Hotel at a Glance: El Colibri Hotel & Spa

This beautiful boutique hotel appears to be taken out of a photograph of a picturesque Tuscan landscape. El Colibri Hotel & Spa welcomes its guests with luxury amenities and elegant decor, making it the go-to place to take rest on the Moonstone Beach. This TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice hotel has everything one might need for an upscale getaway.

• Luxury lodging: The guest rooms are decorated in warm, inviting hues, filled with natural lighting, and fine amenities like plush beds, HD TVs, and fireplaces in each suite.
• Nest Spa invites guests to indulge in a variety of massage modalities such as hot stone, reflexology, aromatherapy, and more. The spa features private treatment rooms, an outdoor hot tub, two steam rooms, separate bathrooms, and showers.
• Nectar Wine Bar offers a brand-new Tap Wall with two wine and two beer options.

• Take in the sea breeze: From the hotel’s doors, it’s only a short trek to the Moonstone Beach beach and the scenic boardwalk; beach cruiser rentals are available at an additional fee.

• Due to California ordinances the Nest spa, Nectar Wine Bar, and hot tub are closed until further notice

Cambria, California: Coastal Village with Art Galleries, Beachfront Hikes, and Elephant Seals

The coastal town of Cambria lies about 10 miles south of San Simeon, midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Though the village is small, it has a host of attractions, including 30 art galleries in the downtown area and an oceanfront boardwalk at Moonstone Beach.

Just 11 miles north lies the famed Hearst Castle, the enormous estate that once belonged to newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. The building took more than 25 years to complete, has more than 150 elaborate rooms, and houses an astounding collection of Spanish and Italian art and antiques. Tours crisscross the 127-acre estate throughout the day, acquainting visitors with the grand rooms, cottages, kitchens, and libraries.