Three miles north of the turnoff to Hearst Castle, you'll find a parking lot overlooking a beach at Piedras Blancas. If it's Dec-Feb, the presence of crowds of people lined up at the fences...
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El Colibri Hotel and Spa
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Attraction type: Beach; Nature reserve
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- 1 Jan 2010 "Don't miss the elephant seals"
- 20 Jul 2009 "Watching the elephant seals"
- 28 Jun 2009 "Astounding natural display"
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It took 28 years to complete William Randolph Hearst's lavish estate, which includes 165 rooms on 125 acres.
Attraction type: Historic home; Castle; Monument; Historic site
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#3 of 7 attractions in San Simeon
Attraction type: Speciality shop
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- 1 Jan 2010 "great place for lunch before or after Hearst castle"
- 10 Dec 2009 "A Local's favorite"
- 11 Oct 2009 "A perfect lunch off the beaten path"
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#4 of 7 attractions in San Simeon
Attraction type: State park
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- 14 Aug 2009 "This is our new annual spot!"
- 11 Aug 2009 "Pretty Nice Place"
- 20 Jul 2009 "Nice camping area...beware of fog!"
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Jade hunters enjoy looking for this gem on the beach.
Attraction type: Geological formation
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- 25 Aug 2008 "An Amazing Nature Spot!"
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Charming and natural beach.
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- 6 Aug 2007 "nice tidepools!"
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