10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay in San Simeon from NZ$107

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

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 reception area with a marble counter, a clock, and framed artwork on the walls.

1. Coast Riders Inn

5 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Jonathan

NZ$198

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A grand building with a stone staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

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

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

2. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

5.2 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Susan

NZ$167

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A clear swimming pool with a metal ladder and a metal railing.

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.

3. Sea Breeze Inn

5.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Brandon

NZ$124

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A coastal house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a stone pathway.

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

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

A living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

4. Bluebird Inn

12.8 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Toni

NZ$182

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A motel with a covered walkway, multiple rooms with blue doors, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

5. Creekside Inn

13 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Susan

NZ$193

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A house with a view of the ocean, a garden with rocks and plants, and a clear blue sky.

A sign for Sand Pebbles Inn with a view of the ocean.

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

A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

6. Sand Pebbles Inn

10.3 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Brenda

NZ$363

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A spacious lobby with leather chairs, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the parking lot and greenery outside.

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

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

7. Silver Surf Motel

5.1 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Jackie

NZ$107

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by large windows.

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.

8. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

5.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Mark

NZ$241

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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.

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

9. Moonstone Landing

10.3 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Sabir

NZ$340

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 garden area with a bench, a sign for Sea Otter Inn, and a road in the background.

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

10. Sea Otter Inn

9.7 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Jennifer

NZ$373

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 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 spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a variety of seating options.

A hotel hallway with a green carpet, wall sconces, and a large mirror on the right.

11. Blue Dolphin Inn

10 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Pat

NZ$363

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

Two red Adirondack chairs facing a view of the ocean with a grassy area and a tree in the foreground.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a tray with items on the bed.

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

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

12. Castle Inn

9.8 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Jenna

NZ$302

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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

13. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

9.5 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Max

NZ$343

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A coastal hotel with a long balcony overlooking the beach and ocean.

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

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

14. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

5 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Xiao

NZ$267

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 sunset over the ocean with a bench in the foreground.

A balcony with wicker chairs overlooking a coastal road and ocean.

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

15. Little Sur Inn

10.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Terry

NZ$374

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A spacious lobby with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, multiple seating areas including orange patterned chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A large building with multiple parking spaces and a road leading to the ocean.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a wooden floor, and a view of the street.

16. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

5.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Jill

NZ$266

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A garden with a wooden gate, a cactus, and a wooden structure with a door.

A rustic interior with wooden floors, stone walls, a fireplace, and a mural.

A stone fireplace with American flags, a chandelier, and a mural of a landscape.

An outdoor patio with stone seating, a fire pit, and decorative plants.

17. Cambria Pines Lodge

13.4 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Alice

NZ$334

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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.

18. Squibb Houses

13 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Rex

NZ$247

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A building with a mural of a blue whale and a sign that reads "Welcome to San Simeon."

A modern kitchen with wooden beams, a large map, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

An outdoor deck with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the road, and a sign for Big Sur Restaurant.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a blue wall, and a seating area with a blue sofa.

19. Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria

5.2 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Michelle

NZ$148

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a black office chair, a microwave, and a television.

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

20. Sands by The Sea

5.1 km from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Elizabeth

NZ$161

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Coast Riders Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle	9.2 Wonderful 1,383 reviews	View
Sea Breeze Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Bluebird Inn	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Creekside Inn	9.2 Wonderful 887 reviews	View

Top Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay Hotel Reviews

Castle Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Completely remodeled motel. The place was very clean and up to date. The bed was comfortable and the room was nice. On site parking was free and easy to access. Walking distance to two great places to eat and the ocean was right across the street. The staff was super helpful and friendly!"

White Water

10/10 Excellent

"The General Manager - Bruce - was great. Other staff were very friendly and helpful. Property is well positioned for ocean views. Patio and fire pit area is awesome."

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

8/10 Good

"Clean"

Sand Pebbles Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We have stayed at this location many times and it never disappoints."

San Simeon Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, comfortable and spacious. I was pleased with the room."

Sands by The Sea

8/10 Good

"Only issue we had was that there was no air conditioning. And that the shower stall was very cramped..."

Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

10/10 Excellent

"The area is beautiful. This is an older hotel but fit our needs well!"

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

10/10 Excellent

"Although this appeared to be an older property, it was well maintained. Front desk staff were very helpful. Breakfast was an elevated continental experience and included a waffle maker."

Other attractions near Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

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 beach with a signboard about Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

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 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 historic building with two towers, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden.

Hearst Castle

9.4/10 (2,346 reviews)

You can learn about the history of San Simeon with a stop at Hearst Castle. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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A sandy beach with rocks and a wooden fence.

Elephant Seal Vista Point

9.6/10 (2,054 reviews)

Find out about the history of San Simeon when you spend time at Elephant Seal Vista Point. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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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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William Randolph Hearst State Park

9.0/10 (237 reviews)

You can take time to visit William Randolph Hearst State Park during your travels to San Simeon. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay?

Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay is located in a historic area of San Simeon known for its beautiful beaches. You'll find 33 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay?

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. It's located 3.1 mi (5 km) from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay. Other good choices within 5 miles include Silver Surf Motel and San Simeon Lodge.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay?

Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay.

What can I see and do near Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay?

Create some family memories at Sebastian General Store and Cambria State Marine Park. Hearst Ranch Winery, Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument or San Simeon State Park are some local sights worth checking out. Hearst Castle and Elephant Seal Vista Point are both worth a visit while you're out exploring.

Top Hotels Near Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay in San Simeon from NZ$107

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Our top choices for Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay hotels

1. Coast Riders Inn

2. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

3. Sea Breeze Inn

4. Bluebird Inn

5. Creekside Inn

6. Sand Pebbles Inn

7. Silver Surf Motel

8. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

9. Moonstone Landing

10. Sea Otter Inn

11. Blue Dolphin Inn

12. Castle Inn

13. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

14. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

15. Little Sur Inn

16. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

17. Cambria Pines Lodge

18. Squibb Houses

19. Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria

20. Sands by The Sea

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Top Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay Hotel Reviews

Castle Inn

White Water

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

Sand Pebbles Inn

San Simeon Lodge

Sands by The Sea

Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

Other attractions near Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

San Simeon Pier

William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach

Hearst Ranch Winery

Hearst Castle

Elephant Seal Vista Point

Sebastian General Store

William Randolph Hearst State Park

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