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

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.

1. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

5.2 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

kevin

₩127,343

₩143,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

2. Creekside Inn

13 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Jeffrey

₩146,109

₩164,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 waiting area with a motorcycle, a bench, and posters on the wall.

3. Coast Riders Inn

5 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Sandy

₩160,854

₩181,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 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 bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to another room.

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

4. The Rigdon House

13.1 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Rachel

₩161,856

₩182,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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.

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

5. Sea Breeze Inn

5.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Rebecca

₩92,612

₩104,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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 wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

6. Sand Pebbles Inn

10.3 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

₩262,674

₩295,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in fireplace, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a large flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace.

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.

7. Cambria Shores Inn

10.3 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

catherine

₩181,773

₩204,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 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.

8. J Patrick Inn

13.7 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Geoffrey

₩191,658

₩215,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

9. Silver Surf Motel

5.1 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Raul

₩96,268

₩108,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 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.

10. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

5.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

BASHAR

₩171,618

₩193,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

11. Squibb Houses

13 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Rex

₩148,351

₩191,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 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.

12. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

5 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Regina

₩215,555

₩242,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 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

9.8 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

FRANK PAUL

₩255,963

₩287,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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.

14. Blue Dolphin Inn

10 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Linda

₩289,754

₩325,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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.

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.

15. Sands by The Sea

5.1 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Elizabeth

₩102,429

₩115,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the ocean.

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.

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

16. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

9.5 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Judy

₩288,257

₩324,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, a parking lot with marked spaces, and a view of green hills in the background.

17. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

5.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Katelyn

₩204,290

₩230,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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.

18. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

11.2 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Borasy

₩169,587

₩191,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

19. Little Sur Inn

10.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Terry

₩282,984

₩318,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

20. Sea Otter Inn

9.7 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Teresa

₩269,444

₩303,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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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 1,372 reviews	View
Creekside Inn	9.2 Wonderful 856 reviews	View
Coast Riders Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
The Rigdon House	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Sea Breeze Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay Hotel Reviews

San Simeon Lodge

8/10 Good

"I was traveling with my husband and elderly parents. We appreciated the layout of the room as the beds weren't right next to each other, offering a little more personal space. The room was clean and staff was friendly. This was a very quick stay as we got in later and had an earlier reservation for a tour at Hearst Castle. It was perfect for our needs and provided a good value. I wouls stay here again"

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!"

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."

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."

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great location along moonstone beach"

Sand Pebbles Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay here. It has an old charm to it that we enjoyed. The rooms were clean, beautiful and well maintained. We could see the ocean a bit from our room, and wonderfully, we could hear it as we slept. The service was great abd they provided a nice free breakfast. My only issue was that the room was hot and stuffy when we first got there because there's no AC and it took a while to cool down. Other than that, fantastic place!"

Sea Otter Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great experience"

Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria

10/10 Excellent

"The receptionist is always there to help."

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

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 bell towers and a garden of pink hydrangea flowers.

Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument

9.2/10 (120 reviews)

You can take time to visit Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument during your travels to San Simeon. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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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?

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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. Creekside Inn

3. Coast Riders Inn

4. The Rigdon House

5. Sea Breeze Inn

6. Sand Pebbles Inn

7. Cambria Shores Inn

8. J Patrick Inn

9. Silver Surf Motel

10. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

11. Squibb Houses

12. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

13. Castle Inn

14. Blue Dolphin Inn

15. Sands by The Sea

16. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

17. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

18. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

19. Little Sur Inn

20. Sea Otter Inn

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Top Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay Hotel Reviews

San Simeon Lodge

Castle Inn

Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

Oceanpoint Ranch

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Sand Pebbles Inn

Sea Otter Inn

Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria

Other attractions near Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

San Simeon Pier

William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach

Hearst Ranch Winery

Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument

Hearst Castle

Elephant Seal Vista Point

Sebastian General Store

William Randolph Hearst State Park

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