Top 10 Hotels Near 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 two-story house with a 'WELCOME' sign in front, number 6252, and a landscaped garden with various plants and rocks.

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

A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

1. Sand Pebbles Inn

1.9 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Brenda

RM751

RM845 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 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 coastal walkway with a wooden boardwalk, grassy areas, and rocky cliffs overlooking the ocean.

A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a variety of seating options.

2. Blue Dolphin Inn

1.6 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Pat

RM751

RM845 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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.

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

3. Cambria Shores Inn

1.9 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Doris

RM649

RM731 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

A coastal view with three red Adirondack chairs facing the ocean, a stone pillar, and a variety of shrubs and flowers.

4. Castle Inn

1.4 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

FRANK PAUL

RM629

RM707 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a painting on the wall.

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

A coastal beach with waves, rocky shoreline, and distant mountains.

5. Sea Otter Inn

1.4 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Staci

RM771

RM868 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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 room with a curved white table, a woven chair, a blue sofa with cushions, and large windows overlooking the ocean.

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

6. White Water

1.2 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Timothy

RM1,098

RM1,316 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 balcony with a view of the ocean, a chair, and a table.

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.

7. Moonstone Landing

2 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Sabir

RM702

RM791 total

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

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

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

8. Little Sur Inn

2.1 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Terry

RM771

RM869 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

A dining area with a glass table and white chairs, a lamp, and a view of the beach.

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

RM658

RM796 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the ocean.

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

A white building with a door, a window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

10. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

1.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Max

RM741

RM835 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A white building with arched windows and a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved courtyard.

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

A room with a round window, a chair, a small table, and a sofa.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with a view of greenery.

11. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

2.6 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Borasy

RM632

RM712 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 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 coastal property with a view of the ocean, a wooden fence, and a blue door.

12. Cambria Landing Inn & Suites

1.6 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Angineh

RM772

RM870 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 buffet table with various food items and a window view.

13. Pelican Inn & Suites

1.8 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Deb

RM677

RM763 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A fire pit surrounded by red Adirondack chairs in an outdoor setting with string lights overhead.

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

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.

14. Oceanpoint Ranch

1 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Felipe

RM607

RM684 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 reception area with a marble counter, a clock, and framed artwork on the walls.

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

A waiting area with a motorcycle, a bench, and posters on the wall.

15. Coast Riders Inn

3.8 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Brianna

RM485

RM546 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 wooden interior with a bed, a bench, a sink, and a mirror.

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

A spacious living room with wooden floors, a fireplace, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

16. Squibb Houses

4.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Rex

RM462

RM597 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a gravel driveway.

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

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a bucket with a letter 'T' on the bed, and a decorative shell on the wall.

17. J Patrick Inn

5 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Geoffrey

RM539

RM606 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 turkeys walking on a brick pathway surrounded by a garden with a white picket fence, a bird feeder, and a welcome sign.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with fruit and wine, a stove, and a view of greenery through the windows.

18. Olallieberry Inn B&B

4.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Gary

RM1,331

RM1,497 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a staircase.

19. Bluebird Inn

4.1 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Toni

RM294

RM424 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

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.

20. Creekside Inn

4.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Yamina

RM400

RM450 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 1,171 reviews	View
Blue Dolphin Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Cambria Shores Inn	9.6 Exceptional 871 reviews	View
Castle Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,226 reviews	View
Sea Otter Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View

Top San Simeon Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great view"

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

8/10 Good

"Excellent location to the boardwalk. Easy parking and great ocean view"

Pelican Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Second week of October was unseasonably warm. Rooms do not have AC, only ceiling fans. Had to leave balcony door and hall entrance door propped open to get air movement. At least 80 degrees in room afternoon and evening. It did cool down by the end of the week. Again unusual weather."

Cambria Beach Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, staff was fantastic"

Castle Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The property and rooms were very well maintained! The breakfast room had several options if you chose to eat there. Easy access to the boardwalk to enjoy a beautiful scenic walk. Staff was very nice and helpful."

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

10/10 Excellent

"Very Good"

Blue Dolphin Inn

8/10 Good

"A warm and cozy place with the roar of the ocean right across the street. Highly recommended."

White Water

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed the concept of having a breakfast basket delivered to our room. It’s a lovely touch and makes the morning feel special. However, I think the breakfast selection could be more balanced. With three croissants, three sweet cakes, orange juice, and sparkling wine, the basket is heavily focused on sweets and pastries. It would be great to see some savory options, such as eggs, cheese, ham, or other protein-rich foods. Even replacing a few pastries with these items would make the breakfast feel more complete and satisfying. Overall, it’s a wonderful idea, and a little more variety would make the experience even better!"

Oceanpoint Ranch

8/10 Good

"Super cute pup-friendly stay! The rooms are spacious and the property is so quiet. If you’re someone like me who gets cold easily, bring yourself a space heater because the room only has a built-in wall AC fan. We enjoyed the proximity to the beautiful coastline and beaches. We were also close to downtown, which made venturing out easy. Highly recommend Linn’s for meals."

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.

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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. White Water

7. Moonstone Landing

8. Little Sur Inn

9. Cambria Beach Lodge

10. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

11. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

12. Cambria Landing Inn & Suites

13. Pelican Inn & Suites

14. Oceanpoint Ranch

15. Coast Riders Inn

16. Squibb Houses

17. J Patrick Inn

18. Olallieberry Inn B&B

19. Bluebird Inn

20. Creekside Inn

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Top San Simeon Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Pelican Inn & Suites

Cambria Beach Lodge

Castle Inn

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

Blue Dolphin Inn

White Water

Oceanpoint Ranch

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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