| set in a bright building surrounded by palm trees, this low-key hotel is a 3-minute walk from the beach, a mile from morro rock and 8 miles from montana de oro state park. relaxed rooms come with free wi-fi, 32-inch flat-screen tvs, microwaves and minifridges. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. family rooms sleeping up to 6 are available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 24 min
Morro Rock (5 min)
An ancient volcanic plug formed by magma, this 581-foot rock is known as a harbor entrance landmark. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden (10 min)
This botanical garden dedicated to Mediterranean ecosystems & plants also has miles of paved trails. Bishop Peak (20 min)
Various trails lead to this peak resembling a bishop's miter that is also a popular climbing spot. Black Hill (8 min)
Volcano and mountain Madonna Inn (20 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Morro Strand State Beach (6 min)
Unassuming protected beach used for picnicking, fishing, windsurfing & kite flying. Spooner's Cove (21 min)
Secluded rocky cove sheltered by cliffs with tide pools & basic restrooms. Morro Bay State Park (5 min)
Waterfront recreation area offering sailing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, golfing & more. Cayucos Beach (12 min)
Beach and surfing Montaña de Oro State Park (22 min)
Huge oceanside park with rugged terrain including cliffs, beaches & hills, and trails for exploring. 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. Museum of Natural History (5 min)
Set on a scenic estuary, this museum provides interactive ecology exhibits, education & a gift shop. Elfin Forest (9 min)
90-acre natural area with prehistoric sand dunes, rare plants & birds, plus benches & a boardwalk. Morro Bay National Estuary Program (7 min)
Estuary, nature, and sea otter Bubblegum Alley (19 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. | 
