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Moonstone Landing

Moonstone Landing, a family owned and operated 29 unit boutique property, is located on Moonstone Beach in the resort village of Cambria. Our beachfront property is just minutes away from Hearst Castle and the southern entrance to Big Sur. Moonstone Landing provides peaceful and romantic Cambria accommodations for our guests and has earned the coveted “3 Diamond” rating from AAA. In addition, Moonstone Landing has been honored with “The Most Scenic View Around” from Arrington Bed and Breakfast Journal as well as voted one of the Top 15 B&B Country Inns in Arrington’s 2003 Book of Lists.

Whether you are planning a weekend beach getaway, an extended Central Coast vacation, or making the trip from LA to San Francisco and are in need of lodging, add Moonstone Landing to your itinerary. The views can’t be beat!

On The Beach

An upscale, casual and romantic beach-front hotel, located at the foot of the Cayucos Pier, a skip to the sand and surf. The perfect location to walk to any of the activities and dining enjoyed in Cayucos. Of beachfront hotels, On The Beach Bed & Breakfast offers all the amenities without the additional costs: free wireless, rooftop hot tub spa deck, complimentary evening beverages and a staff who cater to the hotel guests without being stuffy. While Cayucos surfers and boogie boarders skim the waves, lovers stroll the pier, children frolic on the beach, you can sit and sip local award winning wines enjoying the Cayucos beach sunset on your own private balcony, overlooking the sea at On The Beach Bed & Breakfast. We offer all the amenities our luxury status implies – while retaining the laidback beach atmosphere so sought after by those coming to Cayucos.

On The Beach Bed & Breakfast’s ideal location makes for the ultimate California Central Coast vacation or weekend getaway. Our hotel is located just a short drive to Hearst Castle, fabulous wineries, and so much more.

9 Iron Inn

The 9 Iron Inn Bed and Breakfast is nestled on the green carpeted bluffs of Cambria and overlooks the Pacific Ocean near Hearst Castle. You will be welcomed with unexpected luxury and gracious hospitality in a setting beside the sea with such extraordinary beauty that you may never want to leave.

Our spacious dining room and lounge offer a spectacular view of the pounding Central Coast surf and the rugged California coast. Exquisite sunsets are especially lovely during the fall season. Each morning guests are served a delectable gourmet breakfast. A great way to start the day.

Blue Dolphin Inn

Blue Dolphin Inn in Cambria offers hotel guests a spectacular oceanfront location with a more sophisticated environment. Located directly on Moonstone Beach, accommodations at the Blue Dolphin provide all the amenities you will need to relax and take in all the sights and sounds of Coastal California. In addition to our beautifully appointed guestrooms, the Inn features six unique oceanfront specialty rooms. Each of these unique rooms showcases a location in the world where dolphins are found in abundance: our way of celebrating these amazing creatures. Blue Dolphin Inn is ideal for couples or groups of friends interested in quality time together against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.

For great views, romantic lodging, beautiful beaches and more, book your California Central Coast vacation at the Blue Dolphin Inn on Moonstone Beach Drive in Cambria.

Pelican Inn & Suites

Welcome to the newly renovated Pelican Inn and Suites on Moonstone Beach Drive in Cambria, California. We have recently completed a beautiful renovation of our hotel. The new rooms were inspired by the rugged beauty of Moonstone Beach, with views of waves crashing and sea lions basking. The light and natural woods maintain cohesiveness with nature. Modern, yet comfortable linens paired with neutral tones allow the ocean view to remain the focus. The artwork in the room draws on touches of nature from a natural sea fan, to the area’s famous pines and cypress trees. The surroundings beckon you spend an entire afternoon reading and relaxing while taking in the breathtaking scenery of Moonstone Beach.

Our guest will enjoy a full cooked buffet breakfast in the morning, and wine, cheese and dessert in the evening, along with a heated pool and complimentary WiFi. We are a 100% smoke free hotel. We invite you to learn more by visiting us at www.pelicansuites.com.

San Luis Bay Inn

High on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, San Luis Bay Inn has one of the most breath taking views on the Central Coast of California. The San Luis Bay Inn is located high above the Pacific shore, wrapped in the Santa Lucia Mountains with the lapping ocean at your doorsteps. You awake to misty mornings, bright sunny afternoons, and the invigorating aroma of the ocean. San Luis Bay Inn is a “Silver Crown” vacation destination, and one of the premier vacation ownership resorts in the world. Hospitality is our main concern and we would like to ensure that you have a relaxing and enjoyable experience while vacationing with us.

Best Western Plus Fireside Inn

The romantic charm of a seaside village is exactly what you’ll find at our Best Western hotel on California’s unforgettable Central Coast. Our seaside Cambria hotel is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty including uncrowded beaches and bluff-top nature trails. The sunsets overlooking the shimmering Pacific Ocean are nothing short of captivating and the local points of interest are said to be both educational and thrilling.

Be sure to allocate significant time in your vacation itinerary for extraordinary tours and sightseeing excursions, such as Cambria wine tours, whale watching expeditions, touring the Hearst Castle and more. Guests of our Cambria hotel enjoy elegantly appointed guest rooms and amenities that include a complimentary continental breakfast, a heated pool and spa and high-speed Internet access in every guest room of the Best Western. California shopping and dining are close at hand as well, and our location is just right to help you experience all the charm of Cambria points of interest. Guests of both the Fireside Inn and FogCatcher Inn are invited on the first Friday of each month to attend a wine tasting event featuring local wineries from the 46 West Wine Region. The tasting is held at the FogCatcher Inn along Moonstone Beach Drive.

The Best Western Plus Fireside Inn hotel is located along Cambria’s famous Moonstone Beach Drive, halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Beach House Bed & Breakfast

The Beach House Bed and Breakfast, featured in Sunset magazine, is located in the cozy village of Cambria CA, just minutes south of the famed Hearst Castle along California’s stunning Central Coast. It is the perfect place to take your shoes off and just relax. In fact, call it your home away from home. The B&B is situated just across the street from the ocean where the views are unsurpassed. At the Beach House Bed & Breakfast, all rooms are individually decorated, each with its own television and private bathroom. There are two full ocean view suites, one with a wood burning fireplace, Jacuzzi tub and a private second floor deck.

The Beach House Bed and Breakfast is located just off Highway 1 along Moonstone Beach Drive in the picturesque village of Cambria in California’s romantic Central Coast region.

Baywood Inn

Whether you are planning a romantic getaway for two, an overnight stay, or an adventurous vacation, Baywood Inn bed and breakfast has a room just right for you. We know that not everyone has the same taste, so we have created 18 unique living spaces, each with a fireplace, and each with its own personality. You can enjoy a scenic bay view from our comfortable rooms or spacious 1-bedroom suites.

The Baywood Inn is located on 2nd St. in Baywood Park close to Morro Bay State Park, making the ideal lodging choice for those vacationers planning a trip through Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo and this beautiful area of California’s Central Coast Region.

Back Bay Inn

Small and private, the Back Bay Inn is located on the water at the quiet south end of Morro Bay in Baywood Park. At the Back Bay Inn, all 13 rooms command spectacular and inspiring vistas of the back bay’s mirror-like waters and the beautiful coastal mountains of Montana de Oro State Park. Your room will feature either a cozy fireplace, balcony or a lanai, and will provide the ideal backdrop for a perfect romantic vacation. As a waterfront inn at Morro Bay, in the nature preserve community of Baywood Park, you’ll be lodging close to nature at the Back Bay Inn. Parks and nature reserves dot the area, among them Morro Bay State Park, Morro Bay Bird Sanctuary, Montana de Oro State Park and Sweet Springs Bird Sanctuary. Los Osos / Baywood Park is the perfect base camp for hiking, bird watching, biking, and wine tasting adventures. Enjoy biking and hiking trails that follow the rugged Central California Coastline, with views beyond description.

If you’re planning a Morro Bay area weekend getaway or vacation, plan on staying at the Back Bay Inn and relax knowing you made the right lodging choice.