Welcome to our charming boutique hotel located in picturesque central coast, perfect for exploring highway one, Hearst Castle and nearby attractions like Cambria Village and Paso Robles Wine country.
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Rooms
Corner Jr Suite - Hill Side
These corner junior suites are roomy and provide views of the hillsides and occasionally the area zebras outside. Along with a glowing gas fireplace, these junior suites include a king bed, an oversized bathroom and beautiful views of the surrounding rolling hillsides.
Corner Jr Suite - Ocean Side (Partial view)
These corner junior suites are roomy with partial ocean views and a glowing gas fireplace. Our junior suites include a king bed, an oversized bathroom and spectacular partial views of the Pacific Ocean.
Deluxe King Hill Side
This non-smoking room, with one king-size bed and a glowing fireplace, too. 1st or 2nd floor. Comfortable and clean, with a 50" flat panel TV. Includes a complimentary continental breakfast buffet served daily in the hotel lobby. Complimentary wireless internet access, available in guest rooms allows you to stay connected. Offering all the amenities of home, your room features a coffee maker, mini refrigerator, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and ceiling fan, table fan.
Deluxe King Ocean Side (Partial view)
Amenities
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Complimentary Parking
Plush mattress
Complimentary breakfast
50" flat panel TV
Mini-refrigerator
Luxury bed linens and towels
Alarm clock/radio
Iron/board & hair dryer
In-room coffee maker
Ceiling Fan
Additional Table Fan
Guestroom entrance Accessible by Interior Corridor
Deluxe Queen Queen
This non-smoking room has two queen-size beds and a glowing fireplace, too. 1st or 2nd floor. Comfortable and clean, with a 50" flat panel TV. Includes a complimentary continental breakfast buffet served daily in the hotel lobby. Complimentary wireless internet access, available in guest rooms allows you to stay connected. Offering all the amenities of home, your room features a coffee maker, mini refrigerator, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and ceiling fan.
Deluxe Two Queens Ocean Side (Partial view)
Amenities
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Complimentary Parking
Plush mattress
Complimentary breakfast
50" flat panel TV
Mini-refrigerator
Luxury bed linens and towels
Alarm clock/radio
Iron/board & hair dryer
In-room coffee maker
Ceiling Fan
Additional Table Fan
Guestroom entrance Accessible by Interior Corridor
Standard King
Amenities
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Complimentary Parking
Plush mattress
Complimentary breakfast
50" flat panel TV
Mini-refrigerator
Luxury bed linens and towels
Alarm clock/radio
Iron/board & hair dryer
In-room coffee maker
Ceiling Fan
Additional Table Fan
Guestroom entrance Accessible by Interior Corridor
Standard King ADA/Handicap accessible
This non-smoking room has one king-size bed, and is ADA compliant. 1st floor, comfortable and clean, with a 50" flat panel TV. Includes a complimentary continental breakfast buffet served daily in the hotel lobby. Complimentary wireless internet access, available in guest rooms allows you to stay connected. Offering all the amenities of home, your room features a coffee maker, mini refrigerator, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and ceiling fan. Standard King rooms do not offer ocean views. Please call the hotel and specify if you need a roll-in shower.
Standard Queen Queen
This non-smoking room has two queen-size beds. Comfortable and clean, with a 50" flat panel TV. Includes a complimentary continental breakfast buffet served daily in the hotel lobby. Complimentary wireless internet access, available in guest rooms allows you to stay connected. Offering all the amenities of home, your room features a coffee maker, mini refrigerator, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and ceiling fan.
About Us
The Preeminent Choice in San Simeon Hotels near Hearst Castle
Whether searching San Simeon hotels in particular, or just seeing where Highway One takes you, set your sights on The Morgan at San Simeon Hotel. Our unique gem of a boutique hotel is just a stone's throw from California's Central Coast. The Morgan's ambiance is inviting and welcoming - and all just minutes from historic Hearst Castle and remarkable attractions such as the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery.
At the midpoint between Los Angeles and San Francisco along the famed Highway One, our Hearst Castle hotel is perfect for a weekend getaway to explore the region. Simply looking for storied accommodations for your Highway One journey? We are perfect for that, too. Not far from our hotel, shop at Cambria Village or explore the Paso Robles Wine Country. Explore the beaches and parklands of Moonstone Beach or Morro Bay.
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Attractions
Hearst Castle
Experience firsthand the incredible genius of our namesake, Julia Morgan, at majestic Hearst Castle in San Simeon. Designed by Ms. Morgan in 1919, Hearst Castle was originally the home of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. The stunning Revival architecture, 165 opulent rooms and sheer size of the estate are a testament to the ambition and grandeur of the man himself. Today, Hearst Castle is a National Historic Landmark.
A variety of Hearst Castle tours are offered daily, all of which include the 40-minute film "Hearst Castle - Building the Dream" presented at the Visitor Center before the tour begins. In addition to daily tours, Hearst Castle offers a number of seasonal and evenings tours throughout the year. Choose our Hearst Castle hotel to stay less than 4 miles from the Visitor Center.
Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery
The northern elephant seals near San Simeon will captivate you with their big brown eyes, permanent smiles and endlessly watchable behavior. Just don't expect a quiet visit - the rookery can be a symphony of whimpers, grunts and squeals most any time of year. From just a few dozen, the rookery is now home to over 17,000 elephant seals, and the sight of them playing along the rocky shores of the bay is one you won't soon forget.
Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery is open every day of the year and is always admission free. During your visit, look for the "Friends of the Elephant Seals" docents in blue jackets, who are happy to answer any questions and share fun facts about the elephant seals.
Paso Robles Wine Country
The Morgan at San Simeon is one of the closest coastal hotels near Paso Robles Wine Country. Named for its local oak trees, El Paso de Robles, "The Pass of the Oaks", Paso Robles is home to more than 180 wineries and 26,000 vineyard acres that focus on premium wine production. Luckily for guests of The Morgan Hotel, Paso Robles Wine Country is an easy drive from our San Simeon hotel at less than 30 miles away.
Cambria, California
The seaside village of Cambria offers coastal travelers a near endless array of attractions and entertainment, all just minutes from The Morgan San Simeon. Explore the picturesque village at a leisurely pace, taking in the scenic store fronts on one side and the vast beauty of the Pacific Ocean on the other. Cambria Village is as much an artists' colony as a town, so you know that every visit will bring something new and rewarding.
popular attractions in Cambria, California include:
Art Galleries - local artists from around the Central Coast come to Cambria to display their latest pieces and meet other art enthusiasts.
Antique Shopping - antiques of every era and style can be found in Cambria Village
Restaurants - find your pick of restaurants for any taste and budget just a few miles down the road in Cambria
Moonstone Beach - Situated at Cambria's north side and only 3 miles from our San Simeon hotel, Moonstone Beach is as romantic as it is beautiful
When looking for hotels near Cambria, find a superior stay at The Morgan at San Simeon.
Moonstone Beach
Roughly three miles from the Morgan at San Simeon lies this stretch of outdoor paradise. Spend a day swimming in the Pacific Ocean, searching for shells, starfish or moonstone, or take a stroll along the boardwalk for a relaxing evening with the ones you love. Grab a bite to eat and bring it to the beach for the ultimate picnic experience. While there, you're sure to catch a glimpse of the sea otters and sea lions frolicking in the waves. Cap off the evening exploring the village of Cambria before returning to the hotel and relaxing fireside. A visit to Moonstone Beach is really the ideal way to embrace simplicity and feel your stresses melt away.
Piedras Blancas Light Station
Go back in time to the lonely and blustery life of the lighthouse keeper with a visit to the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse. First lit on February 15, 1875, to guide ships along the Central Coast of California, the 100-foot-high lighthouse operated for 100 years. In 1975, the tower was automated and the station went unmanned. In the fall of 2001, the Bureau of Land Management began restoring the light station and grounds.
Piedras Blancas Light Station has been congressionally designated an Outstanding Natural Area. Teeming with wildlife, the surrounding area is home to elephant seals, otters, peregrine falcons, harbor seals and California sea lions; and if you go during whale season you might spot a mother and calf as they make their way north.
Tours of the light station are offered Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, except federal holidays. Meet at the former Piedras Blancas Motel, located 1.5 miles north of the light station