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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.

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

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

1. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

11.7 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

George

RM400

RM450 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A patio with a round table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a beach and houses in the background.

A room with a large window overlooking a beach and ocean.

A sign for Sea Breeze Inn with a clear view of the surrounding area including a road, stop signs, and a grassy landscape.

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of the beach.

2. Sea Breeze Inn

11.9 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

RM289

RM326 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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 hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a desk with chairs, and a door.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a dining area, and a large window.

3. Bluebird Inn

19.1 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

James

RM310

RM440 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 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.

4. Sand Pebbles Inn

16.5 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Brett

RM822

RM924 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A spacious room with large windows, leather chairs, a glass table, and a travel information stand.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, a pool ladder, and two lounge chairs.

A stone fountain surrounded by a circular stone border, a tree, and a bench in a park-like setting.

A hot tub with steam rising from the water, surrounded by stone walls and a window.

5. Silver Surf Motel

11.6 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

RM225

RM253 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.

A restaurant with booth seating, a view of the ocean, and a patio area with plants and a railing.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, overlooking a body of water.

A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

11.5 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

RM547

RM616 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with blinds.

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 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.

7. Creekside Inn

19.4 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

scott

RM395

RM444 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a large tree on the left.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a curved ceiling, three large windows offering a view of greenery and a distant landscape. A small table with a candle is in the center.

A hallway with patterned carpet, potted plants, a reception desk, and a large mirror.

8. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

11.9 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Melissa

RM482

RM543 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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.

9. Cambria Shores Inn

16.5 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Erica

RM631

RM710 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the ocean.

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

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

A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky cliffs, and a clear view of the ocean.

10. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

15.7 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Andrzej

RM771

RM869 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

11. Castle Inn

16 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Deborah

RM741

RM834 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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.

12. Squibb Houses

19.4 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Rex

RM463

RM599 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A rooftop pool area with sun loungers, a fire pit, and a pergola.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

13. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

12 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Alan

RM624

RM703 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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 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.

A sunset over the ocean with a bench in the foreground.

14. Little Sur Inn

16.5 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Terry

RM801

RM903 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A modern living room with yellow sofas, a glass coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the beach and palm trees.

A hotel with a covered outdoor area featuring palm trees and blue chairs.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and large windows with a view of the outdoors.

A hotel lobby with yellow sofas, a coffee table, and a view of the beach.

15. San Simeon Lodge

11.4 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Flor

RM239

RM269 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor patio area with a central fire feature surrounded by tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern two-story house with a sloped roof, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

A rocky coastal landscape with waves crashing against the shore, a clear sky, and a distant view of the ocean.

A room with a view of a tree and a body of water through large windows.

16. Ragged Point Inn and Resort

14.6 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Cory

RM715

RM805 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A coastal landscape with a beach, waves, and vegetation.

A group of people around a fire pit by the ocean at sunset.

A sign with "Sands by the Sea" and an American flag, with a welcome message.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, a TV on a wooden stand, and a window with curtains.

17. Sands by The Sea

11.6 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

MELISSA

RM339

RM382 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

18. Moonstone Landing

16.5 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

michael

RM761

RM858 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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.

19. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

17.3 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

RM652

RM735 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

20. Cambria Beach Lodge

16.6 km from Elephant Seal Vista Point

Andrea

RM613

RM745 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Elephant Seal Vista Point

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle	9.2 Wonderful 1,370 reviews	View
Sea Breeze Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Bluebird Inn	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Sand Pebbles Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,150 reviews	View
Silver Surf Motel	8.4 Very good 1,553 reviews	View

Top Elephant Seal Vista Point Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

10/10 Excellent

"I’ve stayed here multiple times and I keep coming back. The staff always goes above and beyond, and the continental breakfast is excellent, not to mention the freshly baked cookies and fresh coffee throughout the day. I highly recommend this place especially for the price point."

Sea Breeze Inn

8/10 Good

"It was a great place very quiet"

Castle Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

San Simeon Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was friendly and helpful. Great tips. I was traveling on my own and felt very safe. Hotel was very clean. I loved my ocean view. It was exactly what I expected and I would stay there again. I wish that smoking was not allowed so close to the hotel. I wanted to open my window and feel the ocean breeze but didn’t enjoy the waft of cigarette smoke from downstairs. And this was even at 7:45am"

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff. Nice room. Great location. Nice comfortable lobby that is actually nice to relax in. The hotel is a little dated but in a nice way. It has a comfortable "throwback" feel. The front desk person say me looking through restaurant menus and unprompted am offers to help and made a great suggestion. I had a better experience here than at hotels that were far more expensive."

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

8/10 Good

"There were beautiful fees and outside games the whole family could enjoy."

Sand Pebbles Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Well maintained"

Coast Riders Inn

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff and nice clean and full amenities room."

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

8/10 Good

"The property was good"

Other attractions near Elephant Seal Vista Point

A lighthouse, a water tower, and a small building with a red roof.

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

8.4/10 (414 reviews)

Go on a tour of this 19th-century lighthouse and explore an interpretive trail showcasing the surrounding scenery, historic buildings and wildlife.

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A white church with a red roof and a steeple, surrounded by a white picket fence, with a hill and buildings in the background.

Hearst Ranch Winery

8.6/10 (302 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Hearst Ranch Winery during your travels to San Simeon. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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A wooden pier with white railings extending into a calm sea.

San Simeon Pier

9.0/10 (920 reviews)

Drop a fishing line to hook walleye perch and rubberlip or spend some time enjoying the views from this long timber pier that juts out from a protected cove.

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A wooden pier extending into the ocean with a clear blue sky above.

William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach

9.2/10 (216 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to San Simeon. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and rolling hills in the background.

Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

9.0/10 (176 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to San Simeon. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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Sebastian General Store

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Sebastian General Store during your stay in San Simeon. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its local tours.

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National Geographic Theater

Enjoy a show at National Geographic Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in San Simeon. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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Jade Cove

8.6/10 (119 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Jade Cove during your travels in San Simeon. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Elephant Seal Vista Point?

Elephant Seal Vista Point is located in a historic area of San Simeon known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. San Simeon is home to 40 hotels and other accommodation options, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.

Where is the best place to stay close to Elephant Seal Vista Point?

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant. You'll find it 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Elephant Seal Vista Point. Other good options around the area include Silver Surf Motel and The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Elephant Seal Vista Point, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Elephant Seal Vista Point.

What can I see and do near Elephant Seal Vista Point?

Create some family memories at Sebastian General Store and Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay. Explore nature at Jade Cove and William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach. You might plan a visit to Hearst Ranch Winery or William Randolph Hearst State Park while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Elephant Seal Vista Point hotels

1. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

2. Sea Breeze Inn

3. Bluebird Inn

4. Sand Pebbles Inn

5. Silver Surf Motel

6. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

7. Creekside Inn

8. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

9. Cambria Shores Inn

10. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

11. Castle Inn

12. Squibb Houses

13. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

14. Little Sur Inn

15. San Simeon Lodge

16. Ragged Point Inn and Resort

17. Sands by The Sea

18. Moonstone Landing

19. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

20. Cambria Beach Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Elephant Seal Vista Point

Top Elephant Seal Vista Point Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

Sea Breeze Inn

Castle Inn

San Simeon Lodge

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Sand Pebbles Inn

Coast Riders Inn

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Other attractions near Elephant Seal Vista Point

Piedras Blancas Lighthouse

Hearst Ranch Winery

San Simeon Pier

William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach

Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Sebastian General Store

National Geographic Theater

Jade Cove

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