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San Simeon Pier beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 86th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 327.1 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of San Simeon settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and light fine pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
San Simeon Pier beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Arroyo Laguna Beach, which has a rating of 6.9.
San Simeon Pier beach is located in California within San Simeon, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
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What to do in San Simeon Pier beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that San Simeon Pier beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at San Simeon Pier beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on San Simeon Pier beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The San Simeon Pier beach is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the San Simeon Pier beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The San Simeon Pier beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.
The waves in the San Simeon Pier beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the San Simeon Pier beach for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
The bar is located right on the San Simeon Pier beach.
There are 35 places to stay in the San Simeon Pier beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of San Simeon Pier beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The San Simeon Pier beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
The month with the highest temperature in San Simeon Pier beach is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 15°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
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