Castle Inn  

On Moonstone Beach in Cambria, steps from tide pools, Leffingwell Landing and Moonstone Beach Park. About a 3-minute walk to the sand, 0.1 mi from San Simeon State Park and roughly 11.4 miles from Hearst Castle. Pet-friendly and family-friendly beachfront lodging with easy beach access.

Newly renovated, this classic coast motel sits right on the beach with broad lawns, Adirondack chairs and ocean lookouts. Many guestrooms offer partial ocean views and pillowtop beds; rooms come with a fridge, microwave, Keurig, A/C and flat-screen TV plus private baths with designer toiletries and hairdryers. Grounds now include an outdoor firepit and a wooden bench swing with ocean vistas. Free parking and on-site EV charging are available. Pool and hot tub are temporarily closed for renovation and are slated to reopen in July.

Front lawn seating for full-sunset watching, nearby tide pools to explore and picnic/barbecue areas for casual meals outdoors. Heated pool and hot tub (reopening after upgrades), outdoor firepit and bench swing for evening views, and comfortable sitting areas for people-watching and sea-breeze mornings.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi in public areas and guest rooms keeps you connected. Free on-site parking plus EV charging stations.

Complimentary self-serve breakfast daily from 7:00 AM–10:00 AM. In-room Keurig coffee makers and fridges make mornings easy, and the picnic and barbecue areas let you grill with ocean air as your backdrop.