| the landscaped grounds have a heated pool and a hot tub with a waterfall feature. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a guest computer and a coin-operated laundry. accessed by exterior corridors, the simply furnished rooms offer balconies/patios and free wifi, plus cable tv, coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. freebies include on-site parking, and tea and coffee in the lobby. this laid-back budget hotel is 4 miles from the shops and galleries in downtown san luis obispo, 4 miles from mission san luis obispo de tolosa and 7 miles from avila beach
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 7 min
Avila Valley Barn (8 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Monarch Butterfly Grove (15 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Bishop Peak (11 min)
Various trails lead to this peak resembling a bishop's miter that is also a popular climbing spot. Pismo State Beach (18 min)
Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. Point San Luis Lighthouse (3 hr 31) Dinosaur Caves Park (13 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Morro Bay State Park (21 min)
Waterfront recreation area offering sailing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, golfing & more. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (17 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Oceano Dunes SVRA (17 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Bubblegum Alley (9 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Avila Hot Springs (8 min)
Discovered in 1907, the site offers a hot mineral soaking pool & heated freshwater pool with slides. Madonna Inn (7 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Montaña de Oro State Park (27 min)
Huge oceanside park with rugged terrain including cliffs, beaches & hills, and trails for exploring. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (7 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Museum of Natural History (23 min)
Set on a scenic estuary, this museum provides interactive ecology exhibits, education & a gift shop. | 
