| amenities include a heated pool, a hot tub, laundry facilities (fee) and free limited parking. the casual rooms come with minifridges and microwaves, plus tvs and free wi-fi. set on the oceanfront, this unassuming motel is 1 mile from the monarch butterfly grove and 19 miles from guadalupe-nipomo dunes national wildlife refuge. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. studios offer kitchenettes and balconies with ocean views, while suites add separate living rooms, kitchens, extra tvs and pull-out sofas
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 14 min
Bubblegum Alley (18 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Dinosaur Caves Park (6 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Pismo State Beach (9 min)
Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. Madonna Inn (16 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (8 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Avila Valley Barn (9 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Lopez Lake (23 min)
Reservoir set in rocky hills, popular for hiking, kayaking & fishing, with shoreline campgrounds. Avila Hot Springs (8 min)
Discovered in 1907, the site offers a hot mineral soaking pool & heated freshwater pool with slides. Margo Dodd Park (7 min)
Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access. Monarch Butterfly Grove (6 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Point San Luis Lighthouse (3 hr 25) Oceano Dunes SVRA (8 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (16 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Pismo Preserve (6 min)
900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides. Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (40 min)
The 2nd-largest stretch of dunes in California, known for hiking, fishing & birdwatching. | 
