San Simeon Bay Trail (also called San Simeon Point Trail) is a beautiful beach hike along the Central California coast that features stunning views of the ocean, cliffs, San Simeon pier, unique trees, and wildlife. San Simeon Bay Trail is located near the Hearst Castle and is part of the Hearst San Simeon State Park system. This area is especially popular for whale watching and is a natural wildlife habitat for elephant seals that you can often see along the trail. Location & Parking The San Simeon Bay Trail starts at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach. There are a couple of free lots right next to the beach where visitors…