| there's free parking, and pets enjoy their own beds and bowls (surcharge). check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. its 7 miles (with a direct bus) from the hearst castle. a 5-minute walk to restaurants and boutiques, this traditional b&b with oceanfront views is also a short walk to the moonstone beach boardwalk at leffingwell cove, home to a variety of wildlife. decorated in deep ocean blues and greens, and accented with dark woods and fireplaces, rooms include flat-screen tvs, free wifi, microwaves and minifridges. some rooms have seascape views and many have their own patios. a picnic-style breakfast is delivered to all rooms
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 48 min
William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach (9 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, hiking & sunbathing, this cove has picnic tables, restrooms & grills. Shamel Park (3 min) Elephant Seal Vista Point (15 min)
Observation deck over a shoreline known for elephant seal sightings in birthing & breeding seasons. Fiscalini Ranch Preserve (6 min)
Serene preserve with pine forests, fields & oceanside bluffs featuring walking trails & wildlife. Friends Of The Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop (7 min)
This popular spot to observe elephant seals has a boardwalk & viewing areas. Moonstone Cellars (5 min)
Wine, winery, and wine tasting Hearst San Simeon State Park (4 min)
Park with natural preserves, a cultural preserve & a trail with scenic overlooks, plus camping. Leffingwell Landing State Park (7 min) Nit Wit Ridge (5 min)
Tours are given at this offbeat hillside home with hand carvings & eclectic, area-sourced materials. Hearst Castle (10 min)
Guests explore the art & grounds of the 20th-century mansion built by the eponymous media magnate. Estero Bluffs State Park (10 min)
Park and beach Piedras Blancas Light Station (16 min)
Set in a wildlife sanctuary, this classic lighthouse dating back to 1875 offers guided tours. Black Hand Cellars (4 min)
Winery, wine tasting, and wine Cutruzzola Vineyards (8 min)
Riesling, wine tasting, pinot noir, vineyard, and winery | 
