William R. Hearst State Beach

The beach is located in San Simeon along Highway One, with the entrance road opposite the road to Hearst Castle. This beach gives visitors the opportunity to hike, swim, fish, beachcomb and ocean kayak. This protected cove also offers visitors pier fishing and deep-sea fishing from chartered boats. Fishing licenses are not required when fishing from the pier, but limits are enforced. Picnic tables, barbecue grills and restrooms are available. There is also a kayak and boogie board concession in operation with equipment for rent.