Cambria Shores Inn in Cambria, California

Cambria Shores Inn sits directly across from Moonstone Beach and its boardwalk, with ocean views from the property's lawn and Adirondack chairs. The hotel has sun umbrellas, outdoor furniture, a picnic area, a sun terrace, and a garden. Moonstone Beach is a few steps away, and the boardwalk runs the length of the shore.

The inn has standard king rooms, king rooms with partial sea view, standard queen rooms, double or twin rooms, and queen rooms with two queen beds and partial ocean view. Rooms have private bathrooms and gas fireplaces, and some rooms include a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, dishes, and silverware. Some rooms have a private patio; wheelchair-accessible rooms have a toilet with grab rails, and family rooms, allergy-free rooms, and board games and puzzles are available.

A continental breakfast basket is delivered to every room in the morning. Madeline's Wine Tasting is attached to the property and offers wine, beer, and a limited food menu with views of Moonstone Beach. The hotel serves complimentary glasses of wine at check-in, cookies at 3 p.m., and brownies at 5 p.m., and has an espresso bar for specialty coffee drinks and pastries.

Dogs are welcome at the inn, which provides pet bowls, towels, blankets, homemade dog biscuits, and a take-home gift bag with a silicone bowl, flashlight, and poop bag dispenser. The grassy areas and lawn chairs are open to guests with dogs, and the boardwalk along Moonstone Beach is a place to walk them. Dogs are not permitted on the beach itself because it is a protected marine sanctuary.

Hearst Castle is 11 km from the hotel, and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 62 km away. Downtown Cambria is about a mile from the inn, with shops and restaurants within walking distance. The hotel offers free on-site private parking, accessible parking, a business centre, and fax/photocopying; a concierge service handles local recommendations and tickets.

Location: Directly across from Moonstone Beach and boardwalk

Rooms: Fireplaces, kitchenettes, and partial ocean views

Dining: Breakfast basket and Madeline's Wine Tasting on site

Pet-Friendly: Dog bowls, homemade dog biscuits, and take-home gift bag

Nearby: Hearst Castle 11 km away

Parking: Free on-site private parking and accessible parking