Went to White Water boutique hotel for a birthday get-a-way. The property is uniquely decorated…read more with a beach vibe. We enjoyed many dining recommendations from Bryce at check-in. He was so accommodating, genuine, kind and such a nice guy to talk to. He really stood out during our stay. The rooms are super comfy with plush pillows, a fireplace and cool soaps to shower with. Another highlight is the morning basket delivered to the room each morning. It included pastries, coffee, OJ & even champagne. They offer hot fresh baked cookies in the evening, s'mores by the fire-pit, cocktails, wine and small bites. The gem of a hotel is located right across the street from the beach and has an entrance to the walking boardwalk. I highly recommend this hotel & cant wait to go back. Thanks again Bryce for making us feel so welcomed.

What a neat place to stay in Cambria. My only regret is booking only one night…read more The room had a retro vibe but was very well maintained and clean. Loved the little pour over coffee pods. Never seen anything like this. In the mornings they bring you a picnic basket with a thermos full of coffee, some pastries and a do it yourself mimosa. The hotel has easy access to the moonstone boardwalk that runs along the bluffs. Easy walk to the boardwalk and to the beach to enjoy the sunset. Need to come back to stay at this place.

This place is a hidden gem…read more Windrush Inn operates sort of as a hotel and sort of as an AirBnB. There's no front desk or lobby and room access is via a code. The place changed ownership a few years ago and the new owner is great -- very responsive to text messages and made sure we were taken care of. Rooms are large, clean, and safe. It was a great place to stay with my wife and our dog. There's even a dog towel to wipe sandy paws which Baxter appreciated. Boardwalk access is directly across the street. There are only four rooms and the place is at the north end of Windrush Beach so it's quiet but not isolated. There are not a lot of amenities along the beach, so you definitely need a car to get around. We hope to stay here again when we need pet friendly accommodations.

This "no host" hotel is a gem along Big Sur. The accommodations were clean, stylish, and…read morecomfortable. Made the birthday trip worth the drive. You really need to experience this hidden gem before it's packed all year long!

This is the most beautiful place in Cambria. We love staying here with our pups too. Elaine is…read moresuch an amazing and graceful hostess. So much to do and see in and around Cambria.

We've just returned from a wonderful 4 night stay at The Big Red House. It exceeded our…read moreexpectations. Completely comfortable, super clean and well stocked but not cluttered. I am an innkeeper and consider myself pretty picky when it comes to comfort and cleanliness. When traveling with a dog it isn't always easy to find such nice places to stay. We especially enjoyed the artwork in every room and the upstairs deck where we sat with a bottle of wine and watched the sun set into the ocean. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet, all you hear is the ocean! The location can't be beat. Cambria is a great town and the elephant seals and Hearst Castle are just minutes to the North. Fun towns and dog-friendly beaches to explore just minutes to the south. We never went more than 15 minutes north or south and we were busy every minute. Elaine could not have been more friendly and helpful. She left us alone to enjoy our romantic getaway but we always knew we could reach her by phone or email if needed. She has put a lot of her love and care into this house. Enjoy!

I very much appreciate this hotel. Because of our pet cat getting suddenly ill, I had to cancel our…read morereservation on the morning we were due to check in, and they were willing to waive the cancellation fee. Looking forward to rebooking our trip with this hotel in the future :)

Been here quite a few years ago and was so excited to come back for my birthday, only to be…read moredisappointed. The customer service is nonexistent here. As expensive as this place is, I'm shocked. There were multiple moments my husband and I witnessed so much that we won't be coming back here again.

I want to express our sincere gratitude for Sam's help…read more Our original room was extremely hot and muggy, likely due to the location and weather. Our four month old was having trouble sleeping as a result. Sam was very helpful in resolving the issue immediately, he made sure we had a great stay. We appreciate your help a lot Sam! :)

For $350+ a night, I expected a little more. The room looked…read moredecent enough at first, but the strong musty smell and stained carpet quickly changed that impression. We were also tucked way in the back in a dark corner of the property, which wasn't exactly inviting. Then the little things started adding up. The shower curtain rod was pulling out of the wall, the wallpaper around the shower was loose from moisture, and the ice bucket still had trash from the previous guest in it. At that point, it starts to feel less like an older coastal hotel and more like nobody is really checking the rooms. The pool was half empty with green water sitting at the bottom. Maybe it was under repair, but it definitely wasn't usable. Housekeeping is another strange setup. If you want your room cleaned, you have to request it the day before, and then repeat that request every day. You can't just ask for service for your whole stay. At check-in we were told they used to offer complimentary breakfast, but the new company stopped. The alternative was to walk down the street to another hotel and pay about $20. The next morning my wife went for hot water for tea and they were out. The suggestion was to use the coffee maker in the room. That works, I suppose, if you like your tea with a little coffee flavor. The guy at the front desk wasn't rude, but his attitude was very much, "it is what it is." And to be fair, I've stayed in worse places. The difference is, those places usually charged a lot less. For $350+ a night, FogCatcher is asking you to overlook quite a bit.

A wonderful day in one of our favorite places. Everything about it was perfect. Fortunate to be…read moreable to get a King ocean view room with patio on the first floor, so walk right out on the deck and enjoy some wine in the evening or coffee in the morning. They also have a nice community fire pit on the other side of the driveway. The room was incredibly comfortable and spacious; the bathroom was large and beautiful, and the shower was amazing. Lots of nice little touches like a complementary burrito in the morning coffee maker, microwave and mini fridge, blanket for the patio on chilly days. Staff was incredibly friendly. Would definitely love to return!

I was here quite a few years back but the experience staying here left quite the impression. I plan…read moreto return soon. Clean comfortable room with a beautiful view of the ocean and a patio to relax and enjoy. Plenty to explore and experience in the area and nice restaurants in the area.

A very cozy boutique hotel right on Moonstone Beach…read more I love staying here for three main reasons: the oceanfront location, the in-room hot tub, and the fact that my dogs are welcome. A handful of the bungalow-style rooms feel wonderfully private and come with their own patios, giving our pups a sunny spot to lounge. It's perfect for us. The beach sits directly across the street, and you can walk to a few nearby restaurants. Hearst Castle is only seven miles away. The suite we book has a partial ocean view, fireplace, and a whirlpool tub right in the bedroom. It's incredibly romantic. Amenities include continental breakfast, parking, and WiFi. If you're traveling with pets, there's a $75 non-refundable fee. If I had to point out an area for improvement, it would be updating all the rooms as some feel fresher than others. Even so, our stays are very comfortable, and I feel safe here. A big plus: the pet friendly rooms have no odor whatsoever.

We stayed at Cambria Landing Inn for two nights and unfortunately left pretty disappointed…read more Check-in is at FogCatcher Inn, where there was only one woman working the front desk for multiple properties. We did have to wait because she was constantly helping other guests and answering phone calls, but I want to make it clear that she was wonderful. She was incredibly kind, patient, and professional despite being pulled in every direction. It honestly seemed like she was doing the job of several people, and I felt bad for how overwhelmed she was. When we got to our room, the first thing we noticed was the incredible ocean view. It was beautiful and definitely the best part of our stay. Unfortunately, the room itself was a different story. It had a very strong musty smell that made it feel old and unclean, and there were several stains on the carpet. To make things even more surprising, there was a live lizard in our room when we first walked in. We love animals, so we carefully caught it and let it back outside, but it's definitely not something you expect to find in your hotel room. That evening, after taking a shower, the humidity caused what looked like a blood stain near the top of the shower curtain to become visible. Neither of us had been bleeding, and it was nowhere near where either of us would have touched, so it was pretty disturbing. By that point the front desk had already closed, and knowing how busy the woman at check-in had been all day, we decided to just avoid using that side of the curtain instead of bothering anyone. We had dinner next door, which was excellent, and our server was fantastic. The location of the hotel really is hard to beat. After dinner we brought a few drinks back to our room, but when we opened the refrigerator we found someone else's leftover lemon bar along with drinks that had expired in November 2025. That was honestly the moment everything else clicked. It made us seriously question how well the rooms are cleaned between guests. Later that night we wanted to make tea before bed, but the hot water station was empty. The next morning we mentioned it to the front desk and asked if someone could refill it later that evening before it ran out again. Instead, we were told that we'd just have to call once it was empty because it usually runs out by 7 p.m. That response was frustrating because we were trying to be proactive and avoid having to call later. For a hotel that's close to $300 a night, I don't think that's an unreasonable expectation. The second evening we did end up calling because one of the fire pits wouldn't light. Maintenance came out within about 10 minutes, got it working right away, and was incredibly friendly and helpful. That was one of the better customer service experiences we had during our stay. There were definitely some positives. The location is amazing, the ocean views are beautiful, the fire pits are a nice place to relax in the evening, and every member of the housekeeping staff we interacted with was incredibly kind. They were happy to chat, offered recommendations, and genuinely made us feel welcome. We also really appreciated being given a complimentary one-hour late checkout, which gave us time to enjoy one last walk along the coast before leaving. Overall, the employees we interacted with were friendly and helpful, but the cleanliness and condition of the room simply didn't match the price. Between the musty smell, stained carpet, lizard, questionable shower curtain, leftover food and expired drinks in the refrigerator, and other small issues throughout our stay, we wouldn't choose to stay at Cambria Landing Inn again. It's a beautiful location, but the rooms need much more attention and better quality control.

I had the most lovely stay at the Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach. It's steps away from the beach…read morewhere you can also find a boardwalk trail that is perfect for morning walks. This is how we started our mornings during our stay and we would follow it with the complimentary tea and coffee in the guest lounge. I was impressed with their coffee setup, which included oat milk. There is a couch and a long table available if you want to hang around along with some board games for entertainment. We didn't get to take advantage of the pool while we were there, but it was a bit chilly for it anyway. The bed was very comfortable and had an additional throw blanket for some extra warmth. My body runs cool, so I appreciated this little detail. The bathroom was equipped with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, along with other small toiletries like makeup remover wipes, cotton balls, and cotton swabs. We really enjoyed the fireplace in the room, it gave it a cozy/relaxing vibe. Our room had a patio with a partial ocean view. ProTip, the morning dew makes the cushions on the chairs very moist, so flip them over when you decide to sit outside to avoid getting your bottoms wet. One thing I didn't take advantage of was the beach basket offering. It's free for guests to check out and it includes blankets. They also have chairs you can check out if you want to enjoy some time at the beach. Another other thing to note is that this hotel is located in a very small town, so local eateries close early.

I am writing this review as I have time in the hospital emergency room waiting for my partner to…read moreget care for his injury from falling in the hotel bathtub. I reviewed half of the Yelp reviews now again and there are a large amount of reviewers mentioning the safety concerns of the bathtub not having a safety bar and the ventilation fan is weak, and now I am realizing it is all true. I noticed the tub was slippery when I try to shower first and came back out to put the small nonslip bath mat that was provided under the sink. I have to make sure I only step within the non slip mat and get in and out of the tub slowly to prevent falling and I am young and able! I should have warned my partner when he goes into the shower, because his outcome was a disaster. From how he described the incident, he came out of the shower stepping off the nonslip mat and slipped and fell hitting the edge of the toilet. The bathroom vents are loud and you can hearing it running but I don't think it seems to work because the mirror was still steamy. The bathtub wall and tub of course stays wet longer as well I assumed. I just want to write this review for the future travelers to be careful, and I do hope the hotel management will consider installing safety bars after reading the reviews. I did read reviews before picking this hotel and saw the tub and vent reviews, but at the time I would never think this could happen to us. I have yet to think how to request an incident report with hotel staff yet as I am still waiting in the hospital for my partner to get stitches on his head. We checked in the hotel around 8pm and the incident happened around 10:30pm, so we don't have much time in the room to write about other amenities of the hotel. One thing stood out to us is when checking in the front desk mentioned twice she did not get to take her break time. I hope management read this to give the front desk an extra hand for breaks!

So first time staying. This place did not disappoint! Best hotel! Went for our 30 yr anniversary …read more Staff so nice everyone! Room was great and clean. View of the ocean was sweet. Love that it's one story. Inside coffee, and mornings specialty coffee and food to order . You do though get a free basket every morning with fresh orange juice and pastries with fruit and cheese. So cute! They also have wine and food patio. The outside grounds have tons of chairs to sit and watch the waves and sunset ! You must stay here a great experience

1. They might overhaul their card key system. We stayed here for 3 nights ( unfortunately) and we…read morehad to have our card keys replaced 4 times to get into our room. What a waste of our precious time. That we were being charged for. 2. Nice big wall mounted tv. Spectrum system. It worked but once You found the guide, You could not select a show to watch. You had to go channel by channel and hope to find it out of many channels. By the way, the remote they gave You wasn't a Spectrum remote? We even went to the office for help. They couldn't make it work. I wasn't here to watch TV of course but When it's dark, breezy and in the 50ies outside a nice sitcom before bed is sometimes nice. 3. This morning we went to get a cup of coffee at 8:05am. Coffee is supposed to be available @ 7am. Not open. 5 other guests were waiting patiently. Could we ask the office? No it wasn't open either. It finally opened at 8:10am. 4. Oh by the way, bring your sunglasses for Your room. The only lighting is spot lights in the ceiling. Nothing you can control from bed side. Were there any dimmers to adjust the lighting down from solar flare to reasonable. Nope. Just the palm of my hand or sunglasses. Again By the way, the Cambria area is awesome with some great wholesome dining experiences. Linn's and Robin's. Wow! We've stayed along Moonstone over the years. Just never @ the Cambria Shores Inn. Guess what? Never again because there are lots of choices along Moonstone. I'd like to rate it a 1 star. But, Mother Nature helped take the feeling of total disappointment away. Every time We strolled down the Moonstone board walk across the street it melted Our disappointment away. For a while. What a beautiful Ocean front.