| surrounded by a picket fence, this no-frills budget hotel is 1 mile from monarch butterfly grove, and 2 miles from both oceano dunes natural preserve and route 101. accessed from the exterior, the laid-back rooms feature complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking and continental breakfast are free. they also come with minifridges and microwaves
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 16 min
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (17 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Oceano Dunes SVRA (20 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Margo Dodd Park (9 min)
Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (3 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Pismo State Beach (4 min)
Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. Bubblegum Alley (19 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Pismo Preserve (8 min)
900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides. Avila Valley Barn (10 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Avila Hot Springs (10 min)
Discovered in 1907, the site offers a hot mineral soaking pool & heated freshwater pool with slides. Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (35 min)
The 2nd-largest stretch of dunes in California, known for hiking, fishing & birdwatching. Dinosaur Caves Park (8 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve (5 min)
A wide expanse of tall, undisturbed dunes leading down to the ocean attract hikers to this preserve. Monarch Butterfly Grove (3 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Lopez Lake (22 min)
Reservoir set in rocky hills, popular for hiking, kayaking & fishing, with shoreline campgrounds. Madonna Inn (17 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. | 
