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Hearst San Simeon State Park
This sprawling 3,409-acre park is home to notable attractions like the Hearst Castle, the Santa Rosa Creek Natural Preserve, the Pa-nu Cultural Preserve, and the San Simeon Natural Preserve.
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Hearst San Simeon State Park Details
This sprawling 3,409-acre park is home to notable attractions like the Hearst Castle, the Santa Rosa Creek Natural Preserve, the Pa-nu Cultural Preserve, and the San Simeon Natural Preserve. The views of the rocky Pacific coastline are breathtaking, and the diverse grassland, wetland, and riparian environments are abundant with native flora and fauna. Besides touring the castle (which is an absolute must if you are visiting the park), you can also spend the day hiking, fishing, tide pooling, or fishing. Also, plan on taking a walk along the boardwalk to see the resident elephant seal colony bathing themselves off the coast.
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Hearst San Simeon State Park
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Cayucos State Beach
A few steps from the charming town center of Cayucos is this sandy beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
