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 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

5.2 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

kevin

₩127,466

₩143,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A view through a window with a white railing, overlooking a street with a sign for 'Coast Riders' and a building with a balcony.

2. Coast Riders Inn

5 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Sandy

₩161,010

₩181,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A coastal house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a stone pathway.

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a desk with chairs, and a door.

3. Bluebird Inn

12.8 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Michael

₩85,993

₩127,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 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

Doug

₩92,703

₩104,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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 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.

5. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

5 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Regina

₩215,764

₩243,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

6. Silver Surf Motel

5.1 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Raul

₩84,164

₩94,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

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

7. Sand Pebbles Inn

10.3 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Joanne

₩290,034

₩326,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by large windows.

8. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

5.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

BASHAR

₩171,784

₩193,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A corridor with large windows, a wooden floor, and decorative wall panels.

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

9. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

5.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Alan

₩204,488

₩230,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 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 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.

10. Creekside Inn

13 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Jeffrey

₩134,554

₩151,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

11. Blue Dolphin Inn

10 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Linda

₩290,034

₩326,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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.

12. Moonstone Landing

10.3 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Kathleen

₩296,811

₩334,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

13. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

9.5 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Judy

₩265,361

₩299,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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.

14. J Patrick Inn

13.7 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Geoffrey

₩204,718

₩230,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A sign for Castle Inn with a view of the ocean.

15. Castle Inn

9.8 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

₩267,414

₩300,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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.

16. Sands by The Sea

5.1 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Lisa

₩102,528

₩115,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

17. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

11.2 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Borasy

₩178,900

₩201,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

18. Cambria Beach Lodge

10.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Andrea

₩279,328

₩333,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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 hotel with a covered outdoor area featuring palm trees and blue chairs.

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

19. San Simeon Lodge

4.9 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Amy

₩107,069

₩120,453 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 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.

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

20. Squibb Houses

13 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

₩167,351

₩216,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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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 1,375 reviews	View
Coast Riders Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Bluebird Inn	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Sea Breeze Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort	8.8 Excellent 2,148 reviews	View

Top Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay Hotel Reviews

Silver Surf Motel

10/10 Excellent

"I am very satisfied, I will definitely come back again very clean 👌 bed was firm and the young lady at the front desk excellent customer service very helpful greeted me with a smile."

Castle Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This was a fabulous hotel! Right on the seafront with easy access to the boardwalk. Seating outside to sit and watch the world go bed. The comfiest bed of our whole holiday - I slept so well! Breakfast was great to start the day with."

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

8/10 Good

"We have stayed here a number of times over the years and have enjoyed it. But time has taken its’ toll on this property as it has on many along this part of the coast. For the money I think it is still reasonable, but we will be looking elsewhere."

Pelican Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very helpful in making a reservation for an upstairs oceanview room. A balcony oceanview room is one of the best features of the place. Also really liked the closeness to the walking trails near the beach; morning coffee and pastries available in the lobby; onsite afternoon wine tasting; very comfortable bed; bathroom shower and amenities; and easy parking. Excellent place. Highly recommended."

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

10/10 Excellent

"The front desk person, Eddie, was very good explaining everything to us"

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Nice accommodations!"

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at Cavalier Oceanfront. The property was very clean, comfortable, and in a beautiful location right by the ocean. The sunset views were absolutely perfect and one of the highlights of our stay. The room was well maintained, and we really appreciated the nice minibar and thoughtful amenities. The staff were friendly, helpful, and made us feel very welcome throughout our visit. Overall, it was a relaxing and enjoyable experience with a great location, beautiful ocean views, and excellent service. We would definitely stay here again."

Sea Breeze Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We would recommend staying here, reasonably priced and pleasant rooms."

San Simeon Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Era más de lo que esperaba ! Me encantó por su Limpieza en la habitación. Super limpia , llegue tarde en la noche y me habían d3jado todo en un lock box ."

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 38 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 38 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. San Simeon State Park, Hearst Ranch Winery, or Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument 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. Coast Riders Inn

3. Bluebird Inn

4. Sea Breeze Inn

5. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

6. Silver Surf Motel

7. Sand Pebbles Inn

8. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

9. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

10. Creekside Inn

11. Blue Dolphin Inn

12. Moonstone Landing

13. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

14. J Patrick Inn

15. Castle Inn

16. Sands by The Sea

17. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

18. Cambria Beach Lodge

19. San Simeon Lodge

20. Squibb Houses

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

Top Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay Hotel Reviews

Silver Surf Motel

Castle Inn

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

Pelican Inn & Suites

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Sea Breeze Inn

San Simeon Lodge

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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