When it comes to this area, there is only one true sight—Hearst Castle [1]. But once you’re through with the castle tours, a few attractions in the lower elevations beckon as well.
Nearby Cambria [2] began and to a certain extent still is an artists colony; the windswept hills and sparkling ocean provide plenty of inspiration for painters, writers, sculptors, glassblowers, and more.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/california/central-coast/cambria-and-san-simeon/sights/hearst-castle
[2] http://www.moon.com/destinations/california/central-coast/cambria-and-san-simeon