Sands By The Sea Motel

Sands By The Sea Motel guests receive full access to the fire pits, outdoor pools, and hot tub at the adjacent Cavalier Oceanfront Resort. The property provides a business centre, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine. A heated outdoor pool with a view and a shallow end is open all year, surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas. The motel also has an outdoor fireplace, a picnic area, and a grass lawn with giant board games like chess and checkers.

Each room includes a flat screen TV with satellite and cable channels, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine. Select rooms have ceiling fans, and all rooms include ironing facilities. Guest rooms come in queen and king configurations, with some designated as pet-friendly.

The Cavalier Coastal Kitchen restaurant operates on the Cavalier Oceanfront Resort site, serving breakfast and supper. The restaurant has ocean-facing windows where diners have spotted whale pods offshore. A sand volleyball court and communal fire pits are available on the beachfront lawn for guest use. Evening s'mores kits are provided by the fire pits.

Hearst Castle is 4.5 km away from the motel, and San Simeon State Park is 3 km away. W R Hearst Memorial State Beach is a 7-minute drive from the property. Moonstone Beach and the Elephant Seal viewing area are also within a short driving distance, along with coastal walking trails.

The motel allows pets without charging a pet fee. Pet-friendly rooms are offered on a first-come basis. There are no breed or size restrictions listed on property materials. The Cavalier property lawn includes designated dog walking paths.

Location: 4.5 km from Hearst Castle, 3 km from San Simeon State Park

Amenities: Full access to Cavalier Oceanfront Resort pools, fire pits, hot tub

Dining: Cavalier Coastal Kitchen with ocean views

Entertainment: Beach volleyball, giant chess, fire pits with s'mores

Pets: No pet fee, pet-friendly rooms available