| amenities include a bright bar & restaurant, an outdoor pool and a fitness room, plus free parking. this contemporary hotel is 2 blocks from the 101 freeway and an 11-minute walk from california polytechnic state university. kids 19 and under stay free with an adult. the modern rooms come with desks and flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges, premium cable channels and coffeemakers. suites add separate living spaces with pull-out sofas and microwaves. breakfast is available for a fee. there's also free wi-fi and high-pressure showerheads in the bathrooms. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 11 min
Avila Valley Barn (11 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Madonna Inn (6 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Bishop Peak (12 min)
Various trails lead to this peak resembling a bishop's miter that is also a popular climbing spot. Museum of Natural History (20 min)
Set on a scenic estuary, this museum provides interactive ecology exhibits, education & a gift shop. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (20 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Bubblegum Alley (6 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Downtown SLO (6 min) Oceano Dunes SVRA (20 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. Cerro San Luis Obispo (7 min)
Steep mountain with trails for hiking, running & mountain biking, plus sweeping views from the peak. Morro Bay State Park (18 min)
Waterfront recreation area offering sailing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, golfing & more. Dinosaur Caves Park (16 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (5 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum (7 min)
Museum built in a restored freighthouse featuring exhibits on regional train history & themed rides. Monarch Butterfly Grove (18 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Visit SLO CAL (11 min) | 
