The Best Hotels Closest to San Simeon Nature Preserve in Cambria - 2026 Updated Prices

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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 wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

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

1. Sand Pebbles Inn

1.2 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Bonnie

£165

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. Blue Dolphin Inn

1 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Linda

£173

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

3. Castle Inn

0.9 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

FRANK PAUL

£148

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 coastal beach with waves, rocky shoreline, and distant mountains.

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

4. Sea Otter Inn

0.9 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Teresa

£169

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 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.

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

5. Little Sur Inn

1.3 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Terry

£178

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

6. Moonstone Landing

1.2 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Sabir

£146

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

7. White Water

0.8 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Sravya

£303

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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.

8. Cambria Beach Lodge

1.3 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Robert

£155

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the ocean.

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.

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

9. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

0.8 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Judy

£163

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A white building with multiple windows and doors, surrounded by trees and plants.

10. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

1.6 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Borasy

£107

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A balcony with wicker furniture, a bottle of wine, and a glass on a table, overlooking the ocean.

A room with a round table, wicker sofa, and a large window with blinds.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with ocean views.

A building with a white exterior, large windows, and a tiled roof.

11. FogCatcher Inn

1 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Gretchen

£145

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with two grey armchairs, a small round table with a tray of breakfast items, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

A modern building with a large window overlooking a landscaped garden and the ocean.

12. Cambria Landing Inn & Suites

1 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Angineh

£161

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, vegetation, and a clear sky.

13. Oceanpoint Ranch

0.6 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Andrew

£138

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A room with a wooden table, a lamp, and a wine rack with bottles and glasses.

14. Pelican Inn & Suites

1.1 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Stephanie

£141

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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.

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

15. The Rigdon House

2.7 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Rachel

£101

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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 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 room with a large window overlooking a road and ocean, a chair, and a thermostat.

16. Coast Riders Inn

2.3 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Sandy

£94

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 rustic wooden building with a glass door entrance, a stone patio, and a view of the interior.

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.

17. Squibb Houses

2.7 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Rex

£111

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

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

18. J Patrick Inn

3.1 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Geoffrey

£120

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern room with a wooden table, a blue chair, a yellow ottoman, a black floor lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

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.

19. Creekside Inn

2.7 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Jeffrey

£79

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

20. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

2.2 mi from San Simeon Nature Preserve

kevin

£80

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to San Simeon Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sand Pebbles Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,170 reviews	View
Blue Dolphin Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Castle Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,206 reviews	View
Sea Otter Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Little Sur Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top San Simeon Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Blue Dolphin Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff, great breakfast, great location, great room at a reasonable price."

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and very comfortable and clean"

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."

Cambria Beach Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This is such a unique place. Beautiful rooms, Ours had a fireplace! Comfortable bed. Luxury lotion and hair products ❤️ Nice continental breakfast- local bakery breads, hard boiled eggs, fruit, and their special recipe oatmeal, along with an assortment of teas and of course coffee. But the extra special part is the location. Literally steps to the boardwalk and ocean! The crashing mornings waves to the views of sunset await. Minutes to all types of dining experiences. You feel so well taken care of by all of the caretakers of this lodge."

Castle Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great place, the room was spacious, clean and nice - comfortable bed and really nice linens and pillows. Jack at the front desk was great, nice, efficient, really informative, great guy. The maintenance staff was really nice, everyone was friendly. Love the fire pit! We will be back!"

Moonstone Landing

10/10 Excellent

"My wife and I stayed here for our 14 year wedding anniversary. The hotel was very clean, the staff was kind, and the view was great."

El Colibri Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"All was as expected."

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

8/10 Good

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

Oceanpoint Ranch

10/10 Excellent

"Amenities (like multiple fire pits) and beach access was great. Rooms were clean and comfortable and the staff was friendly and helpful."

Other attractions near San Simeon Nature Preserve

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 through 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 through 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.

Moonstone Beach Park

9.6/10 (2,831 reviews)

Spend a leisurely day on this rugged and wild stretch of beach, where the sand glitters with shiny round moonstones and the boardwalk promises staggering views.

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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 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 visit to 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 theatre 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 Nature Preserve?

San Simeon Nature Preserve is located in Cambria. This historic area is known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 7 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near San Simeon Nature Preserve?

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from San Simeon Nature Preserve. Other good choices within a short distance include Castle Inn and Oceanpoint Ranch.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to San Simeon Nature Preserve?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from San Simeon Nature Preserve.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near San Simeon Nature Preserve.

What can I see and do near San Simeon Nature Preserve?

Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Moonstone Beach Park, Fiscalini Ranch Preserve and Leffingwell Landing. Be sure to get some family photos at Cambria State Marine Park, Cambria Center for the Arts and Stepladder Ranch and Creamery while you're out sightseeing near San Simeon Nature Preserve. Explore nature at Moonstone Beach and Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve.

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Our top choices for San Simeon Nature Preserve hotels

1. Sand Pebbles Inn

2. Blue Dolphin Inn

3. Castle Inn

4. Sea Otter Inn

5. Little Sur Inn

6. Moonstone Landing

7. White Water

8. Cambria Beach Lodge

9. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

10. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

11. FogCatcher Inn

12. Cambria Landing Inn & Suites

13. Oceanpoint Ranch

14. Pelican Inn & Suites

15. The Rigdon House

16. Coast Riders Inn

17. Squibb Houses

18. J Patrick Inn

19. Creekside Inn

20. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

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Top San Simeon Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Blue Dolphin Inn

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Sea Breeze Inn

Cambria Beach Lodge

Castle Inn

Moonstone Landing

El Colibri Hotel & Spa

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

Oceanpoint Ranch

Other attractions near San Simeon Nature Preserve

Leffingwell Landing

Moonstone Beach

Moonstone Beach Park

Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve

Nitt Witt Ridge

Cambria Center for the Arts

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