San Simeon
United States · CaliforniaUS
Small community on the coast of California
San Simeon is an unincorporated community on the Pacific coast of San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, San Simeon had a population of 445. Its position along State Route 1 is about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, each of those cities being roughly 230 miles (370 km) away. A key feature of the area is Hearst Castle, a hilltop mansion built for William Randolph Hearst in the early 20th century that is now a tourist attraction. The area is also home to a large northern elephant seal rookery, known as the Piedras Blancas rookery, located 7 miles (11 km) north of San Simeon on Highway 1.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 445
- Coordinates
- 35.644, -121.191
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation
- 978 m
Overview of San Simeon
Part of California, United States, San Simeon is a tiny locality. Some 445 inhabitants call it home. It sits at about 978 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect culture to fill most of your time. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in San Simeon
Culture in San Simeon
(2)Culture lovers get Castles and Monuments. It is a direct read of San Simeon's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Getting there & around
Access San Simeon through a larger town in California; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles.
Similar destinations
Places near San Simeon that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is San Simeon known for?
- San Simeon is mainly a destination for culture, set in California, United States with around 445 inhabitants.
- What can you do in San Simeon?
- You can plan around Castles and Monuments in San Simeon. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is San Simeon located?
- Administratively, San Simeon sits in California, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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