The Best Hotels Closest to San Simeon Pier in San Simeon for 2026

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

A grand building with a stone staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

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

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

1. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

5.2 km from San Simeon Pier

Anthony

SAR 317

SAR 357 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

2. Sand Pebbles Inn

10.3 km from San Simeon Pier

Brenda

SAR 670

SAR 754 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A coastal house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a stone pathway.

A living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

A two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a staircase.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a dining area, and a large window.

3. Bluebird Inn

12.8 km from San Simeon Pier

Toni

SAR 271

SAR 389 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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 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.

A room with a large window overlooking a road and ocean, a chair, and a thermostat.

4. Coast Riders Inn

5 km from San Simeon Pier

Brianna

SAR 411

SAR 463 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 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.

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of the beach.

5. Sea Breeze Inn

5.4 km from San Simeon Pier

Brandon

SAR 230

SAR 258 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with blinds.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view through the door.

A motel with a covered walkway, multiple rooms with blue doors, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A reception desk with a wooden counter, a white panel wall, a door, a computer monitor, and a small cabinet with decorative items.

6. Creekside Inn

13 km from San Simeon Pier

Susan

SAR 335

SAR 377 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A dining area with wooden chairs, a table, and a bar with bottles and glasses.

A patio area with outdoor seating and a central fire pit.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to another room.

A spacious living room with a beige sofa, a round coffee table, and a wooden chair. There are large windows with blue curtains, a ceiling fan, and a view of greenery outside.

7. The Rigdon House

13.1 km from San Simeon Pier

Rachel

SAR 276

SAR 310 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

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

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

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean at sunset.

8. Castle Inn

9.8 km from San Simeon Pier

Jenna

SAR 532

SAR 598 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

A coastal hotel with a long balcony overlooking the beach and ocean.

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.

9. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

5 km from San Simeon Pier

Xiao

SAR 507

SAR 572 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a balcony.

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.

10. Cambria Beach Lodge

10.4 km from San Simeon Pier

Maria Isabel

SAR 503

SAR 618 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

A dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean.

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

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

11. Moonstone Landing

10.3 km from San Simeon Pier

Sabir

SAR 645

SAR 727 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 white building with a door, a window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

12. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

9.5 km from San Simeon Pier

Max

SAR 681

SAR 767 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

13. Cambria Shores Inn

10.3 km from San Simeon Pier

Doris

SAR 597

SAR 672 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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.

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

14. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

5.4 km from San Simeon Pier

Mark

SAR 418

SAR 471 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A wooden table with a tray containing a bottle of wine, a glass of wine, a book titled "Running on Night," a basket with bread, and a plate.

A spacious living room with wooden floors, a fireplace, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A wooden interior with a bed, a bench, a sink, and a mirror.

A rustic wooden building with a glass door entrance, a stone patio, and a view of the interior.

15. Squibb Houses

13 km from San Simeon Pier

Rex

SAR 408

SAR 528 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

A coastal walkway with a wooden boardwalk, grassy areas, and rocky cliffs overlooking the ocean.

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

16. Blue Dolphin Inn

10 km from San Simeon Pier

Pat

SAR 656

SAR 738 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A covered pathway leading to a wooden door with a white cross design, surrounded by greenery and vines.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a bucket with a letter 'T' on the bed, and a decorative shell on the wall.

A swimming pool with a brick edge, lounge chairs, and a small building with a sign.

A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, leather furniture, and wooden beams.

17. J Patrick Inn

13.7 km from San Simeon Pier

Geoffrey

SAR 531

SAR 598 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, a pool ladder, and two lounge chairs.

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

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

18. Silver Surf Motel

5.1 km from San Simeon Pier

Jackie

SAR 221

SAR 249 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

19. White Water

9.5 km from San Simeon Pier

Timothy

SAR 1,037

SAR 1,240 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 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 stone building with a sign labeled "OFFICE" and a covered entrance.

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

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

20. Little Sur Inn

10.4 km from San Simeon Pier

Terry

SAR 709

SAR 799 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to San Simeon Pier

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle	9.2 Wonderful 1,386 reviews	View
Sand Pebbles Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,164 reviews	View
Bluebird Inn	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Coast Riders Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Sea Breeze Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top San Simeon Pier Hotel Reviews

Silver Surf Motel

10/10 Excellent

"My fiancé and I have stayed here a few times now, and we keep coming back for a reason! The property is wonderful, the rooms are generously sized and exceptionally comfortable, and everything is always spotless. It's close to everything in San Simeon, and the staff is consistently welcoming and very helpful—plus, you honestly can't beat the price for the quality. We wouldn't w"

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The area around was good We wished they had complimented breakfast for the price paid"

Coast Riders Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Super friendly front desk and great location."

El Colibri Hotel & Spa

8/10 Good

"Limited breakfast items. Staff was helpful. No spa appointments were available. Close to Hearst Castle!"

Pelican Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Some of the infrastructure needs replacement or repair. The screen door would not close completely."

Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place to stay, somewhere that was so fresh and clean. So many lower cost American hotels/motels are tired and scruffy."

Sea Otter Inn

8/10 Good

"So close to beach!"

Oceanpoint Ranch

10/10 Excellent

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

Other attractions near San Simeon Pier

A beach with a signboard about Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach

9.2/10 (216 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to San Simeon. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and rolling hills in the background.

Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

9.0/10 (176 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to San Simeon. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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A white church with a red roof and a steeple, surrounded by a white picket fence, with a hill and buildings in the background.

Hearst Ranch Winery

8.6/10 (302 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Hearst Ranch Winery during your travels to San Simeon. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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A historic building with two towers, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden.

Hearst Castle

9.4/10 (2,346 reviews)

You can learn about the history of San Simeon when you stop by Hearst Castle. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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A sandy beach with rocks and a wooden fence.

Elephant Seal Vista Point

9.6/10 (2,054 reviews)

Find out about the history of San Simeon when you take a trip to Elephant Seal Vista Point. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Sebastian General Store

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Sebastian General Store during your stay in San Simeon. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets, or seek out its local tours.

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William Randolph Hearst State Park

9.0/10 (237 reviews)

You can take time to visit William Randolph Hearst State Park during your travels to San Simeon. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets, or seek out its local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Simeon Pier?

San Simeon Pier is located in a historic area of San Simeon known for its beautiful beaches. You'll find 33 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near San Simeon Pier?

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 3.1 mi (5 km) from San Simeon Pier. Other good options within 5 miles include Silver Surf Motel and San Simeon Lodge.

How many hotels are there close to San Simeon Pier?

Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from San Simeon Pier.

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

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to San Simeon Pier.

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

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near San Simeon Pier, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near San Simeon Pier?

You'll have countless hours of family fun at Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay, Sebastian General Store, and Cambria State Marine Park. Hearst Ranch Winery, Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument, or San Simeon State Park are some local sights worth checking out. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Hearst Castle and Elephant Seal Vista Point.

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Our top choices for San Simeon Pier hotels

1. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

2. Sand Pebbles Inn

3. Bluebird Inn

4. Coast Riders Inn

5. Sea Breeze Inn

6. Creekside Inn

7. The Rigdon House

8. Castle Inn

9. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

10. Cambria Beach Lodge

11. Moonstone Landing

12. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

13. Cambria Shores Inn

14. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

15. Squibb Houses

16. Blue Dolphin Inn

17. J Patrick Inn

18. Silver Surf Motel

19. White Water

20. Little Sur Inn

Compare popular hotels close to San Simeon Pier

Top San Simeon Pier Hotel Reviews

Silver Surf Motel

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Coast Riders Inn

El Colibri Hotel & Spa

Pelican Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

Sea Otter Inn

Oceanpoint Ranch

Other attractions near San Simeon Pier

William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach

Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Hearst Ranch Winery

Hearst Castle

Elephant Seal Vista Point

Sebastian General Store

William Randolph Hearst State Park

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