FOGCATCHER INN, Cambria

Fogcatcher Inn - A beachfront hotel with ocean views, in-room fireplaces, and direct Moonstone Beach access

Located across from Moonstone Beach, voted one of the '10 Best Beaches in California' by USA TODAY readers, this Cambria hotel features 50 rooms and 10 suites with coastal-inspired décor. Each accommodation includes a gas fireplace, 48-inch HD TV, Keurig coffeemaker, microwave, and mini-refrigerator. The property maintains a year-round heated pool and hot tub complex with an ocean-view sundeck and fire pit. Breakfast delivery service is available Thursday through Monday from The Cow Tipper restaurant between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Fogcatcher Inn provides complimentary Wi-Fi and parking for all guests. The beachfront location positions visitors 43.5 miles from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, with direct access to Hearst Castle, the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery, and Paso Robles wine country.

Pros

Rooms feature driftwood-inspired designs and warm yellow accents reflecting the beachfront setting

Year-round heated pool complex includes a hot tub with ocean views

Sundeck with fire pit offers prime sunset viewing

Guest rooms include modern amenities like Starbucks coffee makers and HD TVs with 4 HBO and 4 ESPN channels

Cons

43.5 miles distance from nearest regional airport

Breakfast service available only Thursday through Monday