| amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and a sundeck, in addition to a meeting room and a guest laundry. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. off us-101 in northeast san luis obispo, this unfussy hotel is a 13-minute walk from downtown and a 15-minute walk from california polytechnic state university simple, traditional rooms come with cable tv and free wi-fi, plus coffeemakers and desks. kids 12 and under stay free. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. some have mountain views, minifridges and/or microwaves
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 11 min
Morro Bay State Park (18 min)
Waterfront recreation area offering sailing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, golfing & more. Madonna Inn (6 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (20 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Bishop Peak (11 min)
Various trails lead to this peak resembling a bishop's miter that is also a popular climbing spot. Visit SLO CAL (11 min) Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (4 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Bubblegum Alley (5 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Cerro San Luis Obispo (6 min)
Steep mountain with trails for hiking, running & mountain biking, plus sweeping views from the peak. Avila Valley Barn (11 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Monarch Butterfly Grove (17 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Downtown SLO (5 min) San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum (7 min)
Museum built in a restored freighthouse featuring exhibits on regional train history & themed rides. Dinosaur Caves Park (15 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Oceano Dunes SVRA (20 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Museum of Natural History (19 min)
Set on a scenic estuary, this museum provides interactive ecology exhibits, education & a gift shop. | 
