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 wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

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

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

1. Sand Pebbles Inn

1.9 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Brenda

￥27,284

￥30,694 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 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.

2. Blue Dolphin Inn

1.6 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Pat

￥28,204

￥31,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

A view from a covered area overlooking a parking lot with a building and a view of the ocean.

A building with a sign for Cambria Shores Inn, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

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

￥25,125

￥28,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.

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.

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

4. Castle Inn

1.4 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

FRANK PAUL

￥23,064

￥25,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

5. Moonstone Landing

2 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Sabir

￥27,179

￥30,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 sunset over the ocean with a bench in the foreground.

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

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

6. Little Sur Inn

2.1 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Terry

￥29,866

￥33,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

A modern building with a dark exterior, a wooden deck, and a metal railing.

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

7. White Water

1.2 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Timothy

￥41,232

￥49,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A sign for Sea Otter Inn with a garden in front.

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.

8. Sea Otter Inn

1.4 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Lori

￥28,671

￥32,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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 cozy living room with a fireplace, wicker pendant lights, and patterned sofas.

A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a balcony.

9. Cambria Beach Lodge

2.1 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Maria Isabel

￥21,191

￥26,018 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 white building with a door, a window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

10. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

1.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Max

￥28,671

￥32,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

11. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

2.6 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Borasy

￥22,656

￥25,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

A building with a white exterior, large windows, and a tiled roof.

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

￥24,183

￥27,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

A modern building with a large window overlooking a landscaped garden and the ocean.

13. Cambria Landing Inn & Suites

1.6 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Angineh

￥29,874

￥33,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

14. Pelican Inn & Suites

1.8 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Deb

￥22,158

￥24,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 sign for Oceanpoint Ranch with a sunset silhouette, a stone wall, and a building with a sloped roof.

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

15. Oceanpoint Ranch

1 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Felipe

￥22,833

￥25,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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 room with a large window overlooking a road and ocean, a chair, and a thermostat.

16. Coast Riders Inn

3.8 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Brianna

￥17,521

￥19,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 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 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.

17. The Rigdon House

4.4 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Rachel

￥12,095

￥13,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

A rustic wooden building with a glass door entrance, a stone patio, and a view of the interior.

18. Squibb Houses

4.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Rex

￥17,725

￥22,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

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

19. J Patrick Inn

5 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Geoffrey

￥20,867

￥23,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

20. Creekside Inn

4.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Yamina

￥14,093

￥15,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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Compare popular hotels close to San Simeon Nature Preserve

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Sand Pebbles Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,163 reviews	View
Blue Dolphin Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Cambria Shores Inn	9.6 Exceptional 872 reviews	View
Castle Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,227 reviews	View
Moonstone Landing	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top San Simeon Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Cambria Beach Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I wish I had gotten the name of all the ladies at the front desk because they were all wonderful. They work very hard to attend to the needs of all the guest and even take the time for some casual conversation while getting coffee in the morning. The property of course, is in an excellent location, beautiful views, walking distance to restaurants and shop are just a short drive away!"

Sea Otter Inn

8/10 Good

"So close to beach!"

FogCatcher Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Good place"

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."

Cambria Landing Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Had an ocean view room right across from the boardwalk path along the ocean. Great restaurant right Nextdoor. Might be a little noisy if your room backs up to the restaurant parking lot. Toilet in room was not flushing but was fixed in a few hours . Hot tubs were great and fire pits."

Oceanpoint Ranch

10/10 Excellent

"A really home type feel to it, clean with incredible staff."

Sand Pebbles Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I can’t think of any negatives to Sand Pebbles Inn. The staff was great, the view was amazing, the room was fantastic and the town of Cambria is a gem. What a fantastic stay!"

Blue Dolphin Inn

8/10 Good

"Lovely location on Moonstone Dr., clean room with daily breakfast options offered as part of the room price. Parking was easy, and the access to hiking and wine tasting was fantastic."

El Colibri Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful, well maintained property. Immaculate room. A luxurious experience."

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. Moonstone Landing

6. Little Sur Inn

7. White Water

8. Sea Otter Inn

9. Cambria Beach Lodge

10. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

11. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

12. FogCatcher Inn

13. Cambria Landing Inn & Suites

14. Pelican Inn & Suites

15. Oceanpoint Ranch

16. Coast Riders Inn

17. The Rigdon House

18. Squibb Houses

19. J Patrick Inn

20. Creekside Inn

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Top San Simeon Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Cambria Beach Lodge

Sea Otter Inn

FogCatcher Inn

White Water

Cambria Landing Inn & Suites

Oceanpoint Ranch

Sand Pebbles Inn

Blue Dolphin Inn

El Colibri Hotel & Spa

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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