San Simeon travel guide

San Simeon Tourism | San Simeon Guide

You're Going to Love San Simeon

With a population of 462, San Simeon is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in San Simeon to see all of its attractions.

When to visit San Simeon

San Simeon in January
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Simeon in January
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to San Simeon in July, when the average temperature is 57.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 62.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in San Simeon, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to San Simeon

Plane

Although San Simeon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Luis Obispo County (SBP), which is located 42 miles from San Simeon. San Luis Obispo County is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to San Simeon departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Simeon. The train journey from San Simeon to Los Angeles takes 4h 37m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $45 for a 6h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to San Simeon is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 196 miles from San Simeon. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to San Simeon. From San Jose, the bus ride to San Simeon takes 235 miles and will cost you around $116. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

Although San Simeon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Luis Obispo County (SBP), which is located 42 miles from San Simeon. San Luis Obispo County is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to San Simeon departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to San Simeon. The train journey from San Simeon to Los Angeles takes 4h 37m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $45 for a 6h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to San Simeon is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 196 miles from San Simeon. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to San Simeon. From San Jose, the bus ride to San Simeon takes 235 miles and will cost you around $116. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airlines serving San Simeon

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (474 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,813 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,605 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,327 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,794 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (135 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (309 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (441 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of San Simeon

Most booked hotels in San Simeon

Quality Inn Near Hearst Castle
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2712 reviews)
$106+
The Morgan Hotel San Simeon
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1464 reviews)
$113+
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1219 reviews)
$176+
Silver Surf Motel
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1391 reviews)
$85+
San Simeon Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1915 reviews)
$89+
Sands by The Sea
2 stars
Good (7.5, 1446 reviews)
$100+

Renting a car in San Simeon

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in San Simeon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in San Simeon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.