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Coast Riders Inn
Great stay. Location great for Hearst Castle and central coast . Have stayed here 4 times in last two years and will definitely stay again. Hotel is local family owned and they are helpful and friendly (witnessed them helping jump cars and guests with other issues). Beds and rooms are clean and comfortable. ...
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Ragged Point Inn and Resort
Room was clean & a great ocean view. Was disappointed that the fireplace was not working. Also the room was a little bare. Could use another chair a a small side table to sit in front of the wonderful windows looking out at the beautiful coastline. Bathroom was huge but also lacked warmth. Maybe ...
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle
This is one of our favorite hotels to go to in the area bc of the front staff friendliness and their free breakfast. Their free breakfast isn't the cheap cereal and milk either. You get a buffet style with eggs, bacon, sausage, lots of options for breads, fruits, and juices. You can even make your ...
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Sea Breeze Inn
You can hear the ocean waves from the opened windows. The bed was very comfortable.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
Can’t beat the location, right on the water. Can relax on your patio and watch the waves crashing. Fire pits at night, easy access to walk down to the sand.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle
It was a surprise. Budget friendly, clean and nice breakfast.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Silver Surf Motel
The hot tub was foamy and did not seem properly maintained. The pool area was very slippery and felt unsafe, especially for kids. I was also surprised they charge $3 for extra towels. Overall, these issues made the stay less enjoyable.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

Sands by The Sea
Stayed one night on road trip, have stayed before..quick checkin…clean room…great access to beach ..restaurant is right next door, only complaint is air conditioner didn’t work?
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

San Simeon Lodge
Rooms were clean. Staff was always courteous and responsive. Excellent albeit expensive (It is located in California!).
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
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San Simeon Hotel & Travel Guide
There aren't many places on earth where you can tour a historic and lavish castle, walk on the beach, and hang out with elephant seals all in one day. San Simeon, California, is one of those places. With a population of just 500 people, it's an untouched spot with natural beauty and historic sites, making packages to San Simeon perfect for an easy getaway.
Out and About in San Simeon
Newspaper baron William Randolph Hearst is part of that history. In 1919, he inherited what would become Hearst Castle, now a 165-room, 127-acre retreat. Hearst's artwork is on display throughout the castle and its spectacular gardens. While Hearst Castle won't be on your list of possible San Simeon hotels when you book your vacation, it's still a nice spot to tour and dream of a life lived high up on a hill.
For historic buildings closer to the water, check out the Piedras Blancas Light Station, a lighthouse built in 1875 and one of only a few built in California. It's 6 miles north of Hearst Castle, but you may soon forget that lavish landmark once you catch a glimpse of Piedras Blancas' own natural wonder. In a nearby secluded cove, elephant seals dominate the landscape. Word has it 15,000 of these guys and gals call the area home. It's an easy stop along Highway 1 and a great spot to snap some nature pics.
Eating and Drinking
San Simeon has restaurants on Castillo Drive, where you can indulge in casual beach dining of beer and fish and chips. Enjoy more upscale wine and cocktails with your seafood across the Cabrillo Highway on Hearst Drive. Don't worry—all hotels in San Simeon have the amenities you need to wash the sand from between your toes and to get dressed up for a night out.
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