| the monarch butterfly grove is 3 miles away. accessed by exterior corridors, the low-key rooms feature free wi-fi and full or partial ocean views; some also have tables and chairs, and kitchens with coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set along the pacific ocean seawall and a minute from the cabrillo state highway/route 1, this casual, low-rise motel dating from 1938 is a 3-minute walk from restaurants, shops and nightlife on the pismo beach pier. suites add bay windows. complimentary amenities include parking, as well as coffee, tea and juice in the lobby. theres also a patio with barbecue grills, and a sandy area with a playground
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 14 min
Bubblegum Alley (19 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Monarch Butterfly Grove (4 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Dinosaur Caves Park (7 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Margo Dodd Park (9 min)
Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access. Pismo Preserve (8 min)
900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (7 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Point San Luis Lighthouse (3 hr 28) Avila Hot Springs (10 min)
Discovered in 1907, the site offers a hot mineral soaking pool & heated freshwater pool with slides. Avila Valley Barn (10 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. 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. Lopez Lake (22 min)
Reservoir set in rocky hills, popular for hiking, kayaking & fishing, with shoreline campgrounds. Pismo State Beach (8 min)
Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. Oceano Dunes SVRA (7 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (39 min)
The 2nd-largest stretch of dunes in California, known for hiking, fishing & birdwatching. Madonna Inn (17 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. | 
