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San Simeon

Hearst Castle: Upstairs Suites Tour

Last Modified: July 8, 2020

Hearst Castle is one of California’s most popular attractions and a place that I always enjoy visiting. I have done the Grand Rooms Tour a few times, and you can read about that here, but on my most recent trip, I decided to try the upstairs tour. Honestly, it was probably even better than the […]

Filed Under: Central California, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops Tagged With: San Simeon

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse Tour in San Simeon

Last Modified: May 15, 2020

The Piedras Blancas Lighthouse is north of Hearst Castle in the small town of San Simeon. The historic lighthouse is beautiful and is accessible via guided tour only. The tours happen twice a week, and I was able to take one on my last visit. It was a fun time exploring this old lighthouse, but […]

Filed Under: Central California, Lighthouses Tagged With: San Luis Obispo County, San Simeon

Sebastian’s Cafe: A Great Spot for Lunch in San Simeon

Last Modified: July 8, 2020

Sebastian’s is a celebrated sandwich shop that has been in existence since the mid-1800s and is a California registered historical landmark. This shop once fed the workers that were building Hearst Castle, and it still feeds countless travelers today. If you are driving the coast, hiking San Simeon Point, or spending some time at Hearst […]

Filed Under: Central California, Food, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops Tagged With: San Luis Obispo County, San Simeon

San Simeon Point Trail on the Central CA Coast

Last Modified: May 14, 2020

San Simeon Point is a trail that starts from the beach across the street from Hearst Castle. This beautiful area features a historic pier and a few buildings from the 1800s, as well as the stunning beach and trail to San Simeon Point. The point was once threatened to be turned into a resort and […]

Filed Under: Central California, Hikes, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops Tagged With: San Luis Obispo County, San Simeon

Hearst Castle: Grand Rooms Tour & Photos from California’s Coastal Mansion

Last Modified: April 3, 2020

What is there to say about the magical castle nestled on the hills of San Simeon that hasn’t been said one thousand times before? I won’t try to say it myself as you can read about it on countless books and websites; I will, however, share some photographic inspiration that will hopefully inspire you to […]

Filed Under: Central California, Historical Structures Tagged With: San Luis Obispo County, San Simeon

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