| upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs, private patios and/or ocean views. complimentary amenities include parking and fresh fruit and cookies at check-in. there's also beach access, a year-round heated outdoor pool, and a hot tub offering scenic views. off route 1, this casual hotel opposite moonstone beach is 7 miles from the landmark hearst castle, and 3 miles from the piedras blancas elephant seal rookery. the cozy, traditional rooms come with fireplaces, coffeemakers and minifridges, as well as flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 49 min
Elephant Seal Vista Point (14 min)
Observation deck over a shoreline known for elephant seal sightings in birthing & breeding seasons. Fiscalini Ranch Preserve (7 min)
Serene preserve with pine forests, fields & oceanside bluffs featuring walking trails & wildlife. Shamel Park (4 min) Cutruzzola Vineyards (3 min)
Riesling, wine tasting, pinot noir, vineyard, and winery Nit Wit Ridge (6 min)
Tours are given at this offbeat hillside home with hand carvings & eclectic, area-sourced materials. 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 (3 min)
Park with natural preserves, a cultural preserve & a trail with scenic overlooks, plus camping. Leffingwell Landing State Park (2 min) Estero Bluffs State Park (9 min)
Park and beach Moonstone Cellars (5 min)
Wine, winery, and wine tasting William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach (9 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, hiking & sunbathing, this cove has picnic tables, restrooms & grills. 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 Friends Of The Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop (6 min)
This popular spot to observe elephant seals has a boardwalk & viewing areas. | 
