| 9-mile drive from the central coast plaza shopping center and a 2-mile drive from the irish hills natural reserve. contemporary rooms offer free wifi and flat-screen tvs, plus desks, microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. some rooms offer whirlpool tubs, and suites add living areas. social spaces include a living room-style lobby and an outdoor courtyard, and an american restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. this modern hotel is a 1. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. other amenities include a heated outdoor pool and an exercise room, plus a business center, a ballroom and free parking
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 7 min
Bishop Peak (11 min)
Various trails lead to this peak resembling a bishop's miter that is also a popular climbing spot. Museum of Natural History (22 min)
Set on a scenic estuary, this museum provides interactive ecology exhibits, education & a gift shop. Pismo State Beach (18 min)
Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. Point San Luis Lighthouse (3 hr 30) Madonna Inn (7 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Dinosaur Caves Park (12 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Avila Valley Barn (8 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Morro Bay State Park (21 min)
Waterfront recreation area offering sailing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, golfing & more. Monarch Butterfly Grove (14 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Bubblegum Alley (9 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Montaña de Oro State Park (27 min)
Huge oceanside park with rugged terrain including cliffs, beaches & hills, and trails for exploring. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (17 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (7 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Oceano Dunes SVRA (17 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Avila Hot Springs (8 min)
Discovered in 1907, the site offers a hot mineral soaking pool & heated freshwater pool with slides. | 
