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San Miguel

California, United States · North America

About San Miguel

San Miguel sits on the route: 25 minutes from Paso Robles, 43km from Hearst Castle.

San Miguel is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 2,336, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Miguel 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 San Miguel to your route.

About San Miguel

San Miguel (Spanish for "St. Michael") is an unincorporated community in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,172. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined San Miguel as a census-designated place (CDP). San Miguel was founded by the

Read more Spanish in 1797, when Mission San Miguel Arcángel was established by Fermín de Lasuén. San Miguel is a tourist destination with historic architecture and vineyards, as part of the Paso Robles wine region.

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San Miguel offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is San Miguel located?

San Miguel is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.7525 latitude, -120.6963 longitude.

What is the population of San Miguel?

San Miguel has a population of approximately 2,336 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
2,336
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.7525, -120.6963

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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 San Miguel

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.

43 km · about 50 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.

56 km · about 65 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.

57 km · about 65 min drive

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  • 57 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

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