Website:http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=590 (Park Website)http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/590/files/HearstSanSimeonFinalWeb2015.pdf (Park Brochure)https://www.slocal.com/listing/elephant-seal-vista-point/10505/ (Elephant Seal Vista Point)
Description:San Simeon State Park is one of the oldest units of the California State Park System. The coastal bluffs and promontories of the scenic park offer unobstructed views of the ocean and rocky shore. The park includes the Santa Rosa Creek Natural Preserve, the San Simeon Natural Preserve and the Pa-nu Cultural Preserve which were established in 1990. A 3.3 mile trail runs through parts of the San Simeon Natural Preserve and the Washburn Campground. The trail includes scenic overlooks, rest-stop benches and interpretive panels with information on wildlife and habitat.
Site Condition: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. Elephant Seal Vista Point is located within Hearst San Simeon State Park.
General Notes:updated: 7.11.25 bd
Jurisdictions::CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS
Within 30-Mile Zone: N
State Property: Yes
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 35.6191065, y coordinate: -121.0661658
Ownership: state
Contacts: Myers, Aja *Special Event Coordinator, San Luis Obispo Coast District - California State Parks805-927-2070 Phone 1805-712-4811 Mobile[email protected]
State Parks and Beaches, Permits Department,California Film Commission7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA323.860.2960 Phone 1800.858.4749 Phone 2[email protected]http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/
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