San Simeon Trips

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Top rated San Simeon Trips

Exploring the Hearst Castle | Feb 02 08'

by backpacker a female from Maine, on vacation in San Simeon

"The tour includes the guest houses, main houses, and the pools. I ask "Can I just stay here and admire the pool?""

When I woke up this morning, it was to the sound of my hostel roommates complaining about the rain. I knew it was going to rain...the newspaper co... Continue reading »
Hearst Castle | Oct 07 05'

by Wanderer a 31 year old female from Manama, on vacation in San Simeon

"Unbelieveable ranch living"

San Simeon is all about the Hearst Castle. In fact, I didn't see anything else while I was there. You start the tour at the Visitor's Center, whe... Continue reading »
Hearst Castle | May 29 90'

by ILoveNY a female from New York, on vacation in San Simeon

We left Carmel and headed farther south to see Hearst Castle in San Simeon. What is there to say about the size and wealth? ... Continue reading »
DAY 15 Monterey to San Simeon (The Big Sur) | Sep 12 08'

by BarryAndersen a male, on vacation in San Simeon

"Three desparados become FIVE !!! "

Hangover, hangover, hangover.......Paracetomol, paracetomol, paracetomol - what a night !!!!!!!We get up about 10.30 am - try to eat br... Continue reading »
sand beneath my feet, sun in my face | Feb 04 08'

by backpacker a female from Maine, on vacation in San Simeon

"The only time my wandering is put on pause is when I bend down to take my shoes off for the few creek crossings."

I wake promptly at 7 am, when my alarm goes off. I have arranged to meet a few of the staff from Hostel Obispo early this morning for a ride... Continue reading »
Grandpa and Elephant Sea Lions | Feb 11 08'

by wwoofer ladies~2 a female traveling as a couple from Bowie, on vacation in San Simeon

"Tons of fun in the sun."

The Hearst Castle was built because W.R. Hearst said he was too old to "camp" any more on his land. Plus he had 4 sons that wa... Continue reading »

Trips taken near San Simeon

Spoiling Senses in Lush California- Includes Driving 1 | Mar 25 07'

by little haxby a 27 year old female from Boston, on vacation in Cambria

I left Flagstaff and drove on Route 40 into California. I drove across the Mojave Desert without any water, and stopped just before Bakersfield t... Continue reading »
Wine Country | Jul 02 07'

by Mark & Ciara a 28 year old male traveling as a couple from Dublin, on vacation in El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)

"We waited to see the other testers use the bucket but none of them went near it"

After the upper class leanings we developed in Carmel, we felt the only thing we could do next was to go do some wine testing. we headed inland tow... Continue reading »
Independance day on the central coast | Jul 03 07'

by Mark & Ciara a 28 year old male traveling as a couple from Dublin, on vacation in Morro Bay

"It was only the males. They come ashore to rest and shed while the women stay at sea to hunt food. Hmmm"

Here's a tip - Don't ever go to Morro Bay, it's a dump! there's a really really big rock there - right out in the bay. it's huge.....although we di... Continue reading »
Solvang and Morro Bay | May 13 07'

by AK Andy a 25 year old female traveling as a family from Anchorage, on vacation in Morro Bay

On the first day of our road trip we headed north from Los Angeles and ended up in Morro Bay for the evening. We visited some interesting pla... Continue reading »
Pacific Coast Highway | Dec 17 06'

by Nick Hurley a 24 year old male from Melbourne, on vacation in Cambria

The next day we went back to Budget rental car to get a new car. The Pontiac Grand Prix we had was teriffic, it had seat warmers, electric everythi... Continue reading »
Better I eat Shark than Shark eat me. | Oct 31 02'

by Heraclio a male from Amsterdam, on vacation in Morro Bay

"In the last rays of a setting sun I see peregrine falcons circling the rock giving it an eery sight."

Morro Bay, Morro Strand State Beach, Campground.01-11-2002.Morro Bay`s Embarcadero despite its bling-bling facade, is bustling with activity. Fish... Continue reading »
Our family on the west coast | Jul 12 07'

by krup32 a male traveling as a couple from Syracuse, on vacation in San Luis Obispo

"There are not many cities left where you can walk from your house to downtown and be sitting in the middle of a very lively city having dinner."

Our longest stay yet had come in San Luis Obispo with the Dwyers who are my (and now Megs officially) aunt, uncle, and cousin. It was very nice to... Continue reading »
spending a day in Morro Bay...just relaxing | Feb 06 08'

by backpacker a female from Maine, on vacation in Morro Bay

"Having flexible travel plans is great. I just have to remember to head east eventually."

I take my time packing today. I am only heading to Cambria and I don't want to arrive too early. I head first to the natural food store... Continue reading »
The white man`s secret weapon. | Nov 02 02'

by Heraclio a male from Amsterdam, on vacation in San Luis Obispo

"Maybe he`s inside that dirty tent of his sleeping off whatever he was putting inside that "peace pipe" of his."

Avila Beach, late afternoon of the same day.I leave my new found friend behind, this old and mentally deranged old native american who claimed he b... Continue reading »
San Luis Obispo | Jul 02 08'

by Hedquist a female traveling as a couple from Richmond, on vacation in San Luis Obispo

"Eight, Seven, Six, Five?????"

I opened my eyes this morning, and before I could move a muscle the room was spinning to the point it made me feel nauseou... Continue reading »