Hotels in San Simeon, California

Hotels in San Simeon, California
San Simeon sits on California's internationally-famed central coastline. San Simeon State Park encompasses wide expanses of coastal wetlands, riparian forests, undisturbed native plant communities and ridges and bluffs that open out to magnificent, unforgettable views of the rocky shores and wildlife along Pacific Ocean. San Simeon is also less than two hours from the hiking and nature trails of Big Sur. There is a vast array of lodging options in this region for weary travelers to rest.

Best Western Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

The Best Western Cavalier Oceanfront Resort takes full advantage of its spectacular beachfront location. With its 900-foot stretch of beach,clifftop grounds, where the heated pool and staff-lit bonfires are set to look out into the ocean, and lovely ocean views from many of the rooms, the San Simeon hotel underscores the exquisite beauty of the California coast. One of the most popular hotels in San Simeon, it also boasts close proximity to area favorites. It's three minutes away from the Hearst Castle, a four-minute drive away from San Simeon State Park and about an hour and 30 minutes from from Big Sur.

Best Western Cavalier Resort
9415 Hearst Drive
San Simeon, CA 93452
(805) 927-4688
cavalierresort.com

The Morgan at San Simeon Hotel

A boutique hotel named after famous Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan, the Morgan San Simeon is adorned with designer and contemporary furnishings. Accommodations include complimentary continental breakfast and wireless Internet in lobby and lounge areas and in-room coffeemakers. It's three minutes to San Simeon State Park, eight minutes from the Hearst Castle and about an hour and thirty minutes from Big Sur.

The Morgan at San Simeon
9135 Hearst Drive
San Simeon, CA 93452
(805) 927-3878
hotel-morgan.com

Sea Otter Inn

Across the street from Moonstone Beach in Cambria, the Sea Otter Inn hotel combines relaxed beach location with the comfort and quaintness of country style design and well maintained rooms and garden landscaping. All Sea Otter rooms feature fireplaces and some include ocean views and whirlpool tubs. The hotel also has a heated pool and serves complimentary continental breakfast. It's located four minutes from San Simeon State Park, 12 minutes from the Hearst Castle and about an hour and 30 minutes from Big Sur.

Sea Otter Inn
6656 Moonstone Beach Drive
Cambria, CA 93428-1812
(805) 927-5888
seaotterinn.com

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