About San Simeon Chamber of Commerce Directions / Map Local History Things to do Home     Hearst Castle National Geographic Theater Piedras Blancas Lighthouse Elephant Seals State Parks     Accommodations Attractions Chamber Supporters Recreation Restaurants Services Shopping Wine Tasting Attractions (800) 444-4445 Hearst Castle Hearst Castle is one of the largest of approximately 5,000 historic house museums in the U.S., with one of the most sophisticated guided tour programs in the country. Once the home of William Randolph Hearst, California State Parks strive to keep the estate looking like a private residence. Reservations are suggested. Visit Hearst Castle Website (805) 927-6811 National Geographic Theater National Geographic Theater at the Hearst Castle Visitor Center is a 5-Story screen theater showing the resident film “Hearst Castle, Building the Dream” as the companion film to Castle Tours. Visit National Geographic Theater Website (888) 804 - 8608 Piedras Blancas Light House Light Station Open to Limited Public Tours call the Information line at: 1- 888 - 804 - 8608 Piedras Blancas is located on California's central coast, just north of San Simeon. 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 Piedras Blancas Light House Website (800) 444-7275 California State Parks The California State Park's very best is represented by their locations in and around San Simeon. From W.R. Memorial State Beach and San Simeon State Park to the Elephant Seals and Hearst Castle itself, some of the finest parks and campgrounds in California are located within a short distance from the feature attraction. Visit California State Parks Website (805) 924-1628 Elephant Seals It all began on November 25, 1990 when less than two dozen elephant seals were counted in the small cove just south of the Piedras Blancas lighthouse. Spring of 1991 brought almost 400 seals to molt. In January of 1992 the first birth occurred. The colony grew at a phenomenal rate. Visit Elephant Seals Website

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