| the modern rooms feature designer toiletries, fireplaces and 48-inch flat-screen tvs, as well as free wi-fi, minifridges and microwaves. complimentary perks include parking, hot breakfast served in a contemporary dining area, and hot beverages offered in the lobby. all have garden or ocean views. just off highway 1 and overlooking the ocean, this tranquil, oceanfront hotel is 1 mile from shopping and dining options on main street and 7 miles from hearst castle. there's also a business center, and an ocean-view outdoor pool with a sundeck and a hot tub. suites add separate living rooms with pull-out sofas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 48 min
Piedras Blancas Light Station (15 min)
Set in a wildlife sanctuary, this classic lighthouse dating back to 1875 offers guided tours. Hearst Castle (10 min)
Guests explore the art & grounds of the 20th-century mansion built by the eponymous media magnate. Cutruzzola Vineyards (17 min)
Riesling, wine tasting, pinot noir, vineyard, and winery Leffingwell Landing State Park (7 min) William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach (9 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, hiking & sunbathing, this cove has picnic tables, restrooms & grills. Fiscalini Ranch Preserve (6 min)
Serene preserve with pine forests, fields & oceanside bluffs featuring walking trails & wildlife. Moonstone Cellars (4 min)
Wine, winery, and wine tasting Nit Wit Ridge (5 min)
Tours are given at this offbeat hillside home with hand carvings & eclectic, area-sourced materials. Friends Of The Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop (7 min)
This popular spot to observe elephant seals has a boardwalk & viewing areas. Hearst San Simeon State Park (4 min)
Park with natural preserves, a cultural preserve & a trail with scenic overlooks, plus camping. Shamel Park (3 min) Elephant Seal Vista Point (15 min)
Observation deck over a shoreline known for elephant seal sightings in birthing & breeding seasons. Black Hand Cellars (4 min)
Winery, wine tasting, and wine Estero Bluffs State Park (9 min)
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