| warmly decorated rooms feature free wifi, flat-screen tvs and balconies or patios, plus minifridges, coffeemakers and microwaves. off highway 101, this straightforward budget hotel is 4 miles from pismo state beach and 15 miles from san luis obispo, home of california polytechnic state university. amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, a seasonal outdoor pool and parking. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 17 min
Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (41 min)
The 2nd-largest stretch of dunes in California, known for hiking, fishing & birdwatching. Oceano Dunes SVRA (10 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (9 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Pismo Preserve (9 min)
900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides. Pismo State Beach (10 min)
Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (18 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Avila Valley Barn (11 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Monarch Butterfly Grove (8 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Lopez Lake (17 min)
Reservoir set in rocky hills, popular for hiking, kayaking & fishing, with shoreline campgrounds. Sunset Drive-In (16 min)
Family-friendly, large-screen movie venue with concession stand, showing 2 new releases nightly. Central Coast Aquarium (15 min)
Quaint, longtime aquarium with hands-on marine life exhibits & activities focusing on local species. Eldwayen Ocean Park (12 min)
Grassy oceanfront park with picnic tables & benches, easy parking & access to the beach via stairs. California Coastal National Monument (14 min)
Picturesque place where visitors can sample wines in an outdoor setting or take a tour of the vines. Dinosaur Caves Park (9 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Avila Hot Springs (11 min)
Discovered in 1907, the site offers a hot mineral soaking pool & heated freshwater pool with slides. | 
