The Best Hotels Closest to Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay in San Simeon for 2026

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

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.

1. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

5.2 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Susan

₩111,867

₩125,850 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 waiting area with a motorcycle, a bench, and posters on the wall.

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.

2. Coast Riders Inn

5 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Jonathan

₩141,703

₩159,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

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

3. Sea Breeze Inn

5.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Brandon

₩83,355

₩93,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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.

4. Bluebird Inn

12.8 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Toni

₩95,382

₩137,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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.

5. Sand Pebbles Inn

10.3 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Brenda

₩243,449

₩273,880 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 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.

6. Creekside Inn

13 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Susan

₩129,676

₩145,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

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

7. The Rigdon House

13.1 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Rachel

₩89,891

₩101,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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.

8. Squibb Houses

13 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Rex

₩154,166

₩199,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.

A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.

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.

9. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

5 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Michelle

₩178,882

₩201,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

10. J Patrick Inn

13.7 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Geoffrey

₩187,283

₩210,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

11. Silver Surf Motel

5.1 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Jackie

₩71,447

₩80,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A round table with two white mugs and a magazine, positioned by a window with a view of the ocean and a tree.

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

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

12. Castle Inn

9.8 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Damian

₩202,248

₩227,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 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 hotel hallway with a green carpet, wall sconces, and a large mirror on the right.

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

13. Blue Dolphin Inn

10 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Pat

₩243,449

₩273,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 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.

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

14. Cambria Beach Lodge

10.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Maria Isabel

₩177,426

₩217,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the ocean.

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

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.

15. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

9.5 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Max

₩240,062

₩270,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Two Adirondack chairs facing a scenic view of the ocean at sunset, with a wooden sign in the background.

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

16. Sea Otter Inn

9.7 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Jennifer

₩250,064

₩281,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and a table, overlooking a road and trees.

17. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

5.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Jill

₩177,929

₩200,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

18. Moonstone Landing

10.3 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Sabir

₩227,571

₩256,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

19. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

5.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Mark

₩177,426

₩199,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A sunset over the ocean with a bench in the foreground.

20. Little Sur Inn

10.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Terry

₩250,064

₩281,818 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 1,384 reviews	View
Coast Riders Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Sea Breeze Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Bluebird Inn	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Sand Pebbles Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,172 reviews	View

Top Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay Hotel Reviews

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

10/10 Excellent

"This is my first choice everytime. Its older but kept up nicely. The history of Hearst Castle makes me feel like we are staying at the castle…. My imagination is wild lol. The sunsets in this area are amazing. The hotel is clean and comfortable."

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

8/10 Good

"Don’t count on the “breakfast”. The coffee was flavorless (weak). And there was no “selection” of pastries from the local bakery it was a single loaf of some type of sweet or glazed bread. And I will say the patio’s are pretty worthless, most of them face the parking lot and I mean RIGHT in front of the cars. No air conditioning I the room (atleast our room) just 1 single opening to the outside, a patio door that faced the parking lot for everyone to look into. So it was stuffy in the room unless u want patrons looking in at you in bed. The property was clean and well kept, but for the price, the “immunities” are LACKING."

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

8/10 Good

"The hotel is nice. We expected more. We had a Keurig in our room with powdered creamer had to pay for water, but the big thing was we had ants and when we got up on, we came Friday when we got up on Saturday we stopped in and said to them we have an ant problem they’re coming from the bathroom into the room and into our bed. So they said don’t worry we’ll send them made up and we’ll have them take care of it and we’ll remake it will get you clean sheets so we were out for a while and when we came back, the whole room stunk bug spray. It was so bad we had to open the slider to get Aaron and we thought OK great you know that there’s none on the bed. There was none in that one corner no more in the bathtub however, when I was sitting in one of the chairs, they were still ants. They were on the table. They were on my arm on my leg since we were leaving we didn’t bother to say anything. But we paid $530 a night for this room and I feel like we should get some kind of refund to have that room wasn’t worth $500, yes everyone was kind. Yes, it was clean except for the ants but no not at $500 a night so hopefully you can let me know if I’m gonna get any help."

Silver Surf Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet and clean at a good price"

Coast Riders Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It’s conveniently located"

Castle Inn

10/10 Excellent

"So many little details to make our stay enjoyable!"

Sea Breeze Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great rooms for the price!"

Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay love the view from the balcony"

Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and the beds were comfy. Breakfast was one of the best we've had for hotel breakfasts."

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.

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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. Coast Riders Inn

3. Sea Breeze Inn

4. Bluebird Inn

5. Sand Pebbles Inn

6. Creekside Inn

7. The Rigdon House

8. Squibb Houses

9. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

10. J Patrick Inn

11. Silver Surf Motel

12. Castle Inn

13. Blue Dolphin Inn

14. Cambria Beach Lodge

15. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

16. Sea Otter Inn

17. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

18. Moonstone Landing

19. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

20. Little Sur Inn

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

Top Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay Hotel Reviews

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Silver Surf Motel

Coast Riders Inn

Castle Inn

Sea Breeze Inn

Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria

Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

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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