San Simeon in San Luis Obispo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Sebastian Store

Photographed by Michael Kindig, November 27, 2004

1. Sebastian Store Marker

Inscription.
This is the oldest store building along the north coast of San Luis Obispo County. Built in 1852 at Whaling Point, one half mile westward, it was moved in 1878 to its present location. Operated by the Sebastian family for half century, it is now owned and operated by J.C. and Louise Sebastian.

Erected 1960 by California State park Commission in cooperation with San Luis Obispo County Historical Society and El Pinal Parlor No. 163, Native Daughters of the Golden West. (Marker Number 726.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 35° 38.614′ N, 121° 11.496′ W. Marker is in San Simeon, California, in San Luis Obispo County. It is on Slo San Simeon Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 442 Slo San Simeon Rd, San Simeon CA 93452, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hearst Ranch (within shouting distance of this marker); History of San Simeon Bay (approx. ¼ mile away); Shore Whaling in San Simeon (approx. ¼ mile

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

away); From Whaling to Whale Watching (approx. ¼ mile away); Catching a Whale (approx. ¼ mile away); Turning Whale Blubber Into Valuable Oil (approx. ¼ mile away); San Simeon Bay is a Special Place (approx. ¼ mile away); Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Simeon.

Regarding Sebastian Store. The Sebastian Store is one of the few remaining remnants of an area that supported a thriving shipping industry and on display at the store is a collection of whaling implements used at the whaling station located at San Simeon Bay during the 1880's and early 1890's.

Also see . . . Sebastian Store on Wikipedia. (Submitted on April 10, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Sebastian Store and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Konrad R Summers, August 17, 2012

2. Sebastian Store and Marker

Photographed by Konrad R Summers, August 17, 2012

3. Sebastian Store and Marker

Sebastian Store image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, November 27, 2004

4. Sebastian Store

Vintage Postcard of Sebastian's Store image. Click for full size.

1962

5. Vintage Postcard of Sebastian's Store

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 25, 2026

6. Sebastian Store Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 807 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 16, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2012, by Konrad R Summers of Santa Clarita, California. 4. submitted on December 16, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 5. submitted on May 5, 2020, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on April 10, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.