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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 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.

1. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

7.3 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

kevin

£80

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 room with a large window overlooking a road and ocean, a chair, and a thermostat.

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

2. Coast Riders Inn

7.2 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Sandy

£94

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

3. Sea Breeze Inn

7.4 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Rebecca

£54

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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.

4. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

7.4 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

BASHAR

£99

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A two-story building with a blue exterior, a red door, and a small porch with chairs.

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.

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

5. The Rigdon House

12.1 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Rachel

£101

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

7.1 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Regina

£126

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

7. Sand Pebbles Inn

10.2 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Bonnie

£165

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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.

8. Creekside Inn

12.1 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Jeffrey

£79

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

9. Silver Surf Motel

7.2 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Raul

£50

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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.

10. Bluebird Inn

11.9 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Michael

£71

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a central fire feature surrounded by tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern two-story house with a sloped roof, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

A rocky coastal landscape with waves crashing against the shore, a clear sky, and a distant view of the ocean.

A restaurant with outdoor seating, surrounded by a garden with white flowers and a mountainous backdrop.

11. Ragged Point Inn and Resort

9.1 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

JONATHAN

£152

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 hotel room with a wooden desk, a black office chair, a microwave, and a television.

A sign with "Sands by the Sea" and an American flag, with a welcome message.

12. Sands by The Sea

7.2 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Elizabeth

£60

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

13. Castle Inn

9.9 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

FRANK PAUL

£148

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a fire pit, and a clear blue pool.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a breakfast bar.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a TV.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a minibar, and a snack bar.

14. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

7.4 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Katelyn

£128

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the ocean.

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.

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

15. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

9.8 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Judy

£163

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with yellow sofas, a glass coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the beach and palm trees.

An aerial view of a coastal hotel with a swimming pool, parking area, and ocean views.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and large windows with a view of the outdoors.

A hotel lobby with yellow sofas, a coffee table, and a view of the beach.

16. San Simeon Lodge

7.1 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Erlyn Salvador

£67

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 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.

17. Cambria Beach Lodge

10.3 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Robert

£155

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A sign for Sea Otter Inn with a garden in front.

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

18. Sea Otter Inn

9.9 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Teresa

£169

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 wooden interior with a bed, a bench, a sink, and a mirror.

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

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

19. Squibb Houses

12 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Rex

£111

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A garden with a wooden gate, a cactus, and a wooden structure with a door.

A rustic interior with wooden floors, stone walls, a fireplace, and a mural.

A stone fireplace with American flags, a chandelier, and a mural of a landscape.

A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and flags.

20. Cambria Pines Lodge

12.3 mi from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Marcus

£143

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Elephant Seal Vista Point

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle	9.2 Wonderful 1,375 reviews	View
Coast Riders Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Sea Breeze Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle	8.4 Very good 1,273 reviews	View
The Rigdon House	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Elephant Seal Vista Point Hotel Reviews

Sand Pebbles Inn

8/10 Good

"No a/c and the windows were difficult to open."

Castle Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very cute and clean room and property!"

Sea Breeze Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very accessible to take Highway one up or north very convenience for visiting her castle nothing fancy just to clean room and bathroom little fresh microwave. Make some coffee or Tv you open you sleep with Windows open nighttime yeah I hear the way hitting the rocks easy very nice thank you."

Ragged Point Inn and Resort

8/10 Good

"This is a lovely Inn. I stayed in a room with a view of the ocean and it was one of the best views I’ve ever had. This place is old, but it’s clean, if you want everything modern and up-to-date. This isn’t the place for you. The only drawback was the cell phone reception the only Internet available is via AT&T. If you have anything else, you will have no Internet reception."

Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

10/10 Excellent

"The room is big, clean and looks new. Breakfast was very good with lots of choices, like waffles, hot and cold cereals, eggs filled with cheese, bacon and potatoes and many more. The hotel is walking distance to the beach, restaurants and short drive to Hearst Castle, Cambria and Moonstone beach. We will definitely stay here again."

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

8/10 Good

"Pleasantly pleased overall- comfortable and would visit again."

Sands by The Sea

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, cookies and coffee in the lobby. Clean rooms, easy access to the Highway and surrounding areas. Close to Hearst Castle and beaches."

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great location along moonstone beach"

Sea Otter Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great experience"

Other attractions near Elephant Seal Vista Point

A lighthouse, a water tower, and a small building with a red roof.

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

8.4/10 (414 reviews)

Go on a tour of this 19th-century lighthouse and explore an interpretive trail showcasing the surrounding scenery, historic buildings and wildlife.

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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 wooden pier with white railings extending into a calm sea.

San Simeon Pier

9.0/10 (920 reviews)

Drop a fishing line to hook walleye perch and rubberlip or spend some time enjoying the views from this long timber pier that juts out from a protected cove.

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A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing at its base.

William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach

9.2/10 (216 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to San Simeon. Visit 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 trip to San Simeon. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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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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National Geographic Theater

Enjoy a show at National Geographic Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in San Simeon. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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Jade Cove

8.6/10 (119 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Jade Cove during your travels in San Simeon. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Elephant Seal Vista Point?

Elephant Seal Vista Point is located in a historic area of San Simeon known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. San Simeon is home to 38 hotels and other accommodation options, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.

Where is the best place to stay close to Elephant Seal Vista Point?

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant. You'll find it 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Elephant Seal Vista Point. Other good options around the area include Silver Surf Motel and San Simeon Lodge.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Elephant Seal Vista Point, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Elephant Seal Vista Point.

What can I see and do near Elephant Seal Vista Point?

Create some family memories at Sebastian General Store and Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay. Explore nature at William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach and Jade Cove. You might plan a visit to Hearst Ranch Winery or William Randolph Hearst State Park while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Elephant Seal Vista Point hotels

1. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

2. Coast Riders Inn

3. Sea Breeze Inn

4. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

5. The Rigdon House

6. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

7. Sand Pebbles Inn

8. Creekside Inn

9. Silver Surf Motel

10. Bluebird Inn

11. Ragged Point Inn and Resort

12. Sands by The Sea

13. Castle Inn

14. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

15. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

16. San Simeon Lodge

17. Cambria Beach Lodge

18. Sea Otter Inn

19. Squibb Houses

20. Cambria Pines Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Elephant Seal Vista Point

Top Elephant Seal Vista Point Hotel Reviews

Sand Pebbles Inn

Castle Inn

Sea Breeze Inn

Ragged Point Inn and Resort

Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

Sands by The Sea

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Sea Otter Inn

Other attractions near Elephant Seal Vista Point

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Hearst Ranch Winery

San Simeon Pier

William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach

Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Sebastian General Store

National Geographic Theater

Jade Cove

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