Outdoors Cambria, San Simeon
Moonstone Beach Boardwalk
An outdoor spot in Cambria, San Simeon, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.
Why go
Mile-long boardwalk above a rocky shore with tidepools and otter sightings.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in San Simeon, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, 1.4 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Cambria
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Sunset
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in San Simeon, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Fiscalini Ranch Preserve
Bluff trail and Monterey pine forest on the edge of Cambria.
Outdoors · 1.4 mi straight-line - 2Robin's Restaurant
Garden-patio restaurant in Cambria with global, seasonal plates.
Food · 1.9 mi straight-line - 3Linn's Restaurant
Cambria institution known for its olallieberry pie.
Food · 1.9 mi straight-line - 4William Randolph Hearst Memorial State Beach
Calm cove beach and pier below Hearst Castle, good for picnics and kayaking.
Outdoors · 6.4 mi straight-line - 5Hearst Ranch Winery
Tasting room in the historic Sebastian's building across from the beach.
Drinks · 6.5 mi straight-line - 6Hearst Castle
William Randolph Hearst's hilltop estate with the Neptune Pool and Roman Pool.
Sight · 8.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Moonstone Beach Boardwalk is a stop on our Pacific Coast Highway route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in San Simeon
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When to go
Average daily highs in San Simeon run from 53°F in February to 64°F in September; December is usually the wettest month. For Moonstone Beach Boardwalk itself, we suggest: Sunset.
Modelled monthly averages for San Simeon from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full San Simeon weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Moonstone Beach Boardwalk, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Moonstone Beach Boardwalk, Cambria, CA 93428, USA
- Coordinates
- 35.57462, -121.11315
- Destination
- San Simeon, California
Moonstone Beach Boardwalk: quick answers
How much time do you need at Moonstone Beach Boardwalk?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Moonstone Beach Boardwalk. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Moonstone Beach Boardwalk?
Our pick: Sunset.
Is Moonstone Beach Boardwalk free?
Yes, we list Moonstone Beach Boardwalk as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Moonstone Beach Boardwalk?
Moonstone Beach Boardwalk is at Moonstone Beach Boardwalk, Cambria, CA 93428, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Moonstone Beach Boardwalk?
Moonstone Beach Boardwalk appears on Pacific Coast Highway, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Moonstone Beach Boardwalk to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to San Simeon.
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