| set near the wine-tasting rooms and shops of old cambria, this unassuming, creekside motel is 2. some rooms have private patios, kitchenettes and minifridges. the low-key, colorful rooms have tvs and free wi-fi, plus coffeemakers. amenities include bike rentals and a guest fire pit, plus free parking. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 4 miles form hearst castle. 5 miles from moonstone beach and 9
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 45 min
Shamel Park (6 min) Hearst San Simeon State Park (8 min)
Park with natural preserves, a cultural preserve & a trail with scenic overlooks, plus camping. Friends Of The Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop (11 min)
This popular spot to observe elephant seals has a boardwalk & viewing areas. Estero Bluffs State Park (14 min)
Park and beach Fiscalini Ranch Preserve (9 min)
Serene preserve with pine forests, fields & oceanside bluffs featuring walking trails & wildlife. Cutruzzola Vineyards (6 min)
Riesling, wine tasting, pinot noir, vineyard, and winery Moonstone Cellars (5 min)
Wine, winery, and wine tasting Hearst Castle (15 min)
Guests explore the art & grounds of the 20th-century mansion built by the eponymous media magnate. Nit Wit Ridge (5 min)
Tours are given at this offbeat hillside home with hand carvings & eclectic, area-sourced materials. William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach (14 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, hiking & sunbathing, this cove has picnic tables, restrooms & grills. Cayucos Cellars (9 min)
Wine tasting, winery, and wine Elephant Seal Vista Point (19 min)
Observation deck over a shoreline known for elephant seal sightings in birthing & breeding seasons. Cambria Historical Museum (7 min) Stolo Vineyards & Winery (4 min)
Winery, pinot noir, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting | 
