Visitors to this San Simeon CA
Hotel will find the famous Hearst Castle as well as these other attractions
unique to the central California coast
HEARST CASTLE (800)444-4445 / Central
Reservations
The magnificent estate of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst
overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Designed by architect Julia Morgan in
1919, the 165 opulent rooms are filled with Renaissance furniture,
Roman mosaics and tapestries from around the world. During December,
much of the castle is decorated for the holidays. Guest access is
by shuttle from the visitor center, just off Highway 1. The National
Geographic Theater, also located in the visitor center, presents films
daily on a five-story iWERKS screen; call (805)927-6811 for show information.
Four guided walking tours explore different areas of the estate. A
special evening tour is conducted during spring and fall; call for
details. Wheelchair-accessible tours are available; call 10 days prior,
(805)927-2070. Reservations are recommended for all tours. www.HearstCastle.org
HISTORIC PIEDRAS BLANCAS
LIGHTHOUSE STATE PARK
(888)804-8608
Located just north of San Simeon on Highway 1. The point is named
for the three white rocks located just off the end of the point. In
the early 1870's, this location was chosen to fill the gap between
the lighthouses at Point Conception and Point Pinos. Visit www.LighthouseFriends.com for
more details
SCENIC ROUTE HIGHWAY 1 (831)667-2100
Take Highway 1 north from Cambria to see breathtaking vistas and the
scenic coast along the Big Sur National Forest.
ELEPHANT SEALS
The Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery is located north of Cambria
and San Simeon along scenic Coast Highway One. The vista point has
a number of excellent educational and interpretive signs provided
by Caltrans. Look for Friends of the Elephant Seal docents in their
blue jackets to answer your questions. Ask for a complimentary copy
of the E-Seal News. Visit www.ElephantSeal.org for
more information.
PASO ROBLES WINE REGION (866)238-6400
With over 200 vineyards and 60 wineries, Paso Robles is considered
one of the world’s premier grape growing regions. To enjoy
this spectacular area, and taste some award-winning wines, sit back
and leave the driving to someone else. Enjoy a tour and you will
soon realize why the Paso Robles wine region is attracting so much
attention. www.PasoWine.com
contains a list of wineries and vineyards in the Paso Robles wine
region.
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