HomeCaliforniaSan Simeon › Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,586 Google reviews · Oceanfront wedding venue in San Simeon, California · 0.3 mi to the sand

Ocean view

Relaxed rooms in an oceanfront hotel offering an outdoor pool, a hot tub & a restaurant.

Plan your tour

  • Setting oceanfront venue, 0.3 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Phone +1 805-927-4688
  • Website cavalierresort.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

9415 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA 93452

Get directions Instagram · Facebook

On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Cavalier Oceanfront Resort and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🌊 Ocean Views 2 mentions

“Ocean view room is absolutely the must!”

More venues with ocean views →

🔥 Beach Bonfire 4 mentions

“The three oceanfront fire pits are lit every night and they have s'mores kits if you are interested.”

More venues with beach bonfire →

What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 1,586 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 5 mentions

“Beautiful, peaceful, and very clean resort with stunning oceanfront views.”

👣 toes-in-the-sand ceremony 3 mentions

“If we ever come again, we might look into booking a room right on the ocean because kids were loud at the volleyball court- shouting and using profanity.”

From the reviews

Very nice view from the ocean and very nice room. But in my opinion why would you put drinks and treats each for 5$. I also want to say they give you a fan. Still nice. I mean very nice for 2 people! Hope this helped- ✨️

★★★★☆ — Deanna, Apr 2026

We had a wonderful stay! The hotel is a little outdated, but we loved it because it didn’t look fake or just quickly renovated. It was very cozy. We got a room with a fire place, which was so pleasant to sit in front of after a full day out at Hearst Castle- that is why we passed by San Simeon.

★★★★★ — Neli, Apr 2026

The rooms are a little dated, but if you can get past that and realize you’re there for the atmosphere, you’re golden. The views certainly didn’t disappoint. Was nice having an in-room fireplace. We made good use of that during our stay. It was convenient having the restaurant right there for the first night.

★★★★★ — Joe, Jun 2026

This place with the staff and the flexibility made my stay there absolutely amazing not saying it did, but if any problems arise, they were prompt to rectify. Spoke with multiple staff, up front and some workers on the grounds.

★★★★★ — Joseph, Apr 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about the wedding and the setting. Read all 1,586 reviews →

Getting married at Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

Check wedding info on their site

More beach venues near San Simeon

Coast Riders Inn

4.8 ★★★★★ 262 reviews

9450 Castillo Dr, San Simeon, CA

On-site lodging breathtaking beach settinggreat value for a beach venue

under a mile away

San Simeon Lodge

4 ★★★★☆ 1,299 reviews

9520 Castillo Dr, San Simeon, CA

Ocean view On-site lodging breathtaking beach settingdreamy oceanfront views

Ocean-view hotel offering breezy rooms with free WiFi, plus a restaurant/bar & an outdoor pool.

under a mile away

The Morgan San Simeon - Cambria by Hearst Castle

4 ★★★★☆ 770 reviews

9135 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA

Ocean view On-site lodging dreamy oceanfront viewsgreat value for a beach venue

Classic lodging offering stylish rooms & suites, plus a pool & free continental breakfast.

under a mile away

All beach venues near San Simeon, CA →

Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.