| some add patios or balconies with ocean views. a 5-minute walk from the dinosaur caves park, this modern, oceanfront hotel is 1. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. 6 miles from pismo beach and 4. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary, and electric vehicle charging is available. sophisticated, beach-inspired rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs with cable channels, as well as work desks, minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. leisure facilities include clay tennis courts, a heated oceanfront pool, a hot tub and a day spa. 2 miles from avila hot springs
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 14 min
Oceano Dunes SVRA (9 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (9 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Margo Dodd Park (10 min)
Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access. Madonna Inn (14 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (42 min)
The 2nd-largest stretch of dunes in California, known for hiking, fishing & birdwatching. Avila Hot Springs (7 min)
Discovered in 1907, the site offers a hot mineral soaking pool & heated freshwater pool with slides. Bubblegum Alley (16 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Pismo Preserve (9 min)
900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (14 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Monarch Butterfly Grove (7 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Point San Luis Lighthouse (2 hr 57) Lopez Lake (21 min)
Reservoir set in rocky hills, popular for hiking, kayaking & fishing, with shoreline campgrounds. Dinosaur Caves Park (6 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Avila Valley Barn (7 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Pismo State Beach (10 min)
Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. | 
