William R. Hearst Memorial State Beach
A calm, sheltered cove and pier in San Simeon Bay, below Hearst Castle.
Know before you go
- Parking
Parking available (Coastal Commission listing).
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Fees
No fee listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Paying
Unknown – check locally
- Getting down
Path to the beach. W. of Hwy. One on San Simeon Rd., Old San Simeon.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
Unknown – check locally
- Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed; keep them away from seals.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Restrooms.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Showers
No
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
Disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
No lifeguard service listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
Unknown – check locally
- Activities
Picnic areas, barbecues and parking.
Verified · California State Parks · checked Oct 3, 2026
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.