| on a street lined with restaurants and wineries, this upscale hotel is half a mile from highway 101, 4 miles from pismo beach and 5 miles from the monarch butterfly grove. pets are welcome (surcharge). check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. warmly decorated rooms provide flat-screen tvs, microwaves and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemakers, safes and free wi-fi. breakfast and parking are complimentary. other amenities include an outdoor pool and a hot tub, plus a gym
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 15 min
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (10 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Monarch Butterfly Grove (9 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Avila Valley Barn (11 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (19 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (42 min)
The 2nd-largest stretch of dunes in California, known for hiking, fishing & birdwatching. Madonna Inn (19 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Bubblegum Alley (21 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Avila Hot Springs (11 min)
Discovered in 1907, the site offers a hot mineral soaking pool & heated freshwater pool with slides. Pismo Preserve (9 min)
900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides. Oceano Dunes SVRA (10 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Pismo State Beach (11 min)
Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. Lopez Lake (13 min)
Reservoir set in rocky hills, popular for hiking, kayaking & fishing, with shoreline campgrounds. Margo Dodd Park (10 min)
Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access. Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve (12 min)
A wide expanse of tall, undisturbed dunes leading down to the ocean attract hikers to this preserve. Dinosaur Caves Park (9 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. | 
