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STD Testing in San Simeon, CA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea cases in San Luis Obispo County are about 64% below the national average. Whether you're testing for the first time or as part of routine screening in San Simeon, California, consider whether you prefer the convenience of an at-home kit or the immediate support of a clinic visit.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near San Simeon, CA

5 testing options are listed for San Simeon, CA. The nearest, Community Health Centers, is about 4.6 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.

Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.

Community health center 4.6 miles

Community Health Centers

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 304 reviews

A public STD-testing option about 5 miles from San Simeon, run as a Federally Qualified Health Center with sliding-scale fees.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1276 Tamson Drive, Cambria, CA 93428
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Labcorp

Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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  • EasySTD5
Rated 3 out of 5 from 44 reviews
Address
350 Posada Lane, Templeton, CA 93465 23.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
285 Marina Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 23.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Labcorp

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  • EasySTD2
Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews
Address
112 Niblick Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446 25.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
1193 Los Osos Valley Road, Los Osos, CA 93402 27.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25

  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200

  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49

  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in San Simeon, CA

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

At-home tests Certified labs Doctors Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

Test from home

At-home STD testing in San Simeon, CA

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to San Simeon, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.

Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.

  • In-home collection

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
    Sample:
    Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
    Order online Quest Diagnostics review

  • Best value: single tests

    Everlywell

    Everlywell

    $49 & up

    Panel:
    Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + swab
    Results:
    Days, online
    • Telehealth visit if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • HSA/FSA eligible
    • Subscription savings
    Order online Everlywell review

  • Best range: couples & full panels

    myLAB Box

    myLAB Box

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
    Sample:
    Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • Free phone consult if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Couples & subscription options
    • Discreet packaging
    Order online myLAB Box review

Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near San Simeon, CA

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve San Luis Obispo County, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.

  • French Hospital Medical Center Laboratory

    1911 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Adventist Health Sierra Vista

    1010 Murray Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • SAN Luis Dermatology & Laser Clinic

    15 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near San Simeon. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near San Simeon, CA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 57 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of San Simeon. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 26 offer telehealth.

  • Brooke Laduca, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2150 Main Street, Cambria

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  • Mark Ward, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 355 Las Vegas Street, Morro Bay

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  • Miriam Lomelino, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1320 Las Tablas Road, Templeton

    Call Directions

  • Stephen Sigmund, MD

    Internal medicine · 1310 Las Tablas Road, Templeton

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  • Byron Dubow, MD Telehealth

    Urology · 1310 Las Tablas Road, Templeton

    Call Directions

  • Shan Thomas, MD

    OB-GYN · 292 Posada Lane, Templeton

    Call Directions

These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near San Simeon, CA

Compare the pharmacies closest to San Simeon, CA. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • Cambria Drug and Gift

    4.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Cambria Village Pharmacy

    4.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • CHC Templeton Pharmacy

    24 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Morro Bay Drug and Gift

    24 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Medicine Shoppe

    24 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to San Simeon, CA.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

Prevention & treatment

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of San Simeon, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.

Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.

STD stats & rates

STDs & HIV in San Luis Obispo County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in San Luis Obispo County, the county that includes San Simeon, compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~19% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#34 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 41% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, San Luis Obispo County vs California vs U.S.

San Luis Obispo County California U.S. ▲▼ = San Luis Obispo County vs the state average
Infection San Luis Obispo County California United States
Chlamydia
316.4 891 cases ▼ 36%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
65 183 cases ▼ 66%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5.7 16 cases ▼ 65%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
7.8 22 cases ▼ 59%
19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
14.9 42 cases ▼ 68%
46.7 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in San Luis Obispo County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 9% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in San Luis Obispo County, chlamydia has fallen from 375 to 316.4 per 100,000 (16%), gonorrhea has risen from 58.4 to 65 per 100,000 (11%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.9 to 5.7 per 100,000 (46%).

The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).

Community health context

What shapes testing access in and around San Simeon, CA

Adults uninsured
12.2%
No routine checkup
27.8%
No transportation
7.9%
Binge drinking
15.5%
Frequent mental distress
14.6%
Depression
19.6%
Below poverty line
4%
Primary-care ratio
1,205 : 1
San Luis Obispo County

Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 50.1

Social Vulnerability Index · 52nd percentile nationally

Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in San Luis Obispo County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in San Luis Obispo County (2023)

People living with HIV
159 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
19cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
25.4%

San Luis Obispo County HIV care continuum (2023)

San Luis Obispo County recorded 7.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among San Luis Obispo County residents living with HIV, 67% are in care · 59.9% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be? Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for San Luis Obispo County tests for syphilis.

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).

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Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines →

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Local context

About San Simeon, CA

San Simeon takes its name from the mission to the south, and the coastline here, dramatic cliffs and the famous Zebra Viewing Area, has drawn visitors for generations. Today, the community sits small and quiet along CA 1, with a mix of seasonal workers, long-term residents, and young adults passing through or settling in. For those living or working in and around San Simeon, STI testing is available through clinics and providers listed on this page, many within a reasonable drive south toward San Luis Obispo or north along the coast. Young adults in their late teens through their thirties often have the most direct need for routine screening: whether after a new relationship, before a health checkup, or simply as part of regular preventive care.

Testing here means confidentiality: results don't circulate through a small town's social fabric, and the process itself is straightforward and professional. Accessing care in a smaller coastal community sometimes means traveling to a nearby clinic rather than finding one locally. The providers and testing sites listed on this page can tell you what's closest, what hours work with your schedule, and whether you'd prefer an appointment or walk-in visit. Many offer results within days and can answer questions about what to expect.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in San Simeon, CA

Walkability 5.54 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.54/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in San Simeon generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 5 STD & STI testing locations in San Simeon, California, EasySTD

ZIP 93452 snapshot

Residents
301
Median age
59.3
Median income
$54,705

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 93452 area around San Simeon: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not San Simeon alone.

San Simeon sits in San Luis Obispo County, ZIP 93452. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Zebra Viewing Area
  • Vista Pt
  • Vista Area
  • Leffingwell Landing
  • View of Hearst Castle
  • William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach

Major routes

  • CA 1 (Cabrillo Highway)

Reference

STD testing in San Simeon, CA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in San Luis Obispo County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under California law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

Group Tests How often
Everyone aged 13–64 HIV At least once
Sexually active women under 25 Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Pregnant people HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment HIV, hepatitis B & C At least yearly
All adults at least once Hepatitis C At least once

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a San Simeon-area provider.

Infection Earliest reliable test Sample
Chlamydia 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Gonorrhea 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Trichomoniasis 1–4 weeks Urine or swab
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10–33 days Blood
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18–45 days Blood
HIV (antibody) 3–12 weeks Blood / oral
Syphilis 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis B 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis C 8–11 weeks Blood
Herpes (HSV) 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore Blood / swab
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What each STD test costs Medicare reference prices per lab test, a benchmark before you pay out of pocket

These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving San Simeon often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.

Test Reference price CPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT) $47.80 87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT) $47.80 87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT) $47.76 87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody $26.87 87389
HIV-1/2 antibody $22.44 86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) $5.61 86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody) $17.49 86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT) $47.76 87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen $15.33 87340
Hepatitis C antibody $29.16 86803

Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

Confidentiality & consent in California Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on California law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In California, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

California permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.

Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in California

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for San Simeon, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near El Paso de Robles, CA instead?

Possibly, El Paso de Robles, CA is close; compare it by distance against Community Health Centers.

Does insurance cover STD testing near San Simeon, CA?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in San Simeon, CA without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near San Simeon, CA?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in San Luis Obispo County?

About 316 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the California average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in California without a parent?

In California, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

Should I get tested for STDs while pregnant?

Yes, the CDC recommends STI screening early in pregnancy, since untreated infections can affect the baby.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near San Simeon, CA?

A clinic offers same-day answers and on-site treatment; an at-home kit trades that for privacy and convenience, both use real lab testing.

How do I prepare for an STD test near San Simeon, CA?

Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.

What is expedited partner therapy?

Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.

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