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Cambria Beachfront Hotel on Moonstone Beach with Heated Pool
Pelican Inn & Suites sits on Moonstone Beach Drive in Cambria, CA. Every room has an easy-start gas fireplace, upscale bath products, and pampering robes. Mornings start with complimentary pastries and SLO Roasted Coffee in the lobby. The heated pool and on-site AP by the Sea Tasting Room pour Ancient Peaks estate wines on weekends.
What You Get
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A stay at Pelican Inn & Suites on Moonstone Beach Drive in Cambria with direct beach access and a heated pool
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Gas fireplace in every room and suite with upscale bath products and pampering robes included at no extra cost
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Complimentary breakfast each morning with fresh pastries, seasonal fruit, and SLO Roasted Coffee in the lobby
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AP by the Sea Tasting Room on-site pouring Ancient Peaks estate wines from the Margarita Vineyard, open weekends
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Hearst Castle and Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery are both within easy reach north along Highway 1
Plan Your Stay
Amenities
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Heated Pool & Spa
Balconies or Terraces
Direct beach access to Moonstone Beach
Heated Pool & Spa: Outdoor pool and spa on-site
Complimentary Wi-Fi: Hotel-wide wireless internet for all guests
Complimentary Parking: Free on-site self parking every stay
Accessible Rooms: ADA-compliant rooms per Title III guidelines
Gas Fireplace: Easy-start gas fireplace in every room and suite
Balconies or Terraces: Select rooms and suites with private balconies
Luxury Bath Products: Upscale bath amenities and pampering robes
Complimentary Breakfast: Pastries, seasonal fruit, and SLO Roasted Coffee
AP by the Sea Tasting Room: Estate wines from Ancient Peaks, open weekends
Pacifica Perks Loyalty Program: Free loyalty program for Pacifica Hotels properties
Direct beach access to Moonstone Beach: Steps to the Moonstone Beach boardwalk
Breakfast: Complimentary breakfast with pastries, seasonal fruit
On-site dining: The Cow Tipper restaurant at sister property serving breakfast with
Room Details
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Traditional King Room
Partial View King Suite
Ocean View King Suite
Traditional King Room
Occupancy: 1x King Bed
Sleeps 2 guests
Room amenities: Gas Fireplace, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Luxury Robes
Partial View King Suite
Occupancy: 1x King Bed
Sleeps 2 guests
Room amenities: Partial View, Gas Fireplace, Complimentary Wi-Fi
Ocean View King Suite
Occupancy: 1x King Bed
Sleeps 2 guests
Room amenities: Ocean View, Gas Fireplace, Complimentary Wi-Fi
Getting There
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Nearest Airport: Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) — 114 miles away
Location Highlights
Hearst Castle
Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery
Morro Bay
Hearst San Simeon State Park
Attractions Nearby
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Hearst Castle(11 mi from hotel) — A 127-acre National Historic Landmark with more than 150 rooms, a Neptune Pool, and a vast Spanish Colonial Revival art collection.
Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery(3.4 mi from hotel) — Free, open-daily roadside viewing of a year-round northern elephant seal colony -- one of the best wildlife spots on the California coast.
Morro Bay(24 mi from hotel) — Harbor town anchored by the ancient 576-ft Morro Rock, with sea otters, nature trails, and a natural history museum.
Moonstone Beach(0.1 mi from hotel) — A 1-mile boardwalk at the hotel's doorstep where guests collect moonstones, jade, and sea glass, with tidepools at Leffingwell Landing.
Hidden Gems
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Hearst San Simeon State Park(2.7 mi from hotel) — A 2,309-acre coastal park with a 3.3-mile trail, scenic overlooks, and a wheelchair-accessible seasonal-wetland segment.
Fiscalini Ranch Trails(14.3 mi from hotel) — A locals-favorite trail network along the Cambria coastline, including the Bluff Trail, popular for hiking and biking away from tourist crowds.
Trip Ideas
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Hearst Castle & Elephant Seals Day Trip — Drive Highway 1 north to watch elephant seals at Piedras Blancas, then tour the 127-acre Hearst Castle estate and Neptune Pool.
Cambria Coastal & Wine Afternoon — Hunt for moonstones on the boardwalk, taste Ancient Peaks estate wines at AP by the Sea on-site, then walk to Moonstone Cellars downtown.
How It Works
1.Select Your Stay — Choose your room type directly from the options listed.
2.Pick Your Dates — Use the calendar to find available days for your selection.
3.Instant Confirmation — Your booking is instantly confirmed with the hotel, guaranteeing they have your details and are expecting your arrival.
Image credits
Hearst Castle — King of Hearts / CC BY-SA · source