Things To Do

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Living Here

Whether you’re new to the area or have been here for a while, there is always great things going on in and around San Simeon. Take a moment to explore what San Simeon has to offer!

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Visiting Here

A key feature of this community is Hearst Castle. This hilltop mansion was built in the early 20th century by William Randolph Hearst. The castle hosts up to 1 million visitors each year. Up the highway from San Simeon you can find the “louder” residents of San Simeon. Our elephant seals. More than 23,000 elephant seals populate a secluded area just south of the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse. Located 7 miles north of San Simeon on Highway 1, the viewing area is clearly marked along State Route 1.

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Weddings Here

A special event is a preplanned single gathering or consecutive gatherings, expected to draw 25 or more persons on public property. San Simeon Community Services District Ordinance No. 109 reads in part that “No special event shall be held on any District street, or public area unless a permit is first obtained for such event. Peaceful demonstrations including lawful picketing that do not impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic are not considered special events."

Ordinance 109

Ordinance 109 was established to provide procedures and requirements for conducting special events in the District of San Simeon.