Hotels on the beach in Cambria, United States
Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts in Cambria. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in June 2026.
The List 11 Amazing Beach Hotels in Cambria
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1 Little Sur Inn
Cambria
Located just outside of Big Sur and 6.8 mi from Hearst Castle, Little Sur Inn is an oceanfront property and serves a daily complimentary continental breakfast. All guest rooms feature free WiFi. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each guest room in Little Sur Inn. Guest rooms include a seating area, a gas fireplace, a refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee machine. Select rooms offer full or partial ocean views. Full ocean view rooms boast patios on the first floor and balconies on the second floor, and include complimentary binoculars and robes. San Luis Obispo County wineries are 15 minutes’ drive away from Little Sur Inn. The Fiscalini Hiking Ranch is 2 mi from the property. Nitt Witt Ridge is just 1.5 mi away.
Address 6190 Moonstone Beach Drive Show on map -
2 Sand Pebbles Inn
Cambria
Rooms at this beachfront inn offer a fireplace and free WiFi. Moonstone Beach Boardwalk is adjacent to the property. The spacious rooms at Sand Pebbles Inn include a flat-screen cable TV with a DVD player. A microwave, small fridge, and coffee-machine are also available. Some boast ocean views. Hearst Castle is 25 minutes’ drive from the Inn Sand Pebbles. Opolo Vineyards and other Paso Robles Wineries are 40 minutes’ drive away.
Address 6252 Moonstone Beach Drive Show on map -
3 Cambria Shores Inn
Cambria
Located in Cambria, a few steps from Moonstone Beach, Cambria Shores Inn provides accommodations with a garden and free private parking. Among the facilities at this property are a business center and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain rooms at the property have a patio with a sea view. Guest rooms at the hotel include a flat-screen TV with cable channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Cambria Shores Inn offers an à la carte or continental breakfast. The accommodation has a sun terrace. San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 39 miles away.
Address 6276 Moonstone Beach Drive Show on map- Pets are welcome
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4 Blue Dolphin Inn
Cambria
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean on Moonstone Beach, this inn is 10 minutes’ drive to Hearst Castle. A fireplace and bathrobes are provided in all rooms. Moonstone Boardwalk is 100 feet away. Offering a flat-screen TV, every room is styled in refined wood furnishings and shades of blue, cream and bright white accents. Select rooms feature a full or partial ocean view at Blue Dolphin Inn. San Simeon State Park is 10 minutes’ drive away from Blue Dolphin Inn. Elephant Seal Beach is 15 minutes’ drive away.
Address 6470 Moonstone Beach Drive Show on map -
5 Cambria Beach Lodge
Cambria
Located across the street from Moonstone Beach, off Highway 1, this Cambria hotel offers free WiFi and serves a daily continental breakfast. San Simeon State Park is 5 minutes’ drive away. Free parking is provided. All rooms at Cambria Beach Lodge feature over-sized showers and beach-inspired décor including sun bleached floors. A flat-screen HD TV with premium cable channels, a seating area and boutique bath amenities are included in all guest rooms. Select rooms include a fireplace. A sun terrace with deck chairs overlooking the Pacific Ocean is available for guest relaxation. Guests can explore the many cycling paths and hiking trails nearby the property. Hearst Castle is 5 mi away from this hotel. Paso Robles Wine Country is less than 30 minutes’ drive away.
Address 6180 Moonstone Beach Drive Show on map- Pets are welcome
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6 Moonstone Landing
Cambria
Located just outside of Big Sur and 6.8 mi from Hearst Castle, Moonstone Landing is an oceanfront property that serves a continental breakfast. All guest rooms feature free WiFi. All guest rooms offer a full or partial ocean view. Guest rooms include a flat screen TV, a seating area, a gas fireplace, a refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee machine. Oceanfront rooms include binoculars and bathrobes. Select rooms offer a spa bath, a patio, or balcony. Guests can relax in the hot tub and outdoor patio area. The beach is located across the street from the Moonstone Landing. San Luis Obispo County wineries are 15 minutes’ drive away from Moonstone Landing. The Fiscalini Hiking Ranch is 2 mi from the property. Nitt Witt Ridge is just 1.5 mi away.
Address 6240 Moonstone Beach Drive Show on map -
7 White Water
Cambria
Located along the north end of Moonstone Beach Boardwalk and just 1 minutes' walk to the beach, this oceanfront Cambria hotel offers guest rooms with free WiFi and serves a daily continental breakfast. Moonstone Beach Park is less than 1 mi away. A seating area and a cable TV are provided in each room at White Water. A gas fireplace and partial ocean or mountain views are also featured. Select rooms offer a spa bath. In the morning, coffee and croissants are delivered to the room. Hearst Castle is 10 minutes’ drive away. Paso Robles is 45 minutes’ drive away from White Water.
Address 6736 Moonstone Beach Dr Show on map- Pets are welcome
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8 Cambria Landing Inn and Suites
Cambria
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this Cambria, California hotel is only 20 minutes south of Hearst Castle. Cambria Landing Inn and Suites offers guest rooms with free WiFi. All rooms are individually decorated and features a gas log fireplace, a seating area, and a TV with cable channels. The village of Cambria and Piedras Blancas Lighthouse are both within 15 minutes’ drive of Cambria Landing Inn and Suites. San Simeon State Park is 5 minutes’ drive from this hotel and Morro Rock is within 30 minutes’ drive away.
Address 6530 Moonstone Beach Drive Show on map- Pets are welcome
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9 Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
Cambria
Located 3 mi from Cambria town center, Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach is a beachfront hotel features an outdoor heated pool. It offers spacious rooms equipped with free WiFi. A gift shop is located on-site. All guest rooms offer an in-room fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and an private bathroom. A 24-hour reception is offered to guests of Cambria Fireside Inn. A gift shop with snacks and drinks is available. Harmony Cellars Winery is 7.5 mi away. Hearst Castle is 10 minutes’ drive from Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach. Piedras Blancas Lighthouse is 18 minutes’ drive away.
Address 6700 Moonstone Beach Drive Show on map- Heated pool
- Pets are welcome
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10 Fogcatcher Inn
Cambria
This country-style hotel, located across from Moonstone Beach Park in Cambria, California. It features an outdoor pool, hot tub and beach-themed guest rooms with a fireplace and free WiFi. A microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker are provided in the rooms at the Fogcatcher Inn. Each features views of the tropical gardens. The front desk of this Cambria hotel is open 24 hours a day. San Simeon State Park is 5 minutes' drive from the Cambria Fogcatcher Inn. The art collections at the Hearst Castle Estate are 6.4 miles away.
Address 6400 Moonstone Beach Drive Show on map- Pets are welcome
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11 Pelican Inn & Suites
Cambria
Offering views of the North Pacific Ocean, Pelican Inn & Suites is steps away from Moonstone Beach. Uniquely decorated guest rooms and a seasonal outdoor pool are offered. A microwave, refrigerator and coffee facilities are provided in every room at this oceanfront hotel. Free WiFi and cable TV are also included. All rooms offer a fireplace. Guests can take a dip in the hotel's spa pool. Concierge services and a 24-hour front desk are available. San Simeon State Park is 2 miles from Cambria Pelican Inn & Suites. Hearst Castle is 7 minutes' drive away from the hotel.
Address 6316 Moonstone Beach Drive Show on map- Heated pool
- Pets are welcome
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