Contact Information
c/o California Department of Parks & Recreation
Sacramento, CA 94296
805-927-2035
San Simeon State Park sits on a beautiful portion of the California coastline, near the Hearst Castle.San Simeon State Park sits on a beautiful portion of the California coastline, near the Hearst Castle. The park consists of 540 acres of coastal terrain. The park lies south of the community of San Simeon and is split by California State Highway 1. The beach, and day-use, area of the park stretches two miles between San Simeon Creek and Santa Rosa Creek. The camping area of the park lies across the highway somewhat inland. (San Simeon State Park is the closest camping facility to Hearst Castle.) Facilities at this park include picnic tables, restrooms, showers, boat ramp, dump station and campsites (for tents and RVs without hookups).
San Simeon State Park offers a variety of recreation opportunities. Water sports, such as boating, swimming, surfing and fishing are available throughout the year. On terra firma visitors can enjoy camping, picnicking, beachcombing and viewing scenery. In addition, visitors may wish to tour the nearby Hearst Castle.
During spring and fall the sun shines most days. Summer fogs can be thick and cool, while fall brings "Indian summer" and temperatures in the high 80s. Most of the precipitation comes in the winter in the form of rain, turning the golden hillsides green.
