| . featuring bright accent walls and exterior corridors, the straightforward rooms provide microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers, as well as flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. off state highway 1, this unpretentious hotel amid casual restaurants is a 10-minute walk from miramar beach and 2 miles from pillar point harbor. upgraded rooms add balconies. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary
San Francisco International Airport 32 min
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve (20 min)
Mountainside area with tall trees, offering canyon hikes, biking trails & horse-riding paths. Pillar Point Harbor (5 min)
Protected refuge & 369-berth harbor for commercial fishing, sport fisherman & leisure boaters. Mori Point (23 min)
Expanse of 110 acres along the coast with beaches & bluffs offering ocean views & hiking trails. CuriOdyssey (31 min)
Museum for kids focusing on environmental science & wildlife with indoor exhibits & an outdoor zoo. Sawyer Camp Trail (21 min)
A paved segment of the Crystal Springs Regional Trail, popular for cycling, hiking & lake views. Filoli Historic House & Garden (23 min)
An early-20th-century country estate & botanic garden, open for docent-led tours. Mavericks Beach (10 min)
Legendary beach known as a destination for serious big-wave surfers & an invite-only contest. Montara State Beach (10 min)
Beach known for surfing & fishing spots with bike, hiking & horseback riding trails. Dunes Beach (3 min)
One of 4 beaches comprising Half Moon Bay State Beach, with fishing, picnic areas & a campground. J V Fitzgerald Marine Reserve (10 min)
3-mi. stretch of beach & tide pools full of marine life, including sea stars, octopuses & crabs. Half Moon Bay State Beach (4 min)
Boasting 4 miles of beaches, this scenic park offers a campground plus fishing & picnic areas. Pacifica State Beach (19 min)
Known for being a popular surfing locale, this crescent-shaped beach also offers trails & restrooms. Poplar Beach (9 min)
Sunbathing, fishing & picnicking are popular pastimes at this scenic beach with a campground nearby. Coyote Point Recreation Area (31 min)
Bayside park offering a sizable playground with 6 slides, as well as trails & picnic areas. Gray Whale Cove State Beach (11 min)
Cliffs surround this sandy beach, where whales are often spotted close to the shore. | 
