| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. close to restaurants in downtown, this cozy hotel is a 4-minute walk from both pismo beach pier and pismo beach, and 2 miles from the walking trails at dinosaur caves park. accessed by exterior corridors, the 7 airy, simply furnished rooms feature wood floors and fireplaces. some have balconies. they also offer flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. minimum-stay rules may apply
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 13 min
Oceano Dunes SVRA (5 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Bubblegum Alley (18 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Dinosaur Caves Park (6 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Monarch Butterfly Grove (8 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Avila Valley Barn (9 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Margo Dodd Park (8 min)
Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (5 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Avila Hot Springs (9 min)
Discovered in 1907, the site offers a hot mineral soaking pool & heated freshwater pool with slides. Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (38 min)
The 2nd-largest stretch of dunes in California, known for hiking, fishing & birdwatching. Pismo Preserve (7 min)
900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides. Pismo State Beach (6 min)
Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. Madonna Inn (16 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Lopez Lake (20 min)
Reservoir set in rocky hills, popular for hiking, kayaking & fishing, with shoreline campgrounds. Point San Luis Lighthouse (3 hr 30) Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (16 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. | 
