| the casual rooms feature original art, minifridges and coffeemakers, plus flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. set across the street from the waterfront, this relaxed hotel housed in a cozy building is less than a mile from morro state park and 7 miles from cayucos state beach. there's also a low-key cafe with a terrace and bay views. breakfast and parking are complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some rooms have bay views
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 27 min
Spooner's Cove (23 min)
Secluded rocky cove sheltered by cliffs with tide pools & basic restrooms. Museum of Natural History (7 min)
Set on a scenic estuary, this museum provides interactive ecology exhibits, education & a gift shop. Morro Bay State Park (7 min)
Waterfront recreation area offering sailing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, golfing & more. Morro Bay National Estuary Program (7 min)
Estuary, nature, and sea otter Coleman Park (10 min)
Waterfront gathering place with scenic bay views, abundant bird life & picnic & playground areas. Bishop Peak (22 min)
Various trails lead to this peak resembling a bishop's miter that is also a popular climbing spot. Madonna Inn (22 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Bubblegum Alley (22 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Elfin Forest (11 min)
90-acre natural area with prehistoric sand dunes, rare plants & birds, plus benches & a boardwalk. Black Hill (11 min)
Volcano and mountain Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (20 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Montaña de Oro State Park (24 min)
Huge oceanside park with rugged terrain including cliffs, beaches & hills, and trails for exploring. Morro Strand State Beach (8 min)
Unassuming protected beach used for picnicking, fishing, windsurfing & kite flying. Morro Rock (19 min)
An ancient volcanic plug formed by magma, this 581-foot rock is known as a harbor entrance landmark. Cayucos Beach (14 min)
Beach and surfing | 
