San Simeon Creek

Creek Cambria, California, United States
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What to expect

San Simeon Creek is a great destination for families, offering various outdoor activities such as camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, surfing, beachcombing, bird watching, and whale watching. The San Simeon Creek Campground has 115 campsites for tent camping or recreational vehicles, with facilities including fire rings, picnic tables, restrooms, and coin-operated showers. The nearby San Simeon State Park features scenic coastal bluffs, promontories, and wetlands, with trails that offer stunning views of the ocean and rocky shore. The park is also home to the Santa Rosa Creek Natural Preserve, the San Simeon Natural Preserve, and the Pa-nu Cultural Preserve, which provide habitat for endangered species and offer opportunities for nature exploration. Families can also visit the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery, where they can view northern elephant seals from a safe distance, and participate in the Junior Ranger Program, which offers interactive and educational activities for kids

Plan your family visit to the San Simeon Creek with these blog insights 👇

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Southwest USA in a motorhome with children – From greenhorn to pro in 15 stages

Southwest USA in a motorhome with children – From greenhorn to pro in 15 stages
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited San Simeon Creek. We learned that it is important to check if there is enough fresh water, because there was water scarcity in California

Highlights: We learned that it is important to check if there is enough fresh water. The children were a bit disappointed when there was no water ✨