Top 10 Hotels Near San Simeon Nature Preserve in Cambria for 2026

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A room with a bed, a small table, and a view of the beach through a window with 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.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the beach through open shutters.

1. Blue Dolphin Inn

1.6 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Linda

RM781

RM878 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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.

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

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.

2. Cambria Shores Inn

1.9 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Erica

RM680

RM765 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

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

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.

3. Castle Inn

1.4 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Mary

RM741

RM833 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a dining area with a view of the ocean, and a stone accent wall.

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.

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

4. Moonstone Landing

2 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

michael

RM781

RM880 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

Teresa

RM720

RM811 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

A cozy room with a built-in bench, a woven basket, and a view through white shutters.

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

6. White Water

1.2 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

kevin

RM1,405

RM1,660 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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 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.

7. Little Sur Inn

2.1 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Terry

RM841

RM948 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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 modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a balcony.

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

8. Cambria Beach Lodge

2.1 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Andrea

RM612

RM744 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the ocean.

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

9. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

1.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Andrzej

RM745

RM839 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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.

10. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

2.6 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Lars

RM638

RM719 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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 coastal property with a view of the ocean, a wooden fence, and a blue door.

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

11. Cambria Landing Inn & Suites

1.6 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Cynthia

RM783

RM883 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A balcony with wicker furniture, a bottle of wine, and a glass on a table, overlooking the ocean.

A row of two-story houses with stone foundations and large windows, surrounded by a gravel driveway and various plants.

A room with a round table, wicker sofa, and a large window with blinds.

A building with a white exterior, large windows, and a tiled roof.

12. FogCatcher Inn

1.7 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Douglas

RM761

RM857 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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.

13. Oceanpoint Ranch

1 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Roger

RM766

RM864 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A buffet table with various food items and a window view.

A room with a wooden table, a lamp, and a wine rack with bottles and glasses.

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and a view of the ocean.

14. Pelican Inn & Suites

1.8 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Stephanie

RM698

RM787 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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 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

3.7 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

RM478

RM539 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A dining area with wooden chairs, a table, and a bar with bottles and glasses.

A spacious living room with a beige sofa, a round coffee table, and a wooden chair. There are large windows with blue curtains, a ceiling fan, and a view of greenery outside.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to another room.

A two-story building with a blue exterior, a red door, and a small porch with chairs.

16. The Rigdon House

4.4 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Brian

RM412

RM463 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 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 large entrance and a visible address number.

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.

17. Squibb Houses

4.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Rex

RM438

RM566 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, leather furniture, and wooden beams.

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

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

18. J Patrick Inn

5 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Geoffrey

RM570

RM641 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

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.

19. Olallieberry Inn B&B

4.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

Gary

RM1,083

RM1,219 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

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.

20. Creekside Inn

4.3 km from San Simeon Nature Preserve

scott

RM394

RM444 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to San Simeon Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Blue Dolphin Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Cambria Shores Inn	9.6 Exceptional 861 reviews	View
Castle Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,183 reviews	View
Moonstone Landing	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Sea Otter Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top San Simeon Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Cambria Beach Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Relaxing with attention to details boutique hotel- the location is perfect, the room clean, spacious and well equipped with everything we needed, we enjoyed the roof top lounge and the yummy coffee and treats in the morning."

Silver Surf Motel

10/10 Excellent

"A regular place for me! Wonderful!"

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

8/10 Good

"The property was good"

Castle Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Unfortunately the jacuzzi was not working on the night we stayed."

Sand Pebbles Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We got a room directly looking out to the ocean. Kept the large window open all day and all night watching and listening to the waves. Such a great location if you want to destress or take relaxing strolls along the beach."

Sea Otter Inn

8/10 Good

"Enjoyed our stay, pleasant room, enjoyed a drink outside by the fire pit area, quick breakfast at our door in a basket. right across from the ocean, restaurants close by. Lovely walking paths along the ocean"

White Water

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Cambria Landing Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"I had a wonderful stay, staff was great. The coffee however was not good."

Oceanpoint Ranch

8/10 Good

"I felt like our room needed some extra cleaning (vacuuming better, cobwebs and our bathroom screen was disgustingly filthy). Was disappointed that our shear curtains were missing on the front window, and as our room was warm you couldn't get outside air from the window without everyone looking straight into your room. Brie was very helpful by getting us a fan. The property was very clean and we always had an open parking space. The bed was very comfortable! We have been coming here every August for the past 13 years and as we're getting older I'm realizing the toilets are very low to the ground. I do love Ocean Pointe Ranch and highly recommend!"

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 wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear turquoise waters and grassy areas.

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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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 beautiful beaches 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. Blue Dolphin Inn

2. Cambria Shores Inn

3. Castle Inn

4. Moonstone Landing

5. Sea Otter Inn

6. White Water

7. Little Sur Inn

8. Cambria Beach Lodge

9. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

10. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

11. Cambria Landing Inn & Suites

12. FogCatcher Inn

13. Oceanpoint Ranch

14. Pelican Inn & Suites

15. Coast Riders Inn

16. The Rigdon House

17. Squibb Houses

18. J Patrick Inn

19. Olallieberry Inn B&B

20. Creekside Inn

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Top San Simeon Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Cambria Beach Lodge

Silver Surf Motel

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Castle Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn

Sea Otter Inn

White Water

Cambria Landing Inn & Suites

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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