California’s Central Coast features sandy beaches and one of the most breathtaking stretches of the Pacific Coast Highway. Explore iconic attractions like Hearst Castle, legendary wineries of Paso Robles and the rugged coastline of Big Sur, all just minutes from the resort. Many of these amazing attractions are what inspired the founders of The Cavalier. Learn more about its history at the link below.
Hearst Castle is just a short three-mile drive from Cavalier Oceanfront Resort and offers guests a unique glimpse into the history of one of the most famous residences in the country. This National Historic Landmark offers daily tours and is a must-see for visitors to California’s Central Coast.
The Cavalier is only a few miles from the Pacific Coast Wine Trail and Paso Robles Wine Country. Choose from over 200 wineries in the area. From Hearst Ranch Winery, which is just a few minutes away, to tasting rooms all over Paso Robles and Cambria, you're sure to find the perfect wine soaked adventure for your next vacation.
Just a short 10-minute drive north is the Elephant Seal Rookery viewing station, which offers visitors a chance to see the 17,000 elephant seals that migrate to the Piedras Blancas Rookery annually.
The Cavalier Oceanfront Resort is proud to be a recognized viewing site of The Whale Trail. Situated on the scenic Highway One, just three miles south of Hearst Castle, we offer guests and travelers an ideal spot to view these majestic creatures as they make their migration between the Gulf of Alaska and the warm waters of Baja California.
Hearst San Simeon State Park is a 3,409-square-foot park located between San Simeon and Cambria. A must-see for adventurers and naturalists, Hearst San Simeon State Park includes the Santa Rosa Creek Natural Preserve, the San Simeon Natural Preserve, and the Pa-Nu Cultural Preserve, as well as a 3.3-mile trail that runs through parts of the Washburn Campground. The scenic trail includes several picturesque overlooks and interpretive panels with information about the park’s wildlife. The park’s coastal location features rocky shore and panoramic ocean views.
See all the California Central Coast has to offer!
William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach
San Simeon City Beach
Moonstone Beach
Mission San Luis Obispo - 38 miles away
Mission San Miguel - 42 miles away
Paso Robles - 37 miles away
Old Santa Rosa Chapel
Nit Witt Ridge
Cambria Historical Museum
