14% off (Sale price $57.38, Reg. Price $67.50) :: Hotel at a Glance: Quality Inn San SimeonSet just off of California’s famous Highway 1, the Quality Inn San Simeon is close to some of the Central Coast’s top attractions. The hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the beach and a 7-minute drive from Hearst Castle. Free breakfast gets the day started with waffles and eggs. In-room amenities include free WiFi, along with a mini fridge and a microwave. How to unwind: with a dip in the outdoor heated pool or hot tub Seafood and steak like lobster-crusted sea bass and filet mignon are served at Manta Rey Restaurant.San Simeon, California: Elephant Seals and Hearst CastleWhen walking around the beaches of San Simeon, make sure not to trip over elephant seals. Home to an enormous population of the animals, the city’s beaches are popular spots for viewing them up close. There’s more than seal watching to do in this charming Californian city; it’s where you’ll find the opulent Hearst Castle. Tour the dream home of William Randolph Hearst, which is set on 127 acres, to see some of the castle’s more than 100 lavish rooms.There’s also no shortage of day trips to be made from San Simeon—grab a seat on the Wine Wrangler, a wine-tasting shuttle tour that takes passengers around the many vineyards in nearby Paso Robles wine country. You can also head about 10 miles south to the seaside town of Cambria for art galleries and antique shops.
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