| an airy penthouse adds a living/dining room. refined rooms feature wi-fi and flat-screens, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. suites offer sitting areas and soaking tubs; some provide fireplaces, wet bars and/or garden patios. most have balconies. set on a downtown street a mile from highway 101, this trendy hotel in a redbrick building is 2 miles from cal poly university and 12 miles from pismo beach. a rooftop deck has a pool and a bar. theres also a hip french restaurant with a distillery, as well as an open-air cafe, a bakery and an edible garden. breakfast and parking are available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include a spa, a gym and event space
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 12 min
Monarch Butterfly Grove (18 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Downtown SLO (2 min) Dinosaur Caves Park (16 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Museum of Natural History (21 min)
Set on a scenic estuary, this museum provides interactive ecology exhibits, education & a gift shop. Madonna Inn (8 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (5 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Bubblegum Alley (1 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (20 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Visit SLO CAL (12 min) Oceano Dunes SVRA (20 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Avila Valley Barn (11 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Morro Bay State Park (20 min)
Waterfront recreation area offering sailing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, golfing & more. Pismo State Beach (21 min)
Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. Bishop Peak (13 min)
Various trails lead to this peak resembling a bishop's miter that is also a popular climbing spot. Cerro San Luis Obispo (8 min)
Steep mountain with trails for hiking, running & mountain biking, plus sweeping views from the peak. | 
