| set on the oceanfront within morro bay state park, this relaxed hotel overlooks morro rock. it's 1 mile from morro bay aquarium and gift shop, and 3 miles from elfin forest. breakfast (fee) is served in a casual restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and bay views. the airy, bright rooms come with coffeemakers, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, plus balconies. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's a heated outdoor pool and a hot tub. most rooms add ocean views. parking is free
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 27 min
Spooner's Cove (20 min)
Secluded rocky cove sheltered by cliffs with tide pools & basic restrooms. Black Hill (5 min)
Volcano and mountain Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (20 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Bishop Peak (21 min)
Various trails lead to this peak resembling a bishop's miter that is also a popular climbing spot. Elfin Forest (8 min)
90-acre natural area with prehistoric sand dunes, rare plants & birds, plus benches & a boardwalk. Morro Bay State Park (9 min)
Waterfront recreation area offering sailing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, golfing & more. Bubblegum Alley (21 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden (12 min)
This botanical garden dedicated to Mediterranean ecosystems & plants also has miles of paved trails. Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve (11 min) Morro Rock (10 min)
An ancient volcanic plug formed by magma, this 581-foot rock is known as a harbor entrance landmark. Morro Bay National Estuary Program (4 min)
Estuary, nature, and sea otter Museum of Natural History (9 min)
Set on a scenic estuary, this museum provides interactive ecology exhibits, education & a gift shop. Montaña de Oro State Park (21 min)
Huge oceanside park with rugged terrain including cliffs, beaches & hills, and trails for exploring. Madonna Inn (22 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Morro Strand State Beach (10 min)
Unassuming protected beach used for picnicking, fishing, windsurfing & kite flying. | 
