- TripBuzz found 26 things to do with kids in or near San Simeon, California, including 16 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cambria, Big Sur, Morro Bay and Paso Robles.
- From William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach to Moonstone Beach, the San Simeon area offers 55 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Theaters and Specialty Museums.
- San Simeon, CA is best known as the site of the famous Hearst Castle, former home to publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst. The picturesque coastal city is located approximately at the halfway point between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Most popularly visited for the castle and the surrounding natural area, the city is also home to an elephant seal rookery.
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Tours meet at the former Piedras Blancas Motel 1.5 miles North of the light station, Cambria, CA
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At the Piedras Blancas Light Station, guests will be able to take a guided tour of the lighthouse. The location also features a gift shop that sells mugs, t-shirts, watercolor prints, and ball caps.
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At Moonstone Beach, guests will have the opportunity listen to singing birds and watching whales, dolphins, and birds. The location is also a suitable site for beach combing and tide pool exploring.
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A six-acre facility, Shamel Park features ocean views and beach access along with a swimming pool. The park also has a playground, picnic tables, grills, restrooms and an open lawn area suitable for sports and other recreational activities.
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Visitors of the Nitt Witt Ridge will be able to view a rather old and quirky house that features beer cans, washer drums, car rims, and car parts. The attraction is located on a 2.5 acre property and provides a 'Tom Sawyer-like' feel.
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As a community theater, Pewter Plough Playhouse puts on theatrical performances of musicals, plays, and book adaptations each season. The theater has red, velvet cushioned seats with the names of famous actors embroidered into them.
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Sitting on 2,000-acres of land, Covell's Clydesdale Ranch is an equestrian facility that has views of the nearby ocean. The ranch has wide open grass fields where horses can go to play.
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Visitors who are interested in taking a scenic drive may enjoy what Moonstone Drive has to offer. The location features a variety of inns in different styles and restaurants for guests who wish to dine.
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Fiscalini Ranch Trail is a collection of trails on the East and West Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. The two main trails are the Bluff Trail, which is only open to hikers and on-leash dogs, and the multipurpose Marine Terrace Trail.
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A fenced canine recreation facility, J&J Heller Cambria Dog Park features separate small and large dog fields with a wood chip surface. The park provides dog waste bags, drinking water, benches, a picnic table and a double-gated entrance.
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Off Highway 1, South on Windsor, Cambria, CA
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At the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, guests will be able to access a variety of public hiking and biking trails. The location, which is a habitat for endangered and threatened species, includes part of the Santa Rosa Creek.