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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

We look forward to welcoming you to the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo, your central coast home away from home. Our hotel features an abundance of complimentary amenities, including cooked-to-order breakfast, evening reception, parking, and Wi-Fi. Conveniently located in the heart of San Luis Obispo, we’re just off Highway 101. Seven championship golf courses, 40 premium wineries, Avila Beach, Cal Poly State University, Morro Bay, and Hearst Castle itself are all within minutes. Our all-suite hotel has spacious guest rooms equipped with a desk area, sofa bed, microwave, mini-refrigerator, and 43-inch flat-screen TVs. Stay on track with our 24-hour fitness center and heated indoor pool. Bring the whole family and that includes your furry family members – we’re pet-friendly!

Coast Riders Inn

Recently remodeled with new owners, and a cool, retro-style edge, the Coast Riders Inn, is making a name for itself, in great customer service and by creating a welcoming environment for our guests.

We offer a comfortable night’s sleep to our weary travelers, with memory foam mattresses and are one of the few establishments that have remote-controlled heating and air conditioning units.

Being situated halfway between Cambria and the Hearst Castle, you can enjoy a slower pace here in San Simeon, yet be close enough to all the action while taking advantage of the quiet in our little area.

With beach access close by, you can get out early to find some treasures or enjoy our phenomenal sunsets in the evenings.

The staff at Coast Riders Inn are here to make your visit to our area easy and comfortable.

For group accommodations and special pricing, contact our Front Office at
[email protected] or at 805-924-6060.

Oxford Suites Paso Robles

Built in 2019, the Oxford Suites Paso Robles features non-smoking suites, an on-site bistro, and thoughtful amenities including a robust complimentary full hot breakfast buffet; complimentary evening reception featuring appetizers and your choice of wine, beer or soft drinks; fitness center; free parking; complimentary wifi; outdoor pool and spa; and more.

Currently surrounded by the blossoming business of vineyards, our hotel sits on land that was once home to the California Almond Orchards, Inc. processing plant. The facility was fully operational during the time Paso Robles was known as the “Almond Capital of the World” and inside our doors, you’ll find reminders that pay homage to this storied history. The artistic spirit of the hotel combines the industrial past with a bold sophistication that is refreshingly inviting.

Experience the charm of Oxford hospitality and the Paso Robles community while visiting the Central Coast. Our prime location offers a day trip to Hearst Castle and the opportunity to explore Paso Robles’ vibrant downtown by evening. Let our attentive, friendly staff help make your visit memorable.

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Nestled along the dramatic California coastline, just one mile from the Pismo beaches and down the street from the Pismo Beach Premium Outlets®, the Oxford Suites Pismo Beach is well-equipped to handle all of your travel needs. Enjoy thoughtful amenities, including a robust complimentary full hot breakfast buffet; complimentary evening reception featuring appetizers and your choice of wine, beer or soft drinks; fitness center; free parking; complimentary wifi; and more. Our non-smoking suites were designed with your comfort and convenience in mind, also featuring a design theme reflective of our vibrant community.

When planning your Central Coast adventure, we invite you to make Oxford Suites your home away from home. Experience the warmth of Oxford hospitality and the California sunshine from our location in beautiful Pismo Beach. While you’re here, let our experienced staff help make your visit memorable.

Allegretto Vineyard Resort

Our Tuscan-style Estate emerges gracefully amongst 20 breathtaking acres. Situated amidst fertile vineyards and fruit baring orchards on California’s Central Coast in the rolling hills of Paso Robles, the European inspired architecture and “old world” charm ensures our guests the unique setting to experience the symphonic union of food, wine, family, friends and a realignment of one’s spirit. Stroll through the re-creation of Romeo and Juliet’s tunnel, affirm your vows in our European inspired wedding chapel and toast your event in elegance within our courtyards, gardens or grand ballroom, all while savoring the culinary delights of the region. Allegretto is the perfect destination to create a memorable experience for you and your guests.

As the composer is intimately in tune with each movement, note and personally inspired rhythmic change made to his masterfully scored composition, our visionary architect and owner Douglas Ayres, envisioned and created Allegretto Vineyard Resort with details to inspire and lift the hearts of all who enter.

Rockview Inn & Suites

We invite you to join us at the Rockview Inns & Suites in Morro Bay, California for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Our hotel is centrally located an amazing array of attractions, shopping, dining and more! The waterfront is less than a five minute walk from hotel and Morro Rock is also within easy walking distance. This small hotel in a quaint fishing town is perfect to fit your lodging needs. In all rooms, we feature 32” LCD TV’s, Microwave/Refrigerators, Free WiFi and much much more! Parking is plentiful and free for guests during their stay. Continental Breakfast is also free every morning.

Pleasant Inn Motel

Discover the New Pleasant Inn Motel in Morro Bay! Our newly restored Inn, where classic coastal cottage meets contemporary, continues to offer wonderful charm and personal service. Each of our “Signature Non-Smoking Guest Rooms” is uniquely designed with contemporary furnishings and guest comfort in mind, including top quality amenities that discerning travelers desire such as pillow top beds, flat screen televisions, DirecTV, refrigerators, microwaves and coffee makers. We offer complimentary high speed internet, on-site parking and have pet-friendly rooms available as well. The Pleasant Inn Motel is conveniently located minutes to Hearst Castle and steps away from the waterfront and Morro Bay’s historic fishing village where you will find many unique shops, galleries, restaurants, local entertainment and other activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

Beach Bungalow Inn & Suites

The Beach Bungalow Inn & Suites is a hip, retro-modern hotel featuring hardwood floors, fireplaces and local artwork, the chic rooms (some with separate bedrooms), plus free WiFi, flat-screen TVs and mini-refrigerators. Suites add full kitchenettes and pull-out sofas. Dog-friendly rooms are also available for a fee. Our inn is minutes from the Embarcadero filled with shops, restaurants, attractions and activities to delight and enjoy. Whether you are coming to Morro Bay to relax or are venturing out to go sightseeing at places like the Morro Bay National Estuary Center, Morro Bay State Park or Hearst Castle, you will want to make us your home away from home!

Washburn Primitive Campground

The Washburn primitive campground is also accessed through the San Simeon Creek Campground entrance station. This campground is approximately 1 mile inland from the beach on a plateau overlooking the Santa Lucia mountains as well as the Pacific Ocean. Facilities here include a fire ring and picnic table at each campsite, water spigots, chemical flush toilets and use of the dump station and water fill-up.

Campground Reservations

Washburn campground is subject to reservation from March 15 to September 30. Reservations can be made at (805) 927-2020.

San Simeon Creek Campground

The San Simeon Creek Campground offers 115 vacation campsites for tent camping or recreational vehicles. The maximum length for an RV is 35 feet. Facilities at San Simeon Creek Campground include a fire ring and picnic table at each campsite. There are no hook-ups but water spigots are available throughout the campground. Restrooms with flush toilets and coin operated showers, a dump station and water fill-up for RV’s, and pay phones are also provided for campers convenience. Firewood is also available for sale from the campground host.

Recreational activities include camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, surfing, beachcombing, bird watching and whale watching. The Junior Ranger Program is a regularly scheduled interpretive program for children. Interpretive walks of the San Simeon Trail may also be available. Information regarding the locations and scheduled time of interpretive programs is available by calling Hearst San Simeon State Park at (805) 927-2035.

Campground Reservations

Reservations for San Simeon Creek Campground can be made between March 15 to September 30 by calling 1-800-444-PARK. For all other dates, the campground is “first come, first serve” for camping spots.