I stayed at the Cavalier Inn in San Simeon last year and it was great. It is a short ride in to the event if you want to ride , and who wouldn't given the scenery! We were in a room with a fireplace and could listen to the ocean while we slept. My wife and I have been going there for over 25 years and it is very well maintained . Also fire pits out by the cliff for that beach fire effect. Joe joesvintageroadbikes.wordpress