| breezy rooms with knotty-pine furnishings and cable tv feature free wifi, coffeemakers and minifridges; some have balconies or patios with scenic views. a 4-minute walk from san simeon beach, this low-key hotel set along the cabrillo highway is less than 4 miles from hearst castle and san simeon state park, and 8 miles from the piedras blancas elephant seal rookery. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. theres also a casual steak-and-seafood restaurant with ocean-views, and a slick bar with a fireplace and a pool table. amenities include a guest computer, a fitness room, and a heated outdoor pool alongside a patio with umbrella tables
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 52 min
Shamel Park (7 min) Elephant Seal Vista Point (10 min)
Observation deck over a shoreline known for elephant seal sightings in birthing & breeding seasons. Fiscalini Ranch Preserve (9 min)
Serene preserve with pine forests, fields & oceanside bluffs featuring walking trails & wildlife. Estero Bluffs State Park (5 min)
Park and beach Friends Of The Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop (6 min)
This popular spot to observe elephant seals has a boardwalk & viewing areas. Hearst San Simeon State Park (3 min)
Park with natural preserves, a cultural preserve & a trail with scenic overlooks, plus camping. MBNMS Coastal Discovery Center & San Simeon Office (5 min) Nit Wit Ridge (8 min)
Tours are given at this offbeat hillside home with hand carvings & eclectic, area-sourced materials. William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach (5 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, hiking & sunbathing, this cove has picnic tables, restrooms & grills. Hearst Castle (6 min)
Guests explore the art & grounds of the 20th-century mansion built by the eponymous media magnate. Hearst Ranch Winery (Seaside in San Simeon) (5 min)
Winery, wine tasting, and wine Cutruzzola Vineyards (6 min)
Riesling, wine tasting, pinot noir, vineyard, and winery Piedras Blancas Light Station (11 min)
Set in a wildlife sanctuary, this classic lighthouse dating back to 1875 offers guided tours. Leffingwell Landing State Park (4 min) | 
