The Best Hotels Closest to Piedras Blancas Lighthouse in San Simeon - 2026 Updated Prices

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

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

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

8.7 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

George

£82

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

2. Sea Breeze Inn

8.8 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Traci

£60

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

3. Sand Pebbles Inn

11.6 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Brett

£169

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

4. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

8.6 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Cindy

£113

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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.

5. Silver Surf Motel

8.7 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Mandie

£46

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

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

6. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

8.8 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Melissa

£89

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

7. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

11.1 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Andrzej

£160

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

8. Castle Inn

11.3 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Deborah

£153

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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.

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

9. Ragged Point Inn and Resort

8.3 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Cory

£148

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

10. Cambria Shores Inn

11.6 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Erica

£130

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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 sunset over the ocean with a bench in the foreground.

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

11. Little Sur Inn

11.6 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Terry

£166

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

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

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

12. San Simeon Lodge

8.5 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Flor

£49

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A white building with arched windows and a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved courtyard.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling light.

A room with a round window, a chair, a small table, and a sofa.

13. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

12.1 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Lars

£135

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

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

14. Sands by The Sea

8.6 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

MELISSA

£70

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

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

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

15. Moonstone Landing

11.6 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

michael

£158

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A rooftop pool area with sun loungers, a fire pit, and a pergola.

16. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

8.9 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Alan

£129

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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.

17. Cambria Beach Lodge

11.6 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Andrea

£147

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A fire pit surrounded by red Adirondack chairs in an outdoor setting with string lights overhead.

A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a stone fireplace.

A wooden sign with an arrow pointing left, labeled "PATH TO BEACH".

A sign for Oceanpoint Ranch with a sunset silhouette, a stone wall, and a building with a sloped roof.

18. Oceanpoint Ranch

10.9 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Roger

£163

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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 cozy room with a built-in bench, a woven basket, and a view through white shutters.

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

11.1 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

kevin

£288

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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.

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

A modern kitchen with wooden beams, a large map, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

20. Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria

8.7 mi from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Brooke

£74

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle	9.2 Wonderful 1,368 reviews	View
Sea Breeze Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Sand Pebbles Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,150 reviews	View
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort	8.8 Excellent 2,113 reviews	View
Silver Surf Motel	8.4 Very good 1,553 reviews	View

Top Piedras Blancas Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

Sea Breeze Inn

8/10 Good

"It was a great place very quiet"

Castle Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff. Nice room. Great location. Nice comfortable lobby that is actually nice to relax in. The hotel is a little dated but in a nice way. It has a comfortable "throwback" feel. The front desk person say me looking through restaurant menus and unprompted am offers to help and made a great suggestion. I had a better experience here than at hotels that were far more expensive."

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

8/10 Good

"There were beautiful fees and outside games the whole family could enjoy."

Sand Pebbles Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Well maintained"

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

10/10 Excellent

"Always an amazing time with the family. Breakfast is always a plus 😄"

Coast Riders Inn

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff and nice clean and full amenities room."

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

8/10 Good

"The property was good"

One of a kind property- An Acre on the Ocean & Classic Beach Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"The view of the ocean was amazing from the property. We got to see dolphins and whales further out. The house was very clean and charming. Comfortably fit our 5 person family."

Other attractions near Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

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 spend time at Elephant Seal Vista Point. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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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 wooden pier extending into the ocean with a clear blue sky above.

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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Piedras Blancas Lighthouse?

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse is located in a historic area of San Simeon known for its beautiful beaches. San Simeon is home to 40 hotels and other accommodation options, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.

Where is the best place to stay near Piedras Blancas Lighthouse?

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 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Piedras Blancas Lighthouse. Other good options in the area include Silver Surf Motel and The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Piedras Blancas Lighthouse, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Piedras Blancas Lighthouse.

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Our top choices for Piedras Blancas Lighthouse hotels

1. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

2. Sea Breeze Inn

3. Sand Pebbles Inn

4. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

5. Silver Surf Motel

6. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

7. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

8. Castle Inn

9. Ragged Point Inn and Resort

10. Cambria Shores Inn

11. Little Sur Inn

12. San Simeon Lodge

13. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

14. Sands by The Sea

15. Moonstone Landing

16. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

17. Cambria Beach Lodge

18. Oceanpoint Ranch

19. White Water

20. Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria

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Top Piedras Blancas Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

Sea Breeze Inn

Castle Inn

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Sand Pebbles Inn

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

Coast Riders Inn

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

One of a kind property- An Acre on the Ocean & Classic Beach Cottage

Other attractions near Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Elephant Seal Vista Point

Hearst Ranch Winery

San Simeon Pier

William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach

Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

National Geographic Theater

Jade Cove

Sebastian General Store

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