| beachy, down-to-earth rooms feature private balconies with water views. all have free wi-fi, 40-inch flat-screen tvs and minifridges. set on a bluff above the beach, this relaxed, 3-level oceanfront hotel is 5. the hotel also has a heated outdoor pool and 2 hot tubs, and a staircase leads down to the beach. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 3 miles from pismo state beach. complimentary perks include continental breakfast, and access to a nearby athletic club with fitness classes. the on-site restaurant offers casual dining with ocean vistas
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 14 min
Pismo Preserve (8 min)
900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides. Avila Hot Springs (8 min)
Discovered in 1907, the site offers a hot mineral soaking pool & heated freshwater pool with slides. Monarch Butterfly Grove (5 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Madonna Inn (16 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Point San Luis Lighthouse (3 hr 18) Bubblegum Alley (17 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Margo Dodd Park (5 min)
Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (15 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (8 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Oceano Dunes SVRA (8 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Lopez Lake (23 min)
Reservoir set in rocky hills, popular for hiking, kayaking & fishing, with shoreline campgrounds. Avila Valley Barn (8 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (40 min)
The 2nd-largest stretch of dunes in California, known for hiking, fishing & birdwatching. Pismo State Beach (9 min)
Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. Dinosaur Caves Park (4 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. | 
