there's a farm-to-table restaurant with a bakery. near the san luis obispo creek, this refined, country-style hotel is within 1 mile of the amtrak station and the historic mission san luis obispo de tolosa. a resort fee covers wi-fi, parking, all-day drinks and evening wine socials. it's 6 miles from san luis obispo county regional airport. in-room breakfast is available for a charge. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. upscale rooms offer fireplaces, sitting areas, flat-screens and wi-fi. some have 4-poster beds, pull-out sofas, whirlpool tubs and creek views. amenities include free shuttles from the airport or train station, plus a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and a garden San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 11 min
Avila Valley Barn (11 min) Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Visit SLO CAL (13 min) Monarch Butterfly Grove (18 min) Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Oceano Dunes SVRA (20 min) Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum (7 min) Museum built in a restored freighthouse featuring exhibits on regional train history & themed rides. Morro Bay State Park (18 min) Waterfront recreation area offering sailing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, golfing & more. Cerro San Luis Obispo (7 min) Steep mountain with trails for hiking, running & mountain biking, plus sweeping views from the peak. Downtown SLO (6 min) Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (5 min) Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Dinosaur Caves Park (16 min) A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (20 min) Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Madonna Inn (6 min) Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Bishop Peak (12 min) Various trails lead to this peak resembling a bishop's miter that is also a popular climbing spot. Museum of Natural History (19 min) Set on a scenic estuary, this museum provides interactive ecology exhibits, education & a gift shop. Bubblegum Alley (5 min) An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. |