| there's also a communal microwave in the lobby. this unpretentious budget hotel is a mile from morro rock natural landmark and 2 miles from morro strand state beach. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. complimentary amenities include parking, and a continental breakfast buffet served in a casual dining room. accessed by exterior corridors, the down-to-earth rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and sitting areas, as well as minifridges and coffeemakers
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 24 min
Madonna Inn (19 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. 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. Elfin Forest (8 min)
90-acre natural area with prehistoric sand dunes, rare plants & birds, plus benches & a boardwalk. Bishop Peak (20 min)
Various trails lead to this peak resembling a bishop's miter that is also a popular climbing spot. Cayucos Beach (11 min)
Beach and surfing Morro Bay State Park (4 min)
Waterfront recreation area offering sailing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, golfing & more. Montaña de Oro State Park (22 min)
Huge oceanside park with rugged terrain including cliffs, beaches & hills, and trails for exploring. Black Hill (8 min)
Volcano and mountain San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden (10 min)
This botanical garden dedicated to Mediterranean ecosystems & plants also has miles of paved trails. Morro Strand State Beach (5 min)
Unassuming protected beach used for picnicking, fishing, windsurfing & kite flying. Museum of Natural History (5 min)
Set on a scenic estuary, this museum provides interactive ecology exhibits, education & a gift shop. Spooner's Cove (20 min)
Secluded rocky cove sheltered by cliffs with tide pools & basic restrooms. Morro Rock (5 min)
An ancient volcanic plug formed by magma, this 581-foot rock is known as a harbor entrance landmark. Morro Bay National Estuary Program (9 min)
Estuary, nature, and sea otter Bubblegum Alley (19 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. | 
