| there are 2 hot tubs, and coffee and tea are available 24/7. free perks include a daily wine reception and parking. overlooking the ocean along the cabrillo highway, this elegant low-rise hotel with bungalows is 3 miles from piedras blancas elephant seal rookery and 7 miles from hearst castle. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. all rooms and suites feature sophisticated decor and offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and fireplaces. most upgraded rooms have ocean views and private patios/balconies, while suites add whirlpool tubs and pull-out sofas
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 48 min
Nit Wit Ridge (5 min)
Tours are given at this offbeat hillside home with hand carvings & eclectic, area-sourced materials. Cutruzzola Vineyards (6 min)
Riesling, wine tasting, pinot noir, vineyard, and winery Friends Of The Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop (6 min)
This popular spot to observe elephant seals has a boardwalk & viewing areas. Elephant Seal Vista Point (14 min)
Observation deck over a shoreline known for elephant seal sightings in birthing & breeding seasons. Shamel Park (3 min) William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach (9 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, hiking & sunbathing, this cove has picnic tables, restrooms & grills. Moonstone Cellars (5 min)
Wine, winery, and wine tasting Estero Bluffs State Park (9 min)
Park and beach Fiscalini Ranch Preserve (6 min)
Serene preserve with pine forests, fields & oceanside bluffs featuring walking trails & wildlife. Hearst Castle (10 min)
Guests explore the art & grounds of the 20th-century mansion built by the eponymous media magnate. Black Hand Cellars (4 min)
Winery, wine tasting, and wine Piedras Blancas Light Station (15 min)
Set in a wildlife sanctuary, this classic lighthouse dating back to 1875 offers guided tours. 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 (5 min) | 
