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  San Simeon State Park
San Simeon State Park is one of the oldest units of the California State Park System.
San Simeon Creek Campground, with 34 campsites was constructed in 1971-72, and the total number of campsites reached 134.
San Simeon State Park is located 35 miles north of San Luis Obispo on Highway 1, and 5 miles south of the Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument Visitor Center.
www.hearstcastle.org /visitors_center/sansimeon_state_park.asp   (657 words)

  
 San Simeon Chamber of Commerce
After San Miguel Mission was secularized in 1836, the Spanish governor of California took control of the coastal grazing land that had belonged to the mission.
The economy of San Simeon was enhanced by the patronage of William Randolph Hearst and his ranch hands.
In 1957, the County of San Luis Obispo with the aid of the community of San Simeon constructed a pleasure pier.
www.hearstcastle.org /visitors_center/san_simeon_history.asp   (1260 words)

  
 Hotels in San Simeon
San Simeon, CA Located three miles from Hearst Castle, this hotel is five miles from San Simeon State Park and eight miles from Elephant Seal.
San Simeon, CA This Central Coast oceanfront motor inn is the nearest lodgings to Hearst Castle, under 4 miles to the north on Highway 1.
San Simeon, CA Sea Breeze Inn is located on Highway One near several restaurants and just down the street from the San Simeon Chamber of Commerce visitors center.
www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/California/SanSimeon.asp   (406 words)

  
 San Simeon California Information, near Hearst Castle, location of William Randolph Hearst State Beach, San Simeon Post ...
San Simeon is a wonderful sleepy little village whose existence has mostly faded into the commercialism which resounds from the motels, hotels, and restaurants of the Hotel Strip Town of San Simeon Acres.
Most of the property of San Simeon is owned by the Hearst Corporation with the exceptions of the small plot where historic Sebastian's is now located and costal acreage that was donated to the Sate of California and is now William Randolph State Beach.
San Simeon California History text courtesy of San Simeon Chamber of Commercewhich is in the Plaza del Cavalier, Suite 3B.
www.san-simeon-lodging.com /California-Central-Coast-Vacation-Guide/4-San-Simeon-California-Information.html   (1958 words)

  
 Hearst Castle - Hearst Castle Tours - Travel Guide to Hearst Castle San Simeon CA & Surroundings
It was through San Simeon that the materials to build Hearst Castle were transported almost 1,600 feet up the mountain to the site of the estate.
For example, given that Hearst Castle and San Simeon CA are the southern entrance to Big Sur, it is only another 15 miles to Ragged Point, and about 60 miles to the heart of Big Sur camping and hiking, where both spaces and trails are abundant and unforgettable.
San Luis Obispo hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts are very convenient for day trips to Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Limekiln State Park for hikes and picnics.
www.sanluisobispocounty.com /sitelink/index.cfm?contentID=50   (768 words)

  
 San Luis Obispo California Travel Guide - Hotels Restaurants Wineries Activities & Tours (via CobWeb/3.1 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
San Luis Obispo County is on the beautiful California Central Coast halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
San Luis Obispo County is a mecca for both road an...
San Luis Obispo County is California’s Natural Escape because it is the SLO alternative to hyperactive urban congestion and ‘hurry up and wait’ frustrations.
www.sanluisobispocounty.com.cob-web.org:8888   (762 words)

  
 Surfline | San Simeon/Pico Creek   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Sure, San Simeon is a gorgeous chunk of geography, as close as you'll get to Ireland's pastoral hills and breezy, rock-strewn waterline without booking a flight to Dublin.
There is a handful of good eateries in San Simeon Acres, notably the Carriage Inn Restaurant (9290 Castillo Dr., 805-927-8607), Pezzulo's (Plaza Del Cavalier, 805-927-5433), the Castle Cafe (9070 Castillo Dr., 805-927-8101) and the Cavalier Oceanfront Restaurant (9435 Hearst Dr., 805-927-3276).
The San Simeon Beach Bar and Grill (9520 Castillo Dr., 805-927-4604) is probably your cheapest and most casual option, replete with a full bar, fireplace, juke box and pool table.
www.surfline.com /travel/surfmaps/us/central_california/san_simeon.cfm   (1001 words)

  
 San Simeon Beach Resort   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
San Simeon Beach Resort is located right off historical HWY One, San Simeon Beach Resort offers a peaceful and relaxing setting just one block from San Simeon Beach.
San Simeon Beach Resort offers a variety of activities including live entertainment every weekend, bicycle rentals and wine restaurant.
San Simeon Beach Resort welcomes our guests to relax on the beach or unwind by the pool.
www.sansimeonbeachresort.net   (186 words)

  
 CISN: M6.5 Earthquake near San Simeon, CA
This event was located 6 miles NE of San Simeon, CA, and has a reverse mechanism.
The San Simeon sequence appears to be behaving more like Coalinga than Loma Prieta, as the Coalinga sequence also had a vigorous aftershock sequence with a number of larger events.
San Simeon Earthquake: Use of HAZUS from Jeff Lusk of FEMA
www.cisn.org /special/evt.03.12.22   (831 words)

  
 San Simeon California-Travel Guide to San Simeon Hotels Near Hearst Castle and More (via CobWeb/3.1 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
San Simeon, California is just a few minutes north of Cambria on the California Highway 1 near the northern boundary of San Luis Obispo County.
San Simeon hotels, motels, and restaurants and hotels next to Hearst Castle are the closest accommodations you will find for your Hearst Castle adventure.
San Simeon, California and Hearst Castle are unique in California or American history.
www.sanluisobispocounty.com.cob-web.org:8888 /citypages/SanSimeonCA.cfm?contentid=40   (528 words)

  
 San Simeon Chamber of Commerce (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
For many people around the world San Simeon means the site of the famous Hearst Castle, but this coastal town offers much more to anyone willing to spend some time uncovering its treasures.
Legendary Highway 1 in San Simeon, designated as a National Scenic Byway, is considered a destination unto itself.
The San Simeon Chamber of Commerce, located located in the Cavalier Plaza, is staffed with friendly volunteers.
www.sansimeonchamber.org.cob-web.org:8888 /default.asp   (204 words)

  
 San Simeon, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
San Simeon (ZIP Code: 93452) is a settlement on the Pacific coast of San Luis Obispo County, California notable in two respects:
San Simeon is also a song by the band Goldfinger.
San Luis Obispo (County seat) • Arroyo Grande • Atascadero • Grover Beach • Morro Bay • Paso Robles • Pismo Beach
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/San_Simeon,_California   (182 words)

  
 San Simeon California-Travel Guide to San Simeon Hotels Near Hearst Castle and More   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The dramatic coastline along Highway 1 in northern San Luis Obispo County has earned a reputation as one of the most scenic drives in the world.
Once the hub of a thriving whaling village, Sebastian's General Store (1852) in the town of San Simeon is now a state historical landmark.
San Simeon Pier was used by William Randolph Hearst to off-load building materials, furniture, and of course, the world-famous art collection that adorns the monument today.
www.sanluisobispocounty.com /beaches/index.cfm?action=simeon   (201 words)

  
 San Simeon Lodge - Discount Hotel Rooms at Orbitz
Located in a resort area, San Simeon Lodge is the closest hotel to Hearst Castle.
The property is across from the San Simeon Beach on the beautiful central coast.
Discover San Simeon at the Seacoast Lodge where art and nature meet.
www.orbitz.com /hotel-info/CA/LM-1147.html   (310 words)

  
 San Simeon State Beach - California State Parks of the San Luis Obispo Coast
The Washburn primitive campground is also accessed through the San Simeon Creek Campground entrance station.
San Simeon State Park is located 35 miles north of San Luis Obispo on Highway 1, and 5 miles south of the Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument Visitor Center.The community of Cambria is located 2 miles to the South and offers gas stations and grocery stores.
35 miles north of San Luis Obispo on Highway 1, and 5 miles south of the Hearst Castle.
www.slostateparks.com /san_simeon/default.asp   (489 words)

  
 San Simeon Earthquake: Preliminary Earthquake Analysis
The event was located 11 km NE of San Simeon, and 39 km WNW of Paso Robles, where the brunt of the damage and casualties occurred.
The focal mechanism of the San Simeon mainshock was derived both from P-wave first motion polarities recorded by the Northern California Seismic Network (Figure 2) and low-frequency waveforms recorded by the Berkeley Digital Seismic Network (Figure 3).
The wavefield incident to the San Francisco Bay Area is dominated by long-period surface waves which are then affected by the sedimentary basins increasing their amplitudes and locally extending the duration.
www.cisn.org /special/evt.03.12.22/prelimreport.html   (1705 words)

  
 Hearst Castle, San Simeon
Visitors would hardly bother to stop in San Simeon were it not for a place of great interest which is at first hidden from view - the famous castle.
It was built by the newspaper king William Randolph Hearst, and must surely be the most grandiose and magnificent monument ever erected by a private individual.
In spite of having hundreds of rooms there is still not enough space to house all the works of art which Hearst collected during his lifetime.
www.planetware.com /san-simeon/hearst-castle-us-ca-hscst.htm   (682 words)

  
 eBay - san simeon, Postcards Paper, Nonfiction Books items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Murder at San Simeon, Patricia Hearst and C.F. Biddle
Hearst Castle, San Simeon by Thomas N. Aidala (1985)
Murder at San Simeon by Cordelia Frances Biddle, Mar...
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 San Simeon Absolute Beachfront Apartments
Beautiful San Simeon offers you absolute beach front living for your relaxation and enjoyment.
With all the amenities you would expect at a quality family beach resort San Simeon is the quiet alternative away from the hustle and bustle of Surfers Paradise, just perfect for a romantic getaway or a holiday with the family.
San Simeon is set on sweeping lawns that lead right up to the sands of the Coral Sea.
sansimeon.com.au   (117 words)

  
 SAN SIMEON: A MEMORIAL TO EGO, STYLE AND MONEY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
While creating San Simeon, for example, Hearst also built a Santa Monica beach house for his mistress of thirty years, actress Marian Davis.
But he was devoted to his mother, Phoebe, and it was in her memory that he built San Simeon.
Expelled from Harvard (he was the class clown), Hearst took over management of one of his father's newspapers, the San Francisco Examiner.
www.san.rr.com /features/anderson/hearst1.htm   (406 words)

  
 San Simeon SP
The park includes the Santa Rosa Creek Natural Preserve, the San Simeon Natural Preserve and the Pa-nu Cultural Preserve were established in 1990.
San Simeon Natural Preserve consists of vast wetlands, riparian areas, and several undisturbed native plant communities including unique mima mound topography.
Parents should bring their kids to the Camfire Center at the San Simeon Creek Campground for fun regularly scheduled programs about the Central Coast.
www.parks.ca.gov /default.asp?page_id=590   (588 words)

  
 SAN SIMEON: A MEMORIAL TO EGO, STYLE AND MONEY
The wealth that sired San Simeon is almost beyond comprehension.
The $30 million spent on San Simeon, the $7 million for the Santa Monica beach house, the $1 million for his Wyntoon Estate, the $400,000 for his wife's house on Long Island, and the expense of St. Donat's Castle in Wales add up to an unbelievable total.
The pallbearers at Hearst's funeral were: Bernard Baruch, Louis B. Mayer, the mayor of San Francisco, the governor of California, General MacArthur, and Herbert Hoover.
www.san.rr.com /features/anderson/hearst3.htm   (497 words)

  
 San Simeon Services District
The San Simeon Community Services Board of Directors will be holding a Regular Meeting on August 9, 2006 at 6:00 P.M. in the Cavalier Banquet Room.
The San Simeon Community Services Board of Directors will be holding a Special Meeting on May 31, 2006 at 4:30 P.M. in the Cavalier Banquet Room.
The San Simeon Community Services District website is currently undergoing a series of upgrades to better serve the community.
www.sansimeoncsd.com   (125 words)

  
 San Simeon Online
San Simeon is most renowned for the famous Hearst Castle.
Sheltered from northwesterly breezes by San Simeon Point, the San Simeon State Beach is a favorite spot for locals, who have nicknamed it "The Cove." San Simeon State Park offers convenient camping sites for castle visitors.
San Luis Obispo County real estate agents and realtors can help you find San Luis Obispo real estate, Pismo Beach real estate, Morro Bay real estate, Paso Robles real estate and Cambria real estate.
www.sansimeon-online.com   (263 words)

  
 San Luis Obispo real estate properties - buy a home - schools
The dramatic coastline of San Simeon CA along Highway 1 is known to be one of the most scenic drives in the world.
The white beaches of San Simeon CA are a home to a growing population of northern elephant seals regularly visit this area of the Central Coast, most heavily during the winter months.
However, some of the young ones are still there on the San Simeon beaches in April.
www.san-luis-county-real-estate.com /San-Simeon.aspx   (310 words)

  
 San Simeon Hotels: Compare San Simeon, CA Hotel Rates and Reviews - SideStep
Compare San Simeon hotel rates and availability across dozens of sites on the internet.
Description: Located in a resort area, San Simeon Lodge is the closest hotel to Hearst Castle.
The property is across from the San Simeon...
www.sidestep.com /hotel/city/US/CA/San_Simeon   (333 words)

  
 San Simeon Lodge Hotel - San Simeon - San Simeon Lodge Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
Me and my wife spent a weekend at the San Simeon Lodge on May 26th and 27th; we had a room with one of the best views in town.
We looked all around San Simeon and the San Simeon Lodge was one of the only...
San Simeon is featured in the following goLists.
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 San Simeon State Park - California State Parks of the San Luis Obispo Coast
San Simeon State Park - California State Parks of the San Luis Obispo Coast
Welcome to the information page on the newly acquired California State Park coastal property which is now part of San Simeon State Park and the San Luis Obispo Coast District.
Previously private property, this recent acquisition includes various locations north of San Simeon Creek and west of Highway One.
www.slostateparks.com /san_simeon_plan/default.asp   (207 words)

  
 San Simeon - Julia Morgan - Great Buildings Online
Built on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean two hundred miles south of San Francisco, San Simeon, the villa estate of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst, was designed and built over a period of 20 years.
The Main Building was placed on the highest part of the site with two towers, modeled after towers in Ronda, Spain, flanking a gabled projection with a central entrance.
We appreciate your suggestions for links about San Simeon.
www.greatbuildings.com /buildings/San_Simeon.html   (1028 words)

  
 Hearst Castle, San Simeon pictures - California stock photos, fine art prints by QTL
San Simeon is known for being the home to Hearst Castle, the palatial extravagant estate of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, the setting of "Citizen Kane".
Constructed from about 1919 to 1947, most of buildings were designed by San Francisco architect Julia Morgan.
They include 165 rooms and 127 acres of gardens, terraces, and swimming pools, decorated with volumes of the finest art and collectibles.
www.terragalleria.com /california/california.san-simeon.html   (212 words)

  
 San Simeon News
The man suspected of killing his ex-girlfriend in a Grover Beach apartment is in jail after he was spotted walking Friday on Highway 1, west of Santa Maria.
Tonight, in a marathon meeting, the San Luis Obispo City Council pondered whether to endorse Measure J -- the Dalidio Ranch Initiative, one of the county's most controversial ballot measures.
Mortgage defaults in San Luis Obispo County continued to rise sharply in the third quarter of this year, reaching the highest level since the first quarter of 2003.
www.topix.net /city/san-simeon-ca   (731 words)

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