dream' on a screen eight times larger than a traditional movie screen. The impressive theatre features state of the art sounds and ornate 17th century tapestries throughout.
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750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, CA 93452
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Lined with Eucalyptus trees, W R Hearst Memorial State Beach offers visitors a place to sunbathe and watch the neighboring seals. The beach has a boardwalk where local fisherman fish for rockfish.
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San Simeon's most prominent place to visit is the beautiful and historical Hearst Castle. Having taken over 28 years to complete, the home is a masterpiece featuring 165 rooms and 127 acres of garden available to tour.
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Elephant Seal Rookery is a delightful stop along California Highway 1 and serves to protect the Elephant Seals and their pups. Visitors can observe the elephant seals as they lounge, play and swim while learning about their history.
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A great sight-seeing spot to watch the famous San Simeon elephant seals in their natural habitat is Piedras Blancas. The area also features a lighthouse that is popular with tourists visiting the area.
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Coastal bluffs, rocky shores and tree lined trails make up San Simeon State Park. The picturesque locale is the perfect place for morning hikes, sightseeing and watching the elephant seals and other wildlife play on the shore.
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W.R. Hearst Memorial Beach, San Simeon, CA 93452
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Celebrating the connection between sea and land, the Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay covers both wildlife and history of the area. Exhibits include the history of San Simeon Bay, an ocean exploration delta sub, and wildlife who have found a home in the sanctuary.