Hearst San Simeon State Park

San Simeon, San Luis Obispo County, Central Coast, California · State Park

A Central Coast state park near San Simeon featuring rugged coastline, sandy beaches, oak woodlands, and trails, located near Hearst Castle with opportunities for hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, and picnicking.

Campgrounds

• Creek Tent Campground (sites 116-134) — Year-round · 19 sites · reserve
• Washburn Campground (sites 201-268) — Year-round · 68 sites · reserve
• Creek Campground Lower Section (sites 36-115) — Year-round · 80 sites · reserve
• Creek Campground Upper Section (sites 1-35) — Year-round · 35 sites · reserve

Top trails

• San Simeon Bay Trail — 3.8 mi loop
• Moonstone Beach Trail — 1.9 mi one way
• Lighthouse Trail — 1.9 mi one way
• Moonstone Boardwalk — 1.2 mi one way
• Foot Trail — 1.0 mi

Coordinates: 35.5926, -121.1166.

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