--- title: "The Sands By The Sea, San Simeon, CA" description: "The Sands By The Sea in San Simeon, CA: Located just three minutes from Hearst Castle on the ocean side of Highway 1, this family-friendly motel offers easy access to California's beautiful coastline and sandy beaches. The San Simeon beaches are within walking distance…" canonical: https://nowah.xyz/stays/united-states/san-simeon-ca/hotels/the-sands-by-the-sea-0e7ac2071f76 --- # The Sands By The Sea, San Simeon, CA The Sands By The Sea in San Simeon, CA: Located just three minutes from Hearst Castle on the ocean side of Highway 1, this family-friendly motel offers easy access to California's beautiful coastline and sandy beaches. The San Simeon beaches are within walking distance… ## About The Sands By The Sea Located just three minutes from Hearst Castle on the ocean side of Highway 1, this family-friendly motel offers easy access to California's beautiful coastline and sandy beaches. The San Simeon beaches are within walking distance of the motel, and guests may also wish to observe the local elephant seal colony, take a wine tour in Paso Robles wine country, or go whale watching or ocean kayaking. Rooms are cosy and neat, and all are equipped with the modern conveniences of free high-speed internet access, in-room coffee, microwave, refrigerator and cable television. Guests can go for a refreshing swim in the motel's heated indoor pool after a long day of business or sightseeing, and enjoy a free continental breakfast in the adjacent restaurant. This is the perfect stop for those just passing through as well as a fantastic base for exploring the stunning California coast. ## Location 9355 Hearst Drive San Simeon, CA, United States Coordinates: 35.6133355121025, -121.145289831329 Hotel classification: 2 stars. This is not a guest review score. ## Facilities - Wi-fi — Facilities - 24-hour reception — Facilities - Indoor freshwater pool — Entertainment - Restaurant — Catering - Air conditioning in public areas — Facilities - Breakfast — Meals - Business centre — Business - Continental breakfast — Meals - Newspapers — Facilities ## Room options ### DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKING Up to 4 guests. ### DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED Up to 4 guests. ### DOUBLE STANDARD Up to 4 guests. 1 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width Bathroom; Bathtub; Direct dial telephone; TV; Shower; Mini fridge; Microwave; Tea and coffee making facilities ### DOUBLE KING SIZE BED Up to 4 guests. ### QUADRUPLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING Up to 6 guests. ### DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS Up to 4 guests. ### QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BED Up to 6 guests. ## Property photos - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 1](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_a_008.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 2](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_a_014_20251016_194917.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 3](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_a_015_20251016_194923.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 4](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_a_016_20251016_194923.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 5](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_a_017_20251016_194924.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 6](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_a_018_20251016_194924.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 7](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_a_019_20251016_194925.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 8](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_a_020_20251016_195434.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 9](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_w_002.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 10](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_w_001.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 11](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_ro_002.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 12](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_ro_005.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 13](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_ro_007.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 14](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_ro_008_20251016_195101.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 15](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_ro_009_20251016_195101.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 16](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_ro_010_20251016_195151.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 17](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_l_007.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 18](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_l_005.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 19](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_l_006.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 20](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_r_001_20251016_195423.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 21](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_ba_001_20251016_195305.jpg) - [The Sands By The Sea, photo 22](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/13/137066/137066a_hb_p_006.jpg) ## Before you confirm Room configuration, meals, cancellation terms, prices and availability are checked with your selected offer in Nowah. 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