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A house with a view of the ocean, a garden with rocks and plants, and a clear blue sky.

A sign for Sand Pebbles Inn with a view of the ocean.

A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a small table with glasses and snacks.

A two-story house with a 'WELCOME' sign in front, number 6252, and a landscaped garden with various plants and rocks.

1. Sand Pebbles Inn

3 km from San Simeon State Park

Brenda

SAR 690

SAR 776 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a coffee maker, and a window with a view of the beach and ocean.

A waiting area with a motorcycle, a bench, and posters on the wall.

A reception area with a marble counter, a clock, and framed artwork on the walls.

A view through a window with a white railing, overlooking a street with a sign for 'Coast Riders' and a building with a balcony.

2. Coast Riders Inn

2.5 km from San Simeon State Park

Jonathan

SAR 370

SAR 418 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A room with a bed, a small table, and a view of the beach through a window with shutters.

A hotel hallway with a green carpet, wall sconces, and a large mirror on the right.

A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a variety of seating options.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the beach through open shutters.

3. Blue Dolphin Inn

2.7 km from San Simeon State Park

Pat

SAR 649

SAR 730 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A coastal road with a sandy beach, rocky terrain, and various plants.

Three Adirondack chairs facing a beach with the ocean in the background.

A view from a covered area overlooking a parking lot with a building and a view of the ocean.

A building with a sign for Cambria Shores Inn, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

4. Cambria Shores Inn

3 km from San Simeon State Park

Doris

SAR 596

SAR 672 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

Two Adirondack chairs facing a scenic view of the ocean at sunset, with a wooden sign in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a painting on the wall.

A garden area with a bench, a sign for Sea Otter Inn, and a road in the background.

A coastal beach with waves, rocky shoreline, and distant mountains.

5. Sea Otter Inn

2.4 km from San Simeon State Park

Lori

SAR 672

SAR 756 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.

A sign for Castle Inn with a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with two chairs, a window with curtains, and a door with a number.

A coastal view with three red Adirondack chairs facing the ocean, a stone pillar, and a variety of shrubs and flowers.

6. Castle Inn

2.5 km from San Simeon State Park

Jenna

SAR 574

SAR 646 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a dining area with a view of the ocean, and a stone accent wall.

A spa pool area with a stone wall, a glass enclosure, and a sign indicating no glass.

A modern two-story building with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a driveway leading to a parked car.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a chair, and a table.

7. Moonstone Landing

3.1 km from San Simeon State Park

Sabir

SAR 645

SAR 727 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the ocean through large sliding glass doors.

A balcony with wicker chairs overlooking a coastal road and ocean.

A dining area with a view of the ocean, wooden chairs, a round table, and a bench.

A sunset over the ocean with a bench in the foreground.

8. Little Sur Inn

3.2 km from San Simeon State Park

Terry

SAR 709

SAR 799 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern interior with large windows, a round woven rug, and potted plants.

A modern living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a round sofa, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

A room with a curved white table, a woven chair, a blue sofa with cushions, and large windows overlooking the ocean.

A modern building with a dark exterior, a wooden deck, and a metal railing.

9. White Water

2.3 km from San Simeon State Park

Timothy

SAR 1,122

SAR 1,336 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a coffee machine, tea station, and various food items.

A hotel room with a checkered carpet, a sofa set, a desk, a lamp, a television, and a fireplace.

A beach with numerous seals resting on the sand, with the ocean in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.

10. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

2.3 km from San Simeon State Park

Anthony

SAR 317

SAR 357 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bar area with wooden stools, a view of the ocean, and hanging lights.

A window with a view of the beach and ocean, a chessboard, a book titled "The Chopper," and a rolled-up towel on a wooden ledge.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wicker pendant lights, and patterned sofas.

A dining area with a glass table and white chairs, a lamp, and a view of the beach.

11. Cambria Beach Lodge

3.2 km from San Simeon State Park

Maria Isabel

SAR 503

SAR 618 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A patio with a round table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a beach and houses in the background.

A room with a large window overlooking a beach and ocean.

A sign for Sea Breeze Inn with a clear view of the surrounding area including a road, stop signs, and a grassy landscape.

A clear swimming pool with a metal ladder and a metal railing.

12. Sea Breeze Inn

2.1 km from San Simeon State Park

Brandon

SAR 256

SAR 288 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, overlooking a body of water.

A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.

A restaurant with booth seating, a view of the ocean, and a patio area with plants and a railing.

13. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

2.5 km from San Simeon State Park

Xiao

SAR 507

SAR 572 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the ocean.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sofa, a desk, and a fireplace.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wooden dining table, wicker baskets, and a sofa.

A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky cliffs, and a clear view of the ocean.

14. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

2.3 km from San Simeon State Park

Max

SAR 650

SAR 733 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and artwork on the wall.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a palm tree, and string lights.

A corridor with large windows, a wooden floor, and decorative wall panels.

A modern building with a rooftop pool, sun loungers, and a landscaped patio area.

15. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

2 km from San Simeon State Park

Jill

SAR 504

SAR 568 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a large tree on the left.

A hallway with patterned carpet, potted plants, a reception desk, and a large mirror.

A room with a curved ceiling, three large windows offering a view of greenery and a distant landscape. A small table with a candle is in the center.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by large windows.

16. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

2.1 km from San Simeon State Park

Mark

SAR 443

SAR 499 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious room with large windows, leather chairs, a glass table, and a travel information stand.

A stone fountain surrounded by a circular stone border, a tree, and a bench in a park-like setting.

A spacious lobby with leather chairs, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the parking lot and greenery outside.

A hot tub with steam rising from the water, surrounded by stone walls and a window.

17. Silver Surf Motel

2.4 km from San Simeon State Park

Jackie

SAR 224

SAR 252 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A coastal landscape with a beach, waves, and vegetation.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, a TV on a wooden stand, and a window with curtains.

A group of people around a fire pit by the ocean at sunset.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black office chair, a microwave, and a television.

18. Sands by The Sea

2.4 km from San Simeon State Park

Elizabeth

SAR 306

SAR 345 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A building with a mural of a blue whale and a sign that reads "Welcome to San Simeon."

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, a painting, and a window with a view.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a blue wall, and a seating area with a blue sofa.

An outdoor deck with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the road, and a sign for Big Sur Restaurant.

19. Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria

2.3 km from San Simeon State Park

Michelle

SAR 282

SAR 317 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and a view of the ocean.

A poolside area with a sun umbrella, lounge chairs, and rolled towels.

A buffet table with various food items and a window view.

20. Pelican Inn & Suites

3 km from San Simeon State Park

Deb

SAR 494

SAR 557 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to San Simeon State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sand Pebbles Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,167 reviews	View
Coast Riders Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Blue Dolphin Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Cambria Shores Inn	9.6 Exceptional 875 reviews	View
Sea Otter Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View

Top San Simeon State Park Hotel Reviews

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

8/10 Good

"Excellent view of the ocean."

Pelican Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Nice place. Clean, helpful staff, willing to accommodate your request. Breakfast was fine. Plenty of places to shop and dine. Very close to the byway."

Bluebird Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed at the Bluebird Inn so many times when I come to Cambria! It’s walking distance to coffee shops, shops, and restaurants. It makes it so convenient. The rooms are comfortable as well!"

Cambria Beach Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable, clean room, awesome staff, great spot. The continental breakfast was wonderful. We drove up the PCH, and this was one of my favorite stops. I didn't want to leave. Highly recommend."

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Quick and easy check in with friendly staff. Our room was large and beautifully remodeled. Everything was clean and organized and the bed was very comfortable. I will definitely stay here again."

El Colibri Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place to stay! We enjoyed the boardwalk"

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location excellent staff everything is very good and I definitely recommend this to stay with the family."

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

10/10 Excellent

"Although this appeared to be an older property, it was well maintained. Front desk staff were very helpful. Breakfast was an elevated continental experience and included a waffle maker."

Oceanpoint Ranch

10/10 Excellent

"A really home type feel to it, clean with incredible staff."

Other attractions near San Simeon State Park

A beach with sea lions resting on the sand and rocky cliffs in the background.

San Simeon Nature Preserve

9.4/10 (395 reviews)

You can take time to visit San Simeon Nature Preserve during your travels to Cambria. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore and a cliff with sparse vegetation.

Leffingwell Landing

8.8/10 (229 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Leffingwell Landing and enjoy the surfing in Cambria. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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A coastal landscape with waves crashing onto rocks, a distant shoreline with buildings, and a mountain range in the background.

Moonstone Beach

9.6/10 (919 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moonstone Beach during your trip to Cambria? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear turquoise waters and grassy areas.

Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve

8.6/10 (159 reviews)

You can take time to visit Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve during your travels to Cambria. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and a view of the ocean with waves crashing onto the shore.

Moonstone Beach Park

9.6/10 (2,831 reviews)

After visiting Moonstone Beach Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cambria. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area.

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A rustic house with a balcony, surrounded by cacti and desert vegetation.

Nitt Witt Ridge

8.2/10 (304 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Cambria with a stop at Nitt Witt Ridge. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Cambria Center for the Arts

8.6/10 (272 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Cambria Center for the Arts, a theater with a story to tell in Cambria. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Simeon State Park?

San Simeon State Park is located in an area that travelers like for its beaches. You'll find 239 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to San Simeon State Park?

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant. It's located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from San Simeon State Park. Other good options within a few miles include Silver Surf Motel and Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to San Simeon State Park?

Expedia has 239 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from San Simeon State Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Simeon State Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near San Simeon State Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near San Simeon State Park?

For more information about updating your stay near San Simeon State Park or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near San Simeon State Park?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Cambria's Historical Museum and Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay. Local parks like Moonstone Beach Park, Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, and Leffingwell Landing are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Lounge by the water at Moonstone Beach and William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach.

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Our top choices for San Simeon State Park hotels

1. Sand Pebbles Inn

2. Coast Riders Inn

3. Blue Dolphin Inn

4. Cambria Shores Inn

5. Sea Otter Inn

6. Castle Inn

7. Moonstone Landing

8. Little Sur Inn

9. White Water

10. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

11. Cambria Beach Lodge

12. Sea Breeze Inn

13. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

14. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

15. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

16. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

17. Silver Surf Motel

18. Sands by The Sea

19. Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria

20. Pelican Inn & Suites

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Top San Simeon State Park Hotel Reviews

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Pelican Inn & Suites

Bluebird Inn

Cambria Beach Lodge

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

El Colibri Hotel & Spa

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

Oceanpoint Ranch

Other attractions near San Simeon State Park

San Simeon Nature Preserve

Leffingwell Landing

Moonstone Beach

Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve

Moonstone Beach Park

Nitt Witt Ridge

Cambria Center for the Arts

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