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Hearst San Simeon State Park

FeeLeashedSan Luis Obispo, California
Hearst San Simeon State ParkCalifornia Coastal Commission
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About

Camping, day use, beach access

California Coastal Commission

Hearst San Simeon State Park is a beach access point on the coast of San Luis Obispo County, California. Leashed dogs are welcome here. The landscape here includes bluffs, path to beach, a rocky shore, a sandy beach, a stream corridor, and wetlands. Amenities include a campground, drinking water, fire pits, parking, and more. Common activities here include wildlife viewing. An entry fee applies, and the site is wheelchair accessible.

Features & activities

Access

  • Beach Access

Natural features

  • Bluff
  • Path To Beach
  • Rocky shore
  • Sandy beach
  • Stream corridor
  • Wetland

Amenities

  • Campground
  • Drinking water
  • Fire pits
  • Parking
  • Picnic area
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Stroller Friendly
  • Trails

Activities

  • Wildlife viewing
Source
California Coastal Commission

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible entrance
  • Accessible restroom

Official website

Websiteparks.ca.gov/?page_id=590
California Department of Parks and Recreation

Location & Contact

Address500 San Simeon-Monterey Creek Rd, Cambria, CA 93428, USA
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Access Point2 mi. N. of Cambria, both E. and W. of Hwy. One
California Coastal Commission
Phone(805) 927-2035
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Phone(805) 927-2020
California Coastal Commission
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Rules & Restrictions

Dog friendlyLeashed only
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Dogs are permitted only on leash at the following locations: William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach, Junge Ranch Trail off of Lone Palm Drive, Moonstone Beach Boardwalk, and all campgrounds and parking lots. Stay on trails to avoid poison oak and ticks that may carry Lyme disease.
Note: Dogs are prohibited at the following locations: The Boucher Trail, San Simeon Pier, San Simeon Creek Trail, San Simeon Creek Beach leading directly from the campgrounds, Washburn Day Use Beach, Leffingwell Landing, Santa Rosa Creek Beach, and wherever posted.
CA Dept. of Parks and Recreation
Parking or entry fee may apply.
California Coastal Commission
8:00 AM – 10:00 PMEvery day
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Confidence

75Official

Confirmed by state records

How trustworthy this beach's dog-friendly status is

CA Dept. of Parks and RecreationLeashed only
Source
CA Dept. of Parks and Recreation

Popularity — how loved

100

Excellent

How loved this beach is — saves, visits, star reviews & Google popularity

Community rating — No reviews yet—
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Web popularity — 3,119 Google reviews100

Star ratings and Google reviews (our stand-in for web popularity) set the base score; saves and visits from Sandy Pup users then add a boost on top — up to 30 points, growing as more people engage — so community love can lift a beach, never sink it. Every count uses a diminishing-returns curve (the first few matter most), and signals with no data yet are skipped — never counted against the beach.

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Sandy Pup scoring

Frequently asked questions

Are dogs allowed at Hearst San Simeon State Park?

Yes — dogs are welcome at Hearst San Simeon State Park on a leash.

Do dogs need to be leashed at Hearst San Simeon State Park?

Yes — dogs must be kept on a leash at Hearst San Simeon State Park.

Is there parking at Hearst San Simeon State Park?

Yes, there is parking on site.

Are there restrooms at Hearst San Simeon State Park?

Yes, restrooms are available on site.

Is there a fee to visit Hearst San Simeon State Park?

Yes — an entry fee applies at Hearst San Simeon State Park.

Is Hearst San Simeon State Park wheelchair accessible?

Yes — Hearst San Simeon State Park is listed as wheelchair accessible.

What can you do at Hearst San Simeon State Park?

Popular activities at Hearst San Simeon State Park include wildlife viewing.

What is the setting like at Hearst San Simeon State Park?

Expect bluffs, path to beach, a rocky shore, a sandy beach, a stream corridor, and wetlands.

Reviews

Data sources

California Coastal CommissionAccess points, amenities & dog rules
California Department of Parks and RecreationVerbatim dog rules for CA state park beaches
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