The Best Hotels Closest to San Simeon Pier in San Simeon for 2026

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A hotel kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a coffee machine, tea station, and various food items.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.

A beach with numerous seals resting on the sand, with the ocean in the background.

A hotel room with a checkered carpet, a sofa set, a desk, a lamp, a television, and a fireplace.

1. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

5.2 km from San Simeon Pier

George

NT$3,277

NT$3,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a coffee maker, and a window with a view of the beach and ocean.

A view through a window with a white railing, overlooking a street with a sign for 'Coast Riders' and a building with a balcony.

A reception area with a marble counter, a clock, and framed artwork on the walls.

A room with a large window overlooking a road and ocean, a chair, and a thermostat.

2. Coast Riders Inn

5 km from San Simeon Pier

Sandy

NT$3,759

NT$4,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A patio with a round table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a beach and houses in the background.

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of the beach.

A room with a large window overlooking a beach and ocean.

A clear swimming pool with a metal ladder and a metal railing.

3. Sea Breeze Inn

5.4 km from San Simeon Pier

David

NT$2,259

NT$2,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.

A restaurant with booth seating, a view of the ocean, and a patio area with plants and a railing.

A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.

A coastal hotel with a long balcony overlooking the beach and ocean.

4. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

5 km from San Simeon Pier

Brittany

NT$5,038

NT$5,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a wooden floor, and a view of the street.

A large industrial building with multiple windows, surrounded by greenery and a parking lot.

A room with a large window overlooking a pool and a beach.

5. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

5.4 km from San Simeon Pier

Alan

NT$4,774

NT$5,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A coastal house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a stone pathway.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a desk with chairs, and a door.

A living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

A two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a staircase.

6. Bluebird Inn

12.8 km from San Simeon Pier

Lisa

NT$2,016

NT$2,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a large tree on the left.

A room with a curved ceiling, three large windows offering a view of greenery and a distant landscape. A small table with a candle is in the center.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants, surrounded by large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

7. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

5.4 km from San Simeon Pier

BASHAR

NT$4,011

NT$4,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A spacious room with large windows, leather chairs, a glass table, and a travel information stand.

A spacious lobby with leather chairs, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the parking lot and greenery outside.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, a pool ladder, and two lounge chairs.

A hot tub with steam rising from the water, surrounded by stone walls and a window.

8. Silver Surf Motel

5.1 km from San Simeon Pier

Raul

NT$1,973

NT$2,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A dining area with wooden chairs, a table, and a bar with bottles and glasses.

A spacious living room with a beige sofa, a round coffee table, and a wooden chair. There are large windows with blue curtains, a ceiling fan, and a view of greenery outside.

A two-story building with a blue exterior, a red door, and a small porch with chairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to another room.

9. The Rigdon House

13.1 km from San Simeon Pier

Kelli

NT$3,783

NT$4,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern living room with yellow sofas, a glass coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the beach and palm trees.

An aerial view of a coastal hotel with a swimming pool, parking area, and ocean views.

A hotel with a covered outdoor area featuring palm trees and blue chairs.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and large windows with a view of the outdoors.

10. San Simeon Lodge

4.9 km from San Simeon Pier

Amy

NT$1,875

NT$2,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.

A coastal view with three red Adirondack chairs facing the ocean, a stone pillar, and a variety of shrubs and flowers.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with two chairs, a window with curtains, and a door with a number.

11. Castle Inn

9.8 km from San Simeon Pier

Theodore

NT$6,270

NT$7,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the ocean.

A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky cliffs, and a clear view of the ocean.

A white building with a door, a window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sofa, a desk, and a fireplace.

12. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

9.5 km from San Simeon Pier

Shane

NT$6,086

NT$6,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with blinds.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view through the door.

A reception desk with a wooden counter, a white panel wall, a door, a computer monitor, and a small cabinet with decorative items.

A motel with a covered walkway, multiple rooms with blue doors, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

13. Creekside Inn

13 km from San Simeon Pier

Jeffrey

NT$3,101

NT$3,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A coastal landscape with a beach, waves, and vegetation.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, a TV on a wooden stand, and a window with curtains.

A group of people around a fire pit by the ocean at sunset.

A sign with "Sands by the Sea" and an American flag, with a welcome message.

14. Sands by The Sea

5.1 km from San Simeon Pier

MELISSA

NT$2,404

NT$2,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A coastal road with a sandy beach, rocky terrain, and various plants.

Three Adirondack chairs facing a beach with the ocean in the background.

A building with a sign for Cambria Shores Inn, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A modern kitchen with a built-in fireplace, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a large flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace.

15. Cambria Shores Inn

10.3 km from San Simeon Pier

Erica

NT$3,789

NT$4,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A wooden table with a tray containing a bottle of wine, a glass of wine, a book titled "Running on Night," a basket with bread, and a plate.

A rustic wooden building with a glass door entrance, a stone patio, and a view of the interior.

A wooden interior with a bed, a bench, a sink, and a mirror.

A rustic wooden building with a large entrance and a visible address number.

16. Squibb Houses

13 km from San Simeon Pier

Rex

NT$3,654

NT$4,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A house with a view of the ocean, a garden with rocks and plants, and a clear blue sky.

A sign for Sand Pebbles Inn with a view of the ocean.

A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a small table with glasses and snacks.

A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

17. Sand Pebbles Inn

10.3 km from San Simeon Pier

Joanne

NT$6,482

NT$7,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A white building with arched windows and a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved courtyard.

A room with a round window, a chair, a small table, and a sofa.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling light.

A white building with multiple windows and doors, surrounded by trees and plants.

18. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

11.1 km from San Simeon Pier

Lars

NT$4,504

NT$5,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A building with a mural of a blue whale and a sign that reads "Welcome to San Simeon."

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a TV, a painting, and a window with a view.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a blue wall, and a seating area with a blue sofa.

An outdoor deck with wooden tables and chairs, a view of the road, and a sign for Big Sur Restaurant.

19. Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria

5.2 km from San Simeon Pier

Stephen

NT$2,593

NT$2,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A bar area with wooden stools, a view of the ocean, and hanging lights.

A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a balcony.

A dining area with a glass table and white chairs, a lamp, and a view of the beach.

A window with a view of the beach and ocean, a chessboard, a book titled "The Chopper," and a rolled-up towel on a wooden ledge.

20. Cambria Beach Lodge

10.4 km from San Simeon Pier

Andrea

NT$5,667

NT$6,815 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to San Simeon Pier

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle	9.2 1376 1,376 reviews	View
Coast Riders Inn	9.6 1001 1,001 reviews	View
Sea Breeze Inn	9.0 1010 1,010 reviews	View
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort	8.8 2131 2,131 reviews	View
Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria	8.8 74 74 reviews	View

Top San Simeon Pier Hotel Reviews

Silver Surf Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Parking was easy"

Pelican Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful clean room"

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Everything from parking, to service to the view and the room amenities"

Castle Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was not great. But everything else was wonderful"

Sands by The Sea

8/10 Good

"Staff at reception was good and pleasant, property location is right near the water, enjoyed sipping wine by the fire place watching the sunset."

Sea Breeze Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Property location."

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

10/10 Excellent

"From Check in to check out everything was perfect. Breakfast is outstanding and the staff makes your stay even better. Fresh coffee and cookies throughout the day yum! This is my favorite place to stay when I’m in this area hands down"

Cambria Beach Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect spot, looking right over the ocean, next to walking paths, biking to town, great restaurants next door. Nice big clean bathroom. Loved our stay ❤️"

San Simeon Lodge

8/10 Good

"The restaurant on site was veey expensive for the quality of food. The only teason why the hotel doesnt get a 5 star is because there is no AC"

Other attractions near San Simeon Pier

A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing at its base.

William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach

9.2/10 (216 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to San Simeon. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and rolling hills in the background.

Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

9.0/10 (176 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to San Simeon. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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A white church with a red roof and a steeple, surrounded by a white picket fence, with a hill and buildings in the background.

Hearst Ranch Winery

8.6/10 (302 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Hearst Ranch Winery during your travels to San Simeon. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

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A historic building with two bell towers and a garden of pink hydrangea flowers.

Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument

9.2/10 (120 reviews)

You can take time to visit Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument during your travels to San Simeon. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A historic building with two towers, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden.

Hearst Castle

9.4/10 (2,346 reviews)

You can learn about the local history of San Simeon when you make a stop at a top site like Hearst Castle. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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A sandy beach with rocks and a wooden fence.

Elephant Seal Vista Point

9.6/10 (2,054 reviews)

Find out about the history of San Simeon when you take a trip to Elephant Seal Vista Point. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Sebastian General Store

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Sebastian General Store during your stay in San Simeon. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets, or seek out its local tours.

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William Randolph Hearst State Park

9.0/10 (237 reviews)

You can take time to visit William Randolph Hearst State Park during your travels to San Simeon. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets, or seek out its local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Simeon Pier?

San Simeon Pier is located in a historic area of San Simeon known for its beautiful beaches. You'll find 38 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near San Simeon Pier?

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant. It's located 3.1 mi (5 km) from San Simeon Pier. Other good options within 5 miles include Silver Surf Motel and San Simeon Lodge.

How many hotels are there close to San Simeon Pier?

Expedia has 38 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from San Simeon Pier.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Simeon Pier, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to San Simeon Pier.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near San Simeon Pier?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near San Simeon Pier, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near San Simeon Pier?

You'll have countless hours of family fun at Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay, Sebastian General Store, and Cambria State Marine Park. Hearst Ranch Winery, Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument, or San Simeon State Park are some local sights worth checking out. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Hearst Castle and Elephant Seal Vista Point.

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Our top choices for San Simeon Pier hotels

1. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

2. Coast Riders Inn

3. Sea Breeze Inn

4. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

5. Hampton Inn San Simeon Cambria

6. Bluebird Inn

7. The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

8. Silver Surf Motel

9. The Rigdon House

10. San Simeon Lodge

11. Castle Inn

12. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

13. Creekside Inn

14. Sands by The Sea

15. Cambria Shores Inn

16. Squibb Houses

17. Sand Pebbles Inn

18. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

19. Comfort Inn near Hearst Castle - Cambria

20. Cambria Beach Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to San Simeon Pier

Top San Simeon Pier Hotel Reviews

Silver Surf Motel

Pelican Inn & Suites

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Castle Inn

Sands by The Sea

Sea Breeze Inn

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

Cambria Beach Lodge

San Simeon Lodge

Other attractions near San Simeon Pier

William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach

Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

Hearst Ranch Winery

Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument

Hearst Castle

Elephant Seal Vista Point

Sebastian General Store

William Randolph Hearst State Park

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