| some rooms also have ocean views and/or whirlpool tubs. complimentary perks include continental breakfast, afternoon coffee, tea and cookies, plus parking and a dvd library. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. airy rooms with fireplaces offer free wi-fi and 32-inch flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. overlooking the moonstone beach boardwalk, this quaint inn is a 10-minute drive from hearst castle
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 48 min
Shamel Park (19 min) Fiscalini Ranch Preserve (6 min)
Serene preserve with pine forests, fields & oceanside bluffs featuring walking trails & wildlife. Black Hand Cellars (5 min)
Winery, wine tasting, and wine Friends Of The Elephant Seal Visitor Center and Gift Shop (7 min)
This popular spot to observe elephant seals has a boardwalk & viewing areas. Cutruzzola Vineyards (15 min)
Riesling, wine tasting, pinot noir, vineyard, and winery Piedras Blancas Light Station (16 min)
Set in a wildlife sanctuary, this classic lighthouse dating back to 1875 offers guided tours. Hearst Castle (11 min)
Guests explore the art & grounds of the 20th-century mansion built by the eponymous media magnate. William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach (10 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, hiking & sunbathing, this cove has picnic tables, restrooms & grills. 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. Estero Bluffs State Park (10 min)
Park and beach Hearst San Simeon State Park (4 min)
Park with natural preserves, a cultural preserve & a trail with scenic overlooks, plus camping. Moonstone Cellars (4 min)
Wine, winery, and wine tasting | 
