The Best Hotels Closest to San Simeon Nature Preserve in Cambria for 2026

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

A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

1. Sand Pebbles Inn

1.9 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Brenda

₩246,608

₩277,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

2. Castle Inn

1.4 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

FRANK PAUL

₩217,101

₩244,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

3. Blue Dolphin Inn

1.6 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Pat

₩246,608

₩277,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

4. Sea Otter Inn

1.4 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Staci

₩253,309

₩284,979 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 sunset over the ocean with a bench in the foreground.

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

5. Little Sur Inn

2.1 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Terry

₩253,309

₩285,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

6. Moonstone Landing

2 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Sabir

₩230,525

₩259,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a round sofa, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

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

A room with a curved white table, a woven chair, a blue sofa with cushions, and large windows overlooking the ocean.

7. White Water

1.2 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Sravya

₩360,530

₩431,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and a view of the ocean.

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

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

8. Pelican Inn & Suites

1.8 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Deb

₩222,309

₩250,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling light.

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

9. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

2.6 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Borasy

₩207,472

₩233,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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.

10. Coast Riders Inn

3.7 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Marx

₩159,223

₩179,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

4.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Rex

₩145,682

₩188,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

12. Creekside Inn

4.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Yamina

₩131,359

₩147,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.

13. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

3.5 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

John

₩126,051

₩141,808 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 clear swimming pool with a metal ladder and a metal railing.

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

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

14. Sea Breeze Inn

3.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Brandon

₩84,436

₩94,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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.

15. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

3.8 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Xiao

₩202,647

₩228,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, a pool ladder, and two lounge chairs.

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

16. Silver Surf Motel

3.6 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Raul

₩79,059

₩88,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A blue house with a porch, white picket fence, and yellow flowers.

A garden with a white picket fence, a brick pathway, and a pergola structure.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with fruit and wine, a stove, and a view of greenery through the windows.

A wooden cutting board with vegetables, crackers, and a bowl of dip on a kitchen counter.

17. Olallieberry Inn B&B

4.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Gary

₩436,952

₩491,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

18. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

3.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Katelyn

₩202,218

₩227,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A garden with a wooden gate, a cactus, and a wooden structure with a door.

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.

A rustic interior with wooden floors, stone walls, a fireplace, and a mural.

19. Cambria Pines Lodge

4.7 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Marcus

₩226,504

₩254,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

20. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

3.4 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

BASHAR

₩203,854

₩229,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to San Simeon Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sand Pebbles Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,163 reviews	View
Castle Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,220 reviews	View
Blue Dolphin Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Sea Otter Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Little Sur Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top San Simeon Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

8/10 Good

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Silver Surf Motel

8/10 Good

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FogCatcher Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The room was really nice but the pool was empty"

Castle Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We booked our first stay at Castle Inn for the summer for one night with our family & simply loved it, so we recently booked a 2 night stay for my husband and I for our 12 year Anniversary. We especially loved having a beach front view and access to walk across the street for an even better view of the beach. The surrounding area is very peaceful and safe. The staff was very attentive. Especially Jeff. We hope to continue making memories here with our family."

Blue Dolphin Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Blue Dolphin is one of my favorite places to go when I’m visiting Cambria. The staff is always amazing and the rooms are always clean and the beds are extremely comfortable. I love being on Moonstone Beach and I love all the hotels with the Cambria Inn collection the breakfast served is OK, if you’re looking for a gourmet you’re not gonna get it, but it fills the tummy to start your day. Did I say the staff is great. ?"

Oceanpoint Ranch

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful opportunity to detach from city life!"

Bluebird Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Such a cute inn! Staff was so friendly and would love to go back!"

Sea Breeze Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place to stay."

Sand Pebbles Inn

10/10 Excellent

"room was very clean and in good condition"

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 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 the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and a view of the ocean with waves crashing onto the shore.

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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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear turquoise waters and grassy areas.

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 stop at 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 theater 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, check out the 7 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 options close by include Castle Inn and Oceanpoint Ranch.

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

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations 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! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near San Simeon Nature Preserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near San Simeon Nature Preserve?

For additional details about updating your stay near San Simeon Nature Preserve or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

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

Spend some time exploring 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. Castle Inn

3. Blue Dolphin Inn

4. Sea Otter Inn

5. Little Sur Inn

6. Moonstone Landing

7. White Water

8. Pelican Inn & Suites

9. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

10. Coast Riders Inn

11. Squibb Houses

12. Creekside Inn

13. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

14. Sea Breeze Inn

15. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

16. Silver Surf Motel

17. Olallieberry Inn B&B

18. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

19. Cambria Pines Lodge

20. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

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Top San Simeon Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Silver Surf Motel

FogCatcher Inn

Castle Inn

Blue Dolphin Inn

Oceanpoint Ranch

Bluebird Inn

Sea Breeze Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn

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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