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

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.

1. Sand Pebbles Inn

1.9 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Jasmine

￥29,076

￥32,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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.

2. Blue Dolphin Inn

1.6 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Pat

￥29,166

￥32,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

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.

3. Cambria Shores Inn

1.9 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Doris

￥25,203

￥28,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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.

4. Castle Inn

1.4 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Jenna

￥24,230

￥27,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

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

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

5. White Water

1.2 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Timothy

￥42,639

￥51,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 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.

6. Moonstone Landing

2 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Sabir

￥27,179

￥30,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 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.

A stone building with a sign labeled "OFFICE" and a covered entrance.

7. Little Sur Inn

2.1 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Terry

￥29,958

￥33,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A coastal beach with waves, rocky shoreline, and distant mountains.

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.

8. Sea Otter Inn

1.4 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Lori

￥29,958

￥33,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A bar area with wooden stools, a view of the ocean, and hanging lights.

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

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.

9. Cambria Beach Lodge

2.1 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Maria Isabel

￥21,256

￥26,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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 white building with a door, a window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

10. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

1.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Max

￥28,671

￥32,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

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

11. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

2.6 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Borasy

￥23,539

￥26,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A balcony with wicker furniture, a bottle of wine, and a glass on a table, overlooking the ocean.

A row of two-story houses with stone foundations and large windows, surrounded by a gravel driveway and various plants.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with ocean views.

A room with a round table, wicker sofa, and a large window with blinds.

12. FogCatcher Inn

1.7 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Gretchen

￥24,258

￥27,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

A buffet table with various food items and a window view.

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

13. Pelican Inn & Suites

1.8 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Deb

￥20,871

￥23,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A fire pit surrounded by red Adirondack chairs in an outdoor setting with string lights overhead.

A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a stone fireplace.

A wooden sign with an arrow pointing left, labeled "PATH TO BEACH".

A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, vegetation, and a clear sky.

14. Oceanpoint Ranch

1 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Felipe

￥21,549

￥24,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A room with two grey armchairs, a small round table with a tray of breakfast items, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A coastal property with a view of the ocean, a wooden fence, and a blue door.

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

15. Cambria Landing Inn & Suites

1.6 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Angineh

￥29,874

￥33,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

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.

16. The Rigdon House

4.4 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Rachel

￥12,132

￥13,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

17. Coast Riders Inn

3.8 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Jonathan

￥17,366

￥19,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

18. Squibb Houses

4.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Rex

￥17,230

￥22,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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.

19. J Patrick Inn

5 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Geoffrey

￥22,368

￥25,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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.

20. Creekside Inn

4.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Susan

￥15,487

￥17,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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Compare popular hotels close to San Simeon Nature Preserve

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Sand Pebbles Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,164 reviews	View
Blue Dolphin Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Cambria Shores Inn	9.6 Exceptional 872 reviews	View
Castle Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,230 reviews	View
White Water	9.4 Exceptional 587 reviews	View

Top San Simeon Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

FogCatcher Inn

8/10 Good

"My family and I really love this place. We went during an October heat wave and the rooms don’t have A/C or ceiling fans so rooms were hot. Pool was drained and needs repairing would have been nice to use in the 90 degree heat. We’d still come back but I’d suggest to management look into getting ceiling fans and fixing the pool and one of the fire pits."

Bluebird Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were clean and well maintained,"

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

10/10 Excellent

"Although this appeared to be an older property, it was well maintained. Front desk staff were very helpful. Breakfast was an elevated continental experience and included a waffle maker."

Cambria Beach Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Came here as a last minute option with a nightmare of a hotel experience prior to arriving here. I am so thankful there was one room available for our entire stay last minute. I was so happy with the late check in assistance, even with the lobby being closed for the night. The check in process was quick and easy and the hospitality from the staff was simply unmatched in today's customer service world. The rooms are cute and quaint and impeccably clean. The location is great and the sound of waves at night just relaxes you throughout the night. Parking is a bit on the tighter side, especially if you're driving a big truck, but overall a very minimal detail in an otherwise great experience. I will definitely be staying here again when visiting family in the area and will be recommending this location for anyone staying in or near Cambria, CA. What a gem!"

El Colibri Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and nice pet friendly boutique hotel in Cambria. Easy parking in the garage and is close to a boardwalk trail to the beach. Will stay here again. Hot coffee and easy breakfast items in the morning, very convenient for us to grab some light items and hot coffee before we head out."

Pelican Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Nice beach view. Clean room. Nice staff."

Sand Pebbles Inn

10/10 Excellent

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

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 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. Blue Dolphin Inn

3. Cambria Shores Inn

4. Castle Inn

5. White Water

6. Moonstone Landing

7. Little Sur Inn

8. Sea Otter Inn

9. Cambria Beach Lodge

10. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

11. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

12. FogCatcher Inn

13. Pelican Inn & Suites

14. Oceanpoint Ranch

15. Cambria Landing Inn & Suites

16. The Rigdon House

17. Coast Riders Inn

18. Squibb Houses

19. J Patrick Inn

20. Creekside Inn

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Top San Simeon Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

FogCatcher Inn

Bluebird Inn

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

Cambria Beach Lodge

El Colibri Hotel & Spa

Pelican Inn & Suites

Sand Pebbles Inn

Sea Otter Inn

White Water

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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