| the straightforward rooms with wooden furnishings feature flat-screen tvs, complimentary wi-fi, microwaves and minifridges. a block from morro bay, this laid-back hotel with exterior corridors is a mile from morro bay state park and 2 miles from the museum of natural history. pets are welcome for a surcharge. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 25 min
Black Hill (9 min)
Volcano and mountain Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (18 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Elfin Forest (9 min)
90-acre natural area with prehistoric sand dunes, rare plants & birds, plus benches & a boardwalk. Madonna Inn (20 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Morro Bay National Estuary Program (8 min)
Estuary, nature, and sea otter Morro Bay State Park (5 min)
Waterfront recreation area offering sailing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, golfing & more. Morro Strand State Beach (6 min)
Unassuming protected beach used for picnicking, fishing, windsurfing & kite flying. Montaña de Oro State Park (22 min)
Huge oceanside park with rugged terrain including cliffs, beaches & hills, and trails for exploring. Museum of Natural History (6 min)
Set on a scenic estuary, this museum provides interactive ecology exhibits, education & a gift shop. Bishop Peak (21 min)
Various trails lead to this peak resembling a bishop's miter that is also a popular climbing spot. Spooner's Cove (21 min)
Secluded rocky cove sheltered by cliffs with tide pools & basic restrooms. Morro Rock (5 min)
An ancient volcanic plug formed by magma, this 581-foot rock is known as a harbor entrance landmark. San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden (11 min)
This botanical garden dedicated to Mediterranean ecosystems & plants also has miles of paved trails. Cayucos Beach (12 min)
Beach and surfing Bubblegum Alley (20 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. | 
