| an 11-minute walk from the nearest beach, this straightforward budget hotel is a mile from the monarch butterfly grove and 4 miles from dinosaur caves park. accessed via exterior corridors, the unassuming rooms have cable tv, desks, free wi-fi and ceiling fans (no air-conditioning). check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. microwaves and minifridges are available on request. complimentary perks include continental breakfast and parking
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 16 min
Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (35 min)
The 2nd-largest stretch of dunes in California, known for hiking, fishing & birdwatching. Avila Hot Springs (9 min)
Discovered in 1907, the site offers a hot mineral soaking pool & heated freshwater pool with slides. Lopez Lake (21 min)
Reservoir set in rocky hills, popular for hiking, kayaking & fishing, with shoreline campgrounds. 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. Dinosaur Caves Park (7 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (3 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Pismo Preserve (7 min)
900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides. Margo Dodd Park (9 min)
Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access. Oceano Dunes SVRA (20 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Monarch Butterfly Grove (2 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Madonna Inn (17 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Bubblegum Alley (19 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve (5 min)
A wide expanse of tall, undisturbed dunes leading down to the ocean attract hikers to this preserve. Avila Valley Barn (10 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Pismo State Beach (4 min)
Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. | 
