San Simeon State Park
About
San Simeon State Park is a California state park managed by California State Parks, about 2.7 miles from the town of San Simeon on the state's central coast. Summer into early fall is the driest stretch, with typical highs in the mid-70s and lows in the upper 50s from July through September, and typically no wet days in July or August. Those are typical averages from a nearby weather station at Hearst Castle, which sits about 1,400 feet higher than the park. Winter brings cooler highs around 60 degrees and roughly eight wet days a month. Nearby options include paddling on Arroyo de la Cruz, about 6 miles away. Hikers can try Rocky Butte Truck Trail or Santa Rosa Creek Trail - East, both about 7.5 miles off, or Town Creek Truck Trail, about 8.5 miles away.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Jan–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–78°F and lows of 45–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hearst Castle, CA weather station, 2.8 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan60° high47° low
- Feb60° high45° low
- Mar62° high47° low
- Apr65° high47° low
- May69° high52° low
- Jun73° high55° low
- Jul75° high57° low
- Aug77° high58° low
- Sep78° high60° low
- Oct74° high56° low
- Nov66° high50° low
- Dec59° high46° low
The station sits about 1,400 ft higher than this spot, so expect it to run a little warmer here.
Nearby
- Arroyo de la CruzCanoeing5.8 mi
- Rocky Butte Truck TrailHiking7.5 mi
- Santa Rosa Creek Trail - EastHiking7.5 mi
- Town Creek Truck TrailHiking8.5 mi
- Strawberry CanyonHiking8.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
