some suites add kitchenettes or full kitchens. this straightforward hotel with direct beach access is a 10-minute walk from pismo beach pier, and 1. complimentary perks include coffee, baked goods and fruit in the lobby, and parking. there's also a heated outdoor pool and a hot tub. 6 miles from dinosaur caves park. simple rooms offer free wi-fi, cable tv, minifridges and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 14 min
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (16 min) Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Bubblegum Alley (18 min) An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Dinosaur Caves Park (6 min) A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (40 min) The 2nd-largest stretch of dunes in California, known for hiking, fishing & birdwatching. Pismo Preserve (6 min) 900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides. Point San Luis Lighthouse (3 hr 23) Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (8 min) Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Madonna Inn (16 min) Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Lopez Lake (23 min) Reservoir set in rocky hills, popular for hiking, kayaking & fishing, with shoreline campgrounds. Pismo State Beach (9 min) Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. Margo Dodd Park (7 min) Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access. Monarch Butterfly Grove (6 min) Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Oceano Dunes SVRA (8 min) Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Avila Hot Springs (9 min) Discovered in 1907, the site offers a hot mineral soaking pool & heated freshwater pool with slides. Avila Valley Barn (9 min) Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. |