| other amenities include a heated outdoor pool and a hot tub. a 5-minute walk from the kitschy madonna inn, this humble, low-rise hotel is 2 miles from the 1772-era mission san luis obispo de tolosa. suites add sitting areas with sofas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. its also 7 miles from avila hot springs. the straightforward rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. children 17 and under stay at no cost in a parent's room. the hotel offers free continental breakfast and parking (limited truck and bus space)
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport 9 min
Point San Luis Lighthouse (3 hr 55) Morro Bay State Park (20 min)
Waterfront recreation area offering sailing, fishing, hiking, bird-watching, golfing & more. Madonna Inn (6 min)
Kitschy rooms with unique decor, plus a terrace bar & an infinity pool with a 45-ft waterfall. Avila Valley Barn (9 min)
Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce. Dinosaur Caves Park (14 min)
A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs. Pismo State Beach (19 min)
Oceanfront park with 82 single-family campgrounds, native plants & wildlife & outdoor recreation. Monarch Butterfly Grove (16 min)
Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butteries in late October through February. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (18 min)
Oceanfront sand-dune area for ATV recreation & beach camping, with native plants & wildlife. Montaña de Oro State Park (26 min)
Huge oceanside park with rugged terrain including cliffs, beaches & hills, and trails for exploring. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (6 min)
Spanish mission founded by Junipero Serra in 1772, with a church, gardens, a museum & a gift shop. Bubblegum Alley (8 min)
An estimated 2 million pieces of chewed gum line the walls of this 70-ft. pedestrian passage. Museum of Natural History (22 min)
Set on a scenic estuary, this museum provides interactive ecology exhibits, education & a gift shop. Bishop Peak (10 min)
Various trails lead to this peak resembling a bishop's miter that is also a popular climbing spot. Cerro San Luis Obispo (10 min)
Steep mountain with trails for hiking, running & mountain biking, plus sweeping views from the peak. Oceano Dunes SVRA (18 min)
Sand-dune complex & off-roading area with campsites & swimming, plus birding & surf fishing. | 
