Hearst San Simeon State Park in California State

Hearst San Simeon State Park

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

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Hearst San Simeon State Park Details

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.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Hearst San Simeon State Park

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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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Located between the Pico Creek bridge and the city of San Simeon, this nature preserves snakes for 5.8 miles along the California coastline.

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Harmony Headlands State Park

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The diverse ecosystems of wetlands, coastal bluffs, and rocky tidelands make this 353-acre state park a scenic stop for anyone on a road trip along State Route 1.

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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.