| all come with private balconies or patios, and free wi-fi. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's an upscale restaurant, and a furnished patio with bbqs. the modern 1- and 2-bedroom suites offer dining rooms, full kitchens and living rooms, plus flat-screen tvs and dvd players. overlooking san luis obispo bay, this upscale hotel is 6 miles from oceano dunes natural preserve and 10 miles from downtown san luis obispo. wine-tasting sessions, parking and loaner bikes are complimentary. some suites feature fireplaces, whirlpool tubs and/or bay views. other amenities include a spa, a gym, and outdoor pools for adults and kids
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 13 min
Monarch Butterfly Grove (8 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Dinosaur Caves Park (6 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Margo Dodd Park (7 min)
Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access. Pirates Cove Beach (10 min) Point San Luis Lighthouse (2 hr 22) Madonna Inn (12 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (11 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Avila Hot Springs (4 min)
Discovered in 1907, the site offers a hot mineral soaking pool & heated freshwater pool with slides. Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (43 min)
The 2nd-largest stretch of dunes in California, known for hiking, fishing & birdwatching. Oceano Dunes SVRA (11 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Avila Valley Barn (5 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Bubblegum Alley (14 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Central Coast Aquarium (9 min)
Quaint, longtime aquarium with hands-on marine life exhibits & activities focusing on local species. Pismo State Beach (12 min)
Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (12 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. | 
