Hearst San Simeon State Park in California

Hearst San Simeon State Park

This 3,409-acre state park on the coast of California.

Guide Sections

Use Hearst San Simeon State Park's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.

Birding

Hearst San Simeon State Park Details

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Low

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This 3,409-acre state park on the coast of California is a protected area for wetlands, coastal shores, and riparian zones. As such, it attracts native and migratory birds. Black Oystercatchers can be found scurrying around the beach, while egrets usually hang out near the marshes. Other birds in the park include White-tailed Kites, Mergansers, and Black Phoebes.