| theres an outdoor patio area with a hot tub. breezy rooms with brick fireplaces, hardwood floors and partial ocean views feature free wi-fi and tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. complimentary perks include continental breakfast and afternoon refreshments. across the road from the moonstone beach boardwalk, this family-owned boutique hotel in a modern, low-rise building is 3 miles from the shops in cambria village and 8 miles from the hearst castle. oceanfront rooms add private patios or balconies, jacuzzis and marble showers
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 48 min
Hearst Castle (11 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 Friends Of The Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop (7 min)
This popular spot to observe elephant seals has a boardwalk & viewing areas. Shamel Park (19 min) Leffingwell Landing State Park (6 min) Elephant Seal Vista Point (15 min)
Observation deck over a shoreline known for elephant seal sightings in birthing & breeding seasons. Nit Wit Ridge (5 min)
Tours are given at this offbeat hillside home with hand carvings & eclectic, area-sourced materials. Cutruzzola Vineyards (15 min)
Riesling, wine tasting, pinot noir, vineyard, and winery Black Hand Cellars (4 min)
Winery, wine tasting, and wine Moonstone Cellars (5 min)
Wine, winery, and wine tasting Piedras Blancas Light Station (16 min)
Set in a wildlife sanctuary, this classic lighthouse dating back to 1875 offers guided tours. Fiscalini Ranch Preserve (6 min)
Serene preserve with pine forests, fields & oceanside bluffs featuring walking trails & wildlife. William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach (10 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, hiking & sunbathing, this cove has picnic tables, restrooms & grills. Hearst San Simeon State Park (5 min)
Park with natural preserves, a cultural preserve & a trail with scenic overlooks, plus camping. | 
