| off highway 101, this unassuming motor inn near eateries is 10 miles from avila beach and 12 miles from morro bay state park. accessed by exterior corridors, the basic rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also an outdoor pool and a sundeck. parking is complimentary. family rooms sleep up to 6 guests. some also come with microwaves and/or sitting areas
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 9 min
Bubblegum Alley (15 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Madonna Inn (4 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Oceano Dunes SVRA (18 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum (6 min)
Museum built in a restored freighthouse featuring exhibits on regional train history & themed rides. Bishop Peak (10 min)
Various trails lead to this peak resembling a bishop's miter that is also a popular climbing spot. Downtown SLO (16 min) Dinosaur Caves Park (14 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Morro Bay State Park (16 min)
Waterfront recreation area offering sailing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, golfing & more. Avila Valley Barn (9 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Visit SLO CAL (15 min) Museum of Natural History (17 min)
Set on a scenic estuary, this museum provides interactive ecology exhibits, education & a gift shop. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (18 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Cerro San Luis Obispo (5 min)
Steep mountain with trails for hiking, running & mountain biking, plus sweeping views from the peak. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (13 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Monarch Butterfly Grove (16 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. | 
