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About the Hotel

9355 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, California, United States, 93452

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San Simeon Stay

Sands by the Sea is located off Highway 1, offering a spot to rest. It is near Hearst Castle and Cambria. The hotel is situated on a seaside bluff, steps from the Pacific Ocean. Sands by the Sea is near beaches, nature trails, and landmarks on California's Central Coast.

Rooms

The hotel includes 33 rooms, each featuring free WiFi, a flat screen TV with premium channels, a mini-refrigerator, and a microwave. Guests can select a room with one king or two queen beds. Connecting rooms are available. The hotel provides hearing and mobility accessible rooms.

Cavalier Coastal Kitchen

Cavalier Coastal Kitchen is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It has views of the Pacific Ocean and serves traditional American dishes. The restaurant features Hearst Ranch Beef and seafood. Guests can have a glass of wine, beer, or cocktail at the bar.

Central Coast Activities

Sands by the Sea is near Hearst Castle, which offers tours. The Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery is a 10-minute drive and features a viewing station. Sands by the Sea is a viewing site of The Whale Trail. The Central Coast is visited by the California Gray Whale, Humpback Whale, and Blue Whale.

Hotel Amenities

Sands by the Sea includes free WiFi, a mini-refrigerator, a coffeemaker, and a microwave in all rooms. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and free parking. Pet-friendly rooms are available.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Queen Room Two Queen Beds

2 persons

25 m²

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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King Room

2 persons

25 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

San Simeon 5.4 km

Airports

San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 70.8 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Vending machines
Fireplace

Sports & Fitness

Hiking
Cycling
Fishing

Services

Room service

Dining

Restaurant
Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Business centre

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Pool with view
Shallow end

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

9355 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, California, United States, 93452

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9355 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, California, United States, 93452

City landmarks

Landmark

Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

640 m

Landmark

Friends Of The Elephant Seal Gift Shop

640 m

Landmark

Jade Cove

640 m

Landmark

Oak Knoll Creek Beach

640 m

Landmark

San Simeon State Park

2.4 km

Park

Hearst San Simeon State Park

3.6 km

Landmark

Cambria State Marine Conservation Area

3.1 km

Beach

Leffingwell Landing

4.2 km

Park

Leffingwell Landing State Park

3.9 km

Landmark

San Simeon Bay

4.9 km

Landmark

Vista Point

5.2 km

Landmark

San Simeon Pier

5.0 km

Landmark

Nitt Witt Ridge

6.6 km

Gallery

Artifacts Gallery

6.6 km

Landmark

Riccardo Spizzamiglio Artist Studio Gallery

6.7 km

Landmark

Cambria Jailhouse

7.0 km

Nearby

Half Mile North of the Piedras Blancas Light Station.

Boucher trail

150 m

18862-18610 CA-1

San Carpoforo Creek and Beach

150 m

Restaurants

Carriage Restaurant

700 m

9290 Castillo Dr

Manta Rey Restaurant

740 m

9240 Castillo Dr

San Simeon Liquor

370 m

431 Pico Ave

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 16:00-22:00

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

is available in for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

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Sands By The Sea Motel, San Simeon

About the Hotel

San Simeon Stay

Rooms

Cavalier Coastal Kitchen

Central Coast Activities

Hotel Amenities

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Getting around

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Services

Dining

Business

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Media

Room decor

Location

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