The Best Hotels Closest to Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.

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

1. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

5.2 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Anthony

₩112,811

₩126,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

2. Bluebird Inn

12.8 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Toni

₩96,186

₩138,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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

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

3. Sand Pebbles Inn

10.3 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Brenda

₩245,502

₩276,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

4. Sea Breeze Inn

5.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Brandon

₩81,656

₩91,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

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

5. Coast Riders Inn

5 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Brianna

₩158,509

₩178,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

6. Creekside Inn

13 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Susan

₩130,770

₩147,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 patio area with outdoor seating and a central fire pit.

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 Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Rachel

₩102,123

₩114,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

A rustic wooden building with a large entrance and a visible address number.

8. Squibb Houses

13 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Rex

₩145,028

₩187,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

9. J Patrick Inn

13.7 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Geoffrey

₩188,863

₩212,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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.

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

10. Castle Inn

9.8 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

FRANK PAUL

₩203,953

₩229,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

11. Moonstone Landing

10.3 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Sabir

₩229,491

₩258,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

12. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

5 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Xiao

₩180,391

₩203,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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.

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

13. Cambria Shores Inn

10.3 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Doris

₩212,146

₩239,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

14. Blue Dolphin Inn

10 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Pat

₩245,502

₩276,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

15. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

9.5 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Max

₩242,087

₩272,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 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.

16. Cambria Beach Lodge

10.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Maria Isabel

₩178,923

₩219,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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.

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

17. Silver Surf Motel

5.1 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Jackie

₩78,705

₩88,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a wooden floor, and a view of the street.

A hotel reception desk with a wooden finish, a digital display, and framed artwork on the wall.

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

18. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

5.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Katelyn

₩179,430

₩202,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

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.

19. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

5.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Mark

₩172,919

₩194,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

13.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Marcus

₩225,488

₩253,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

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

Top Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay Hotel Reviews

Sand Pebbles Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel, definitely recommend booking an ocean view room to get the most out of your stay."

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!"

White Water

10/10 Excellent

"This is my favorite hotel by far. It’s such a unique experience, more like a B&B than a hotel. The property is gorgeous and so are the rooms. They’re huge and so unique with little nooks and cool layouts. I’ve stayed a few times now and the hotel manager Bryce is always so sweet and helpful. Great cocktails at the bar and my kids loved the nightly s’mores."

Other attractions near Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

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 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 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 Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay?

Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay 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.

What's the best place to stay near Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay?

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 Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay. Other good choices within 5 miles include Silver Surf Motel and San Simeon Lodge.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay?

Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay?

To access more information about updating your stay near Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay?

Create some family memories at 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. Hearst Castle and Elephant Seal Vista Point are both worth a visit while you're checking out the area.

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Our top choices for Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay hotels

1. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

2. Bluebird Inn

3. Sand Pebbles Inn

4. Sea Breeze Inn

5. Coast Riders Inn

6. Creekside Inn

7. The Rigdon House

8. Squibb Houses

9. J Patrick Inn

10. Castle Inn

11. Moonstone Landing

12. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

13. Cambria Shores Inn

14. Blue Dolphin Inn

15. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

16. Cambria Beach Lodge

17. Silver Surf Motel

18. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

19. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

20. Cambria Pines Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Top Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay Hotel Reviews

Sand Pebbles Inn

Silver Surf Motel

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Coast Riders Inn

El Colibri Hotel & Spa

Pelican Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

Sea Otter Inn

White Water

Other attractions near Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

San Simeon Pier

William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach

Hearst Ranch Winery

Hearst Castle

Elephant Seal Vista Point

Sebastian General Store

William Randolph Hearst State Park

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