| simple rooms with bright, homey furnishings feature cable tv, minifridges, coffeemakers and free wi-fi. a conference center offers meeting and event space. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set on 9 acres of landscaped gardens, this modest beachfront hotel with rustic accents is 1 mile from moonstone beach park and 6 miles from hearst castle. some rooms offer fireplaces or private patios, as well as coastline, garden or golf course views. breakfast is available for a fee. amenities include a solar-heated pool, a garden with a gazebo, and lawn games such as croquet and shuffleboard
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 49 min
Nit Wit Ridge (5 min)
Tours are given at this offbeat hillside home with hand carvings & eclectic, area-sourced materials. Hearst Castle (9 min)
Guests explore the art & grounds of the 20th-century mansion built by the eponymous media magnate. Moonstone Cellars (5 min)
Wine, winery, and wine tasting Shamel Park (4 min) Estero Bluffs State Park (8 min)
Park and beach Hearst San Simeon State Park (2 min)
Park with natural preserves, a cultural preserve & a trail with scenic overlooks, plus camping. Leffingwell Landing State Park (4 min) Black Hand Cellars (4 min)
Winery, wine tasting, and wine Cutruzzola Vineyards (3 min)
Riesling, wine tasting, pinot noir, vineyard, and winery Friends Of The Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop (5 min)
This popular spot to observe elephant seals has a boardwalk & viewing areas. Fiscalini Ranch Preserve (6 min)
Serene preserve with pine forests, fields & oceanside bluffs featuring walking trails & wildlife. Elephant Seal Vista Point (13 min)
Observation deck over a shoreline known for elephant seal sightings in birthing & breeding seasons. William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach (8 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, hiking & sunbathing, this cove has picnic tables, restrooms & grills. Piedras Blancas Light Station (14 min)
Set in a wildlife sanctuary, this classic lighthouse dating back to 1875 offers guided tours. | 
