10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to San Simeon Nature Preserve in Cambria from AU$135

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A house with a view of the ocean, a garden with rocks and plants, and a clear blue sky.

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.

A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a small table with glasses and snacks.

1. Sand Pebbles Inn

1.9 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Brenda

AU$295

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

2. Blue Dolphin Inn

1.6 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Pat

AU$277

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

Three Adirondack chairs facing a beach with the ocean in the background.

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

AU$255

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with two chairs, a window with curtains, and a door with a number.

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

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

4. Castle Inn

1.4 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Jenna

AU$245

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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 garden area with a bench, a sign for Sea Otter Inn, and a road in the background.

5. Sea Otter Inn

1.4 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Lori

AU$287

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

AU$276

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

7. Little Sur Inn

2.1 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Terry

AU$303

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

8. White Water

1.2 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Timothy

AU$507

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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.

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

AU$234

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A patio with a table and chairs overlooking 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.

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

10. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

1.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Max

AU$278

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

11. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

2.6 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Matthew

AU$239

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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.

12. Pelican Inn & Suites

1.8 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Deb

AU$211

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

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

13. Cambria Landing Inn & Suites

1.6 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Angineh

AU$303

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

14. Oceanpoint Ranch

1 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Felipe

AU$218

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

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.

15. Coast Riders Inn

3.8 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Jonathan

AU$160

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 glass door entrance, a stone patio, and a view of the interior.

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

16. Squibb Houses

4.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Rex

AU$210

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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.

17. Olallieberry Inn B&B

4.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Gary

AU$522

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

18. Creekside Inn

4.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Susan

AU$157

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

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.

19. Bluebird Inn

4.1 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Toni

AU$148

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a coffee machine, tea station, and various food items.

A beach with numerous seals resting on the sand, with the ocean in the background.

A hotel room with a checkered carpet, a sofa set, a desk, a lamp, a television, and a fireplace.

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

20. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

3.5 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Anthony

AU$135

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to San Simeon Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sand Pebbles Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,167 reviews	View
Blue Dolphin Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Cambria Shores Inn	9.6 Exceptional 875 reviews	View
Castle Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,222 reviews	View
Sea Otter Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View

Top San Simeon Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Pelican Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Nice place. Clean, helpful staff, willing to accommodate your request. Breakfast was fine. Plenty of places to shop and dine. Very close to the byway."

Bluebird Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed at the Bluebird Inn so many times when I come to Cambria! It’s walking distance to coffee shops, shops, and restaurants. It makes it so convenient. The rooms are comfortable as well!"

Cambria Beach Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable, clean room, awesome staff, great spot. The continental breakfast was wonderful. We drove up the PCH, and this was one of my favorite stops. I didn't want to leave. Highly recommend."

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Quick and easy check in with friendly staff. Our room was large and beautifully remodeled. Everything was clean and organized and the bed was very comfortable. I will definitely stay here again."

Sand Pebbles Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, quiet, unable to book front rooms with direct view of ocean but still able to hear the sounds of the waves and see ocean from our window to the left of our room, short walk to beach and restaurant."

El Colibri Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place to stay! We enjoyed the boardwalk"

Sands by The Sea

8/10 Good

"Only issue we had was that there was no air conditioning. And that the shower stall was very cramped..."

Blue Dolphin Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Had an excellent experience on our one night stay and regretted not planning for more days. We fell in love with the fabulous view from our front ocean room. Thank you for the warm welcome on our arrival, the great hospitality and delicious breakfast. We will definitely plan another stay soon."

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."

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 through 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 through 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 visit to 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 theatre 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, take a look at the 7 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 choices within a short distance include Castle Inn and Oceanpoint Ranch.

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

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options 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, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near San Simeon Nature Preserve.

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

Spend some time exploring the 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.

Top Hotels Near San Simeon Nature Preserve in Cambria from AU$135

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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. Sea Otter Inn

6. Moonstone Landing

7. Little Sur Inn

8. White Water

9. Cambria Beach Lodge

10. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

11. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

12. Pelican Inn & Suites

13. Cambria Landing Inn & Suites

14. Oceanpoint Ranch

15. Coast Riders Inn

16. Squibb Houses

17. Olallieberry Inn B&B

18. Creekside Inn

19. Bluebird Inn

20. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

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Top San Simeon Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Pelican Inn & Suites

Bluebird Inn

Cambria Beach Lodge

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Sand Pebbles Inn

El Colibri Hotel & Spa

Sands by The Sea

Blue Dolphin Inn

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

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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