| suites add separate living rooms with sofabeds, plus minifridges and microwaves. in a residential area off highway 156, this cozy boutique hotel in a spanish colonialstyle building is a 14-minute walk from the 18th-century mission san juan bautista. freebies include continental breakfast, parking and loaner bikes. polished, airy rooms with a warm, rustic vibe feature complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as ipod docks and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. theres also a leafy courtyard with a fire pit
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Manzanita County Park (19 min)
Baseball & soccer fields dominate this county park that's surrounded by scrubby hillsides. Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (22 min)
Tidal salt marsh that is home to birds, otters, seals & many other animals, with boardwalk trails. Brigantino Park (8 min) Aimee June Winery (7 min)
Winery, wine, and wine tasting Leal Vineyards and Winery (17 min)
Vineyard, wine tasting, winery, and wine Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area (20 min)
Space in the Gabilan Mountains to camp or picnic, plus trails for 4x4s, motocross, bikes & ATVs. Mission San Juan Bautista (11 min)
Iconic circa-1797 Spanish mission with mass, a gift shop & manicured grounds with valley views. Jose Castro House (9 min) Fremont Peak (30 min)
Mountain within a state park offering views of surrounding valleys, peaks & Monterey Bay. Juan Bautista De Anza Historic Trailhead (14 min)
Start of a walk running through Arizona & California, following the route of 18th-century settlers. Mudstone Ranch (15 min) Christmas Hill Park (20 min)
This 51-acre park offers trails through natural wilderness, sports fields & shaded picnic areas. Fremont Peak State Park (26 min)
Scenic, mountainous park with craggy peaks & views of Monterey Bay, hiking, camping & picnicking. Stirm Wine Co. (15 min)
Riesling, vineyard, and wine Royal Oaks Park (16 min) | 
