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Hours

Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Call for summer and vacation week hours: (805) 927-6575
School groups welcome by appointment. Call (805) 927-2145.

Free Admission!

Plan a field trip           San Simeon Area              Cambria Area              San Luis Obispo Area

Hearst Castle Beach PierDirections

The Center is located at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach, opposite the entrance to Hearst Castle Visitor Center on California Highway 1, about halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. It is about a five-hour drive from either city.

From Los Angeles

Take U.S. Highway 101 north to San Luis Obispo, then travel Highway 1 north about 39 miles.

From San Francisco

Take U.S. 101 south to California Highway 46, then travel west on 46 to Highway 1 and north about 13 miles.

From Monterey

Take California Highway 1 south (about 93 miles) to Hearst Castle. Or take Highway 68 east to Highway 101 south, then take Highway 46 west to Highway 1 and north, about 130 miles total.

From Cambria

Take California Highway 1 north for about 7 miles.

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Park Information:

There is ample, free parking at the beach. Plenty of picnic tables and public restrooms are available. Fishing is a popular activity at the pier. The park is open at sunrise and closes at sunset.

Reviewed: September 08, 2023
Web Site Owner: National Ocean Service

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