| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. extended-stay suites add kitchenettes. amenities include complimentary continental breakfast and parking. there's also an ocean-view deck and an outdoor pool. a 5-minute walk from pismo beach pier, this relaxed low-rise hotel is also less than a mile from monarch butterfly grove. the informal, classically decorated rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minifridges, and microwaves
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 11 min
Pismo State Beach (6 min)
Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. Avila Hot Springs (8 min)
Discovered in 1907, the site offers a hot mineral soaking pool & heated freshwater pool with slides. Madonna Inn (15 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (15 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Lopez Lake (19 min)
Reservoir set in rocky hills, popular for hiking, kayaking & fishing, with shoreline campgrounds. Avila Valley Barn (8 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Oceano Dunes SVRA (4 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Monarch Butterfly Grove (8 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Margo Dodd Park (7 min)
Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access. Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (37 min)
The 2nd-largest stretch of dunes in California, known for hiking, fishing & birdwatching. Dinosaur Caves Park (6 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Point San Luis Lighthouse (3 hr 30) Pismo Preserve (6 min)
900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides. Bubblegum Alley (17 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (4 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. | 
