| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. upgraded rooms have balconies or patios, plus sleeper sofas. other amenities include a heated outdoor pool and a hot tub. the relaxed rooms come with minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers, plus flat-screen tvs and free wifi. continental breakfast and parking are free. set in the hills above san luis obispo, this straightforward hotel is a block from route 101, a mile from the historic mission san luis obispo de tolosa and a mile from bubblegum alley
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 11 min
Oceano Dunes SVRA (19 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Monarch Butterfly Grove (17 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Morro Bay State Park (17 min)
Waterfront recreation area offering sailing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, golfing & more. San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum (7 min)
Museum built in a restored freighthouse featuring exhibits on regional train history & themed rides. Madonna Inn (6 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Cerro San Luis Obispo (6 min)
Steep mountain with trails for hiking, running & mountain biking, plus sweeping views from the peak. Downtown SLO (6 min) Bishop Peak (11 min)
Various trails lead to this peak resembling a bishop's miter that is also a popular climbing spot. Bubblegum Alley (6 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Dinosaur Caves Park (15 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. San Luis Obispo Children's Museum (5 min)
A range of temporary & permanent interactive exhibits designed to inspire learning through play. 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. Museum of Natural History (18 min)
Set on a scenic estuary, this museum provides interactive ecology exhibits, education & a gift shop. Avila Valley Barn (11 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Visit SLO CAL (14 min) | 
