The Washburn primitive campground is also accessed through the San Simeon Creek Campground entrance station. This campground is approximately 1 mile inland from the beach on a plateau overlooking the Santa Lucia mountains as well as the Pacific Ocean. Facilities here include a fire ring and picnic table at each campsite, water spigots, chemical flush toilets and use of the dump station and water fill-up.
Campground Reservations
Washburn campground is subject to reservation from March 15 to September 30. Reservations can be made at (805) 927-2020.
The San Simeon Creek Campground offers 115 vacation campsites for tent camping or recreational vehicles. The maximum length for an RV is 35 feet. Facilities at San Simeon Creek Campground include a fire ring and picnic table at each campsite. There are no hook-ups but water spigots are available throughout the campground. Restrooms with flush toilets and coin operated showers, a dump station and water fill-up for RV’s, and pay phones are also provided for campers convenience. Firewood is also available for sale from the campground host.
Recreational activities include camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, surfing, beachcombing, bird watching and whale watching. The Junior Ranger Program is a regularly scheduled interpretive program for children. Interpretive walks of the San Simeon Trail may also be available. Information regarding the locations and scheduled time of interpretive programs is available by calling Hearst San Simeon State Park at (805) 927-2035.
Campground Reservations
Reservations for San Simeon Creek Campground can be made between March 15 to September 30 by calling 1-800-444-PARK. For all other dates, the campground is “first come, first serve” for camping spots.
A great getaway for everyone, including your pets. Located in the quaint village of Cambria, you will enjoy warm and friendly hospitality at a very reasonable rate. Visit us, and with your savings you can enjoy even more of our beautiful village just steps away, guaranteed to please everyone’s fancy. Our priority? Making your stay a pleasant and comfortable one with a keen eye on protecting our environment. By choosing the Creekside Inn for your Cambria accommodations, we know you would appreciate being a part of a safe and healthy environment. Your reservation at Creekside Inn is a contribution towards a greener future.
The Creekside Inn is located along Cambria’s Main St., giving you easy access to the wide variety of vacation activities and attractions this area of the Central Coast has to offer including wine tasting in Paso Robles, great shopping and dining, romantic beaches, and the amazing Hearst Castle in nearby San Simeon.
Castle Inn is a throwback destination ideal for families or friends looking for simple accommodation adjacent to a beautiful stretch of California coastline. Built in the 1950’s, Castle Inn offers a perfect location to enjoy the nightly sunsets and fun activities poolside or seaside. Memories are sure to be made while staying at this fun and friendly inn.
Bill and Janis welcome you to the Dreydon House Bed and Breakfast, set deep into the midst of scented Lodge Hill pines surrounding Cambria with relaxing sights and sounds not far from the Pacific Ocean. They are 22 year residents of Cambria and Bill used to be a Hearst Castle Guide. From our B&B, it’s a short walk to Lampton Cliffs Park where you can stay and relax by the ocean and tide pools. Enjoy the trails! It is a short walk to the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. Sea otters, gulls and whales can be seen. Enjoy nearby Moonstone Beach with its boardwalk, restaurants and art galleries. It’s a short drive to the North where you’ll find, Hearst Castle, Elephant Seals, and the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse.
For comfort and quality in the heart of picturesque Cambria, choose the Dreydon House Bed & Breakfast.
Facing the Pacific Ocean from picturesque Moonstone Beach Drive, Captain’s Cove Inn offers a refreshing escape from everyday life. With its five unique rooms, Captain’s Cove is a boutique inn offering you privacy, comfort and a charming vacation destination. We invite you to experience the romance of Captain’s Cove, the charm of Cambria, and the natural beauty the Central Coast of California is famous for. Captain’s Cove is a perfect place to relax and unwind on your trip. Enjoy our oceanfront patio or take the beach chairs, provided with your room, across to the beach and watch a spectacular sunset.
If your California Central Coast vacation plans include Cambria accommodations and a perfect day at the beach, put Captain’s Cove on your to-do list.
Nestled in the quaint town of Cambria, located on California’s picturesque Central Coast, El Colibri Boutique Hotel & Spa is an escape for those looking to relax, unwind and rejuvenate their body and soul. The Cambria hotel property is just a short drive from the acclaimed Paso Robles wine country and a short walk from the beach, making this the ideal setting for a weekend getaway and escape from everyday life. Created in the spirit of pampering, replenishing and tranquility, setting a new standard for comfort and style in Cambria, the El Colibri Boutique Hotel & Spa is the perfect recipe for relaxation and romance.
El Colibri Boutique Hotel & Spa is located along beautiful Moonstone Beach Drive, just off Highway 1 and halfway between the Bay Area and Los Angeles. Our wonderful hotel and spa makes an ideal home-base for all your California Central Coast vacation activities.
Escape to Paradise at the Cambria Shores Inn . . . you deserve it. Our accommodations are pristine. The atmosphere quiet & comfortable. Special attractions incude gourmet dining and unique shops in the beautiful village of Cambria, touring Paso Robles Wine Country, an incredible experience of the Hearst Castle… so much to do in the small quaint village of Cambria!
We are located on Moonstone Beach Drive, just off Highway 1. Whether you are planning a weekend getaway, making the trip from LA to San Francisco, or need lodging for your extended Central Coast vacation, check into the Cambria Shores Inn at beautiful Moonstone Beach.
Our “Old Farm House” has been completely remodeled as Cambria’s newest Bed & Breakfast. Situated on eight rural acres on Main Street and Santa Rosa Creek Road you are a short walk to Cambria’s East Village. Two miles to the beach, 7 miles to Hearst Castle and close to Central Coast wineries. Take the free shuttle to the beach boardwalk or stroll to some of the Central Coast’s finest restaurants. Enjoy the San Simeon Loop trail, East West Ranch Boardwalk or many other local scenic hiking opportunities.
We invite you to come visit us at the Fog’s End B&B in Cambria and enjoy your Central Coast vacation.
Cambria’s Her Castle is a large, lovely home nestled in the woods just south of the Cambria, downtown and nearby famous Highway 1. Bill and Eleanor Seavey purchased it in 2004–our first guests stayed with us in mid-2005. Ours Cambria bed and breakfast sits in an absolutely stunning setting overlooking the surrounding hillsides–green in winter and spring, and amber in the summer and fall. Nature abounds nearby, with deer and raccoons visiting often. Dozens of species of birds frequent our decks seeking “handouts,” including brightly plumed woodpeckers, jays and sparrows. Monterey pines, redwoods and cypress grow within our small estate and provide shade cover and a tranquil scene.
Her Castle is located on Londonderry Lane in Cambria, giving you easy access to the wide variety of vacation attractions and activities offered in this beautiful section of California’s scenic Central Coast, including wine tasting, romantic beaches, galleries, and fantastic boutique shopping.
