| all-day snacks and coffee are complimentary. 9 miles from the edna valley vineyard. bright rooms with nautical touches come with coffeemakers, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. in a contemporary beachfront building, this relaxed hotel is a 3-minute walk from shops and bars along pismo beach pier, 1 mile from monarch butterfly grove (butterfly migration sanctuary), and 6. upgraded rooms and suites add microwaves, fireplaces and private balconies or patios. most have ocean views. other amenities include bike rentals, and a scenic patio with lounge chairs, fireplaces and panoramic ocean views. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 13 min
Oceano Dunes SVRA (6 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Lopez Lake (21 min)
Reservoir set in rocky hills, popular for hiking, kayaking & fishing, with shoreline campgrounds. Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (38 min)
The 2nd-largest stretch of dunes in California, known for hiking, fishing & birdwatching. Madonna Inn (17 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Point San Luis Lighthouse (3 hr 32) Monarch Butterfly Grove (10 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Avila Valley Barn (10 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Bubblegum Alley (19 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Margo Dodd Park (8 min)
Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access. Pismo Preserve (7 min)
900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides. Pismo State Beach (7 min)
Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. Dinosaur Caves Park (7 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. 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. Avila Hot Springs (10 min)
Discovered in 1907, the site offers a hot mineral soaking pool & heated freshwater pool with slides. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (6 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. | 
