| on a 100-acre estate off highway 101, this serene resort is 8 miles from the madonna inn and 5 miles from dinosaur caves park. naturally heated mineral baths include 23 outdoor hot tubs and a lagoon, and yoga and pilates classes are available. parking is free, and the property features a spa and a restaurant with seasonal fare. luxe suites add separate living areas, and some have 4-poster beds. a 3-bedroom guesthouse with a living room, a kitchen and an outdoor veranda is also available. rooms feature private hot tubs and balconies, plus free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 12 min
Montaña de Oro State Park (34 min)
Huge oceanside park with rugged terrain including cliffs, beaches & hills, and trails for exploring. Monarch Butterfly Grove (11 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Bubblegum Alley (13 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Central Coast Aquarium (5 min)
Quaint, longtime aquarium with hands-on marine life exhibits & activities focusing on local species. Avila Valley Barn (16 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Pismo State Beach (14 min)
Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (45 min)
The 2nd-largest stretch of dunes in California, known for hiking, fishing & birdwatching. Oceano Dunes SVRA (13 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (12 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Point San Luis Lighthouse (1 hr 47) Avila Hot Springs (14 min)
Discovered in 1907, the site offers a hot mineral soaking pool & heated freshwater pool with slides. Pirates Cove Beach (6 min) Madonna Inn (12 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Dinosaur Caves Park (9 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (13 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. | 
