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Tour this legendary estate, complete with its twenty five thousand artifacts! Hearst Castle's history goes back to 1865, when George Hearst purchased 40,000 acres of ranchland. After his mother's death in 1919, William Randolph Hearst inherited thousands of acres around San Simeon, and over time, he purchased more. The spread eventually encompassed about 250,000 acres. With architect, Julia Morgan, Hearst conceived his retreat, which ended up consisting of 165 rooms and 123 acres of gardens, terraces, pools and walkways—all built to Hearst's specifications and showcasing a legendary art collection. From experiencing what life was like as a guest of W. R. Hearst to exploring his personal collection of rare and ancient works of art, encounter the majesty and beauty of this historical treasure first-hand with a guided Hearst Castle tour.

This park features rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak. Naturalists and backpackers enjoy the solitude and freedom found along the park's trails. There are also mountain biking and equestrian trails. The best-known beach is Spooner's Cove, across from the campground. The park's name, "Mountain of Gold," comes from the golden wildflowers that bloom in spring. Wildlife in the park includes black tailed deer and the black oystercatcher. The park includes primitive and equestrian campsites.

Morro Bay Golf Course is affordable golf at its finest! Often reffered to as "Poor Man's Pebble Beach," this player friendly course offers a gracious layout featuring stunning panoramic ocean views from every hole. The number one "must play" golf course on the central coast, Morro Bay is a favorite among seniors, juniors and anyone who wants to feel like they are playing a Pebble Beach-like track at a fraction of the cost. The scenic property overlooks the quaint beach town of Morro Bay while the Pacific Ocean provides the backdrop. A round of golf played at this Central Coast icon will forever solidify your love with the game that stole your heart years ago.

Halfway between the two main California metropolises of Los Angeles and San Francisco is Paso Robles Wine Country. Located along California's famed Central Coast, the Paso Robles winegrape growing region's climate is perfect for the production of award-winning premium wines. A long growing season of warm days and cool evenings gives rise to vibrantly ripened fruit with dynamic flavor profiles that translate beautifully in your glass of Paso Robles wine.

Wine Wrangler Wine Tasting Tours

Wine Tasting Tours with visits to Hearst Castle or Paso Robles Wineries are now available from 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites.

Whales are observed year round here on the Pacific Coast! Let's go whale watching!

Morro Bay is a great destination to vacation and see the whales during your stay here at 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites. California Gray Whales, Humpback Whales, Blue Whales, Finback Whales and Orca Whales are common sightings on the Central Coast.

Visit Morro Bay Landing, Sub Sea Tours or Virg's Landing to plan your tour today!

The surf near Morro Rock offers some great beach breaks and is perfect for all skill levels.

Surfers come to Morro Bay for the big swells and consistent waves, but many wander up the beach for uncrowded areas that are north of the rock. This surfing location offers a clean break along the Central Coast and surfing is usually best on the north side of Morro Rock. Since the beach faces due west, the swells hit the sandbars and create a variety of different breaks. The best time to surf here is when the tide is medium to high and is great for beginning and intermediate surfers.

The El Moro Elfin Forest in Los Osos, adjacent to the Morro Bay estuary, is a 90-acre natural area belonging to San Luis Obispo County Parks and California State Parks. Its plant communities include coastal brackish marsh, riparian woodland fringe, pygmy oak woodland, maritime chaparral, coastal dune scrub, and oak and manzanita complex. The Elfin Forest supports more than 200 species of plants, as well as 110 kinds of birds, 22 species of mammals and 13 species of reptiles and amphibians. It is home to rare plants, butterflies, snails and birds. Chumash middens occur throughout the park.

Embarcadero 456 Inn: Your Ideal Morro Bay Stay

Book your next stay now and delight in the moment. You'll get our great service, friendly staff and great seaside.