parking is complimentary. this pared-down motel is 2 miles from oceano dunes natural preserve, pismo state beach and route 101. it's a mile from the monarch butterfly grove. check-in time: 2:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. children age 10 and under stay free in a parent's room. there are also guest laundry facilities. the down-to-earth rooms feature complimentary wi-fi and satellite tvs, as well as microwaves and minifridges San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 16 min
Pismo State Beach (4 min) Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve (5 min) A wide expanse of tall, undisturbed dunes leading down to the ocean attract hikers to this preserve. Bubblegum Alley (19 min) An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Margo Dodd Park (9 min) Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access. Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (35 min) The 2nd-largest stretch of dunes in California, known for hiking, fishing & birdwatching. Monarch Butterfly Grove (3 min) Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Avila Hot Springs (10 min) Discovered in 1907, the site offers a hot mineral soaking pool & heated freshwater pool with slides. Pismo Preserve (8 min) 900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides. Avila Valley Barn (10 min) Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Madonna Inn (17 min) Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Dinosaur Caves Park (8 min) A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (3 min) Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Oceano Dunes SVRA (20 min) Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Lopez Lake (22 min) Reservoir set in rocky hills, popular for hiking, kayaking & fishing, with shoreline campgrounds. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (17 min) Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. |