San Simeon Acres Beach
San Simeon, CA
San Simeon Acres Beach is reached by a path just south of the Cavalier Resort, with a blufftop path extending north toward Pico Avenue for anyone who wants to walk further along the same stretch. It's a straightforward, small town beach access, easy to combine with a stay at one of the nearby motels.
A genuinely convenient beach access for anyone staying in San Simeon Acres, though it doesn't have much to distinguish it beyond that convenience.
How we score beachesWalk the blufftop path north toward Pico Avenue if you want more distance and a wider view than the direct beach path offers.
Free parking is available near the Cavalier Resort.
A path leads from south of the resort down to the beach; a blufftop path extends north.
Fog is common most mornings year round, typical of this stretch of the Central Coast.
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