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William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach
4.7★ · 881 Google ratings · San Simeon, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 20 ft away · free
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 80 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Length
0.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
200 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Fri 8am
Map of William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach
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Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2015–2026
Plan a full afternoon, not quick stop
The pier, hiking trails, beach walk, and nature center easily fill several hours of worthwhile activity.
Visit March through May for solitude
Reviewers consistently report minimal crowds during these months, with some describing having the entire beach to themselves.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2015–2026
Bring a leash for your dog
Dogs are welcome on the right side of the beach when leashed, but not permitted on the pier.
Check bathroom status before arrival
Reviewers report highly variable conditions ranging from clean and well-maintained to unusably dirty, with occasional temporary closures.
Pack food carefully against seagulls
Aggressive seagulls will take food directly from bags and hands, so eat quickly or keep provisions secured.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
63°F · overcast
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
4.1 ft · 11 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the NW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 06:30 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:57 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:10 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:31 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA 93452
🅿 Parking 20 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 80 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 20 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach?
150 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 80 ft from the listing.
When is William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 8am and the busiest at Sat 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
