6 miles from morro bay state park and 16 miles from montana de oro state park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. exterior corridors lead to basic rooms, which come with flat-screen tvs, coffeemakers and free wi-fi, plus minifridges and microwaves. some rooms add pillow-top mattresses, ocean views and wood-burning fireplaces. set 2 blocks from the pacific ocean and near to the shops and restaurants of the embarcadero, this budget motel is 3. there's a sundeck with harbor views San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 25 min
Morro Bay National Estuary Program (5 min) Estuary, nature, and sea otter Morro Strand State Beach (6 min) Unassuming protected beach used for picnicking, fishing, windsurfing & kite flying. Cayucos Beach (12 min) Beach and surfing Bubblegum Alley (20 min) An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Black Hill (8 min) Volcano and mountain Montaña de Oro State Park (23 min) Huge oceanside park with rugged terrain including cliffs, beaches & hills, and trails for exploring. Museum of Natural History (5 min) Set on a scenic estuary, this museum provides interactive ecology exhibits, education & a gift shop. Morro Rock (6 min) An ancient volcanic plug formed by magma, this 581-foot rock is known as a harbor entrance landmark. Elfin Forest (9 min) 90-acre natural area with prehistoric sand dunes, rare plants & birds, plus benches & a boardwalk. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (18 min) Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Madonna Inn (20 min) Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden (11 min) This botanical garden dedicated to Mediterranean ecosystems & plants also has miles of paved trails. Spooner's Cove (22 min) Secluded rocky cove sheltered by cliffs with tide pools & basic restrooms. Bishop Peak (21 min) Various trails lead to this peak resembling a bishop's miter that is also a popular climbing spot. Morro Bay State Park (5 min) Waterfront recreation area offering sailing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, golfing & more. |