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Lake Nacimiento

California, United States · North America

About Lake Nacimiento

Lake Nacimiento is worth a stop: 20 minutes from San Miguel, 27km from Hearst Castle.

Lake Nacimiento is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 2,411, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Lake Nacimiento sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lake Nacimiento to your route.

About Lake Nacimiento

Lake Nacimiento is an 18-mile (29 km) long reservoir on the Nacimiento River in northern San Luis Obispo County, California. The lake contains many arms including Snake Creek and Dip Creek, nearer the dam, and the central Las Tablas and Franklin Creeks. Due to the dragon-like shape created by the positions of these

Read more arms, it is sometimes referred to as Dragon Lake.

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Where is Lake Nacimiento located?

Lake Nacimiento is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.7283 latitude, -120.8796 longitude.

What is the population of Lake Nacimiento?

Lake Nacimiento has a population of approximately 2,411 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
2,411
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.7283, -120.8796

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Lake Nacimiento

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Hearst Castle

A lavish hilltop estate built by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, featuring 165 rooms and stunning Mediterranean Revival architecture.

27 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Ragged Point

Clifftop viewpoint dubbed the 'Gateway to Big Sur', perched 400 feet above the Pacific on Highway 1 with sweeping views up the rugged coastline.

41 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

The Madonna Inn

A flamboyantly kitsch roadside inn on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo, famous for its 110 uniquely themed rooms and rock waterfall men's restroom.

57 km · about 65 min drive

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  • 41 kmRagged PointClifftop viewpoint dubbed the 'Gateway to Big Sur', perched 400 feet above the Pacific on Highway 1 with sweeping views up the rugged coastline.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Lake Nacimiento.

San Miguel

🇺🇸 United States

17 km awayPop. 2,336

Paso Robles

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20 km awayPop. 27,157

Templeton

🇺🇸 United States

25 km awayPop. 7,674

Cambria

🇺🇸 United States

26 km awayPop. 6,032

Cayucos

🇺🇸 United States

32 km awayPop. 2,592

Atascadero

🇺🇸 United States

33 km awayPop. 29,819

Morro Bay

🇺🇸 United States

40 km awayPop. 10,639

Santa Margarita

🇺🇸 United States

45 km awayPop. 1,259

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