HALFWAY BETWEEN SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES

DISCOVER the CALIFORNIA central coast

Return to a place where each sunset feels like the ones you remember from childhood summers. Discover cute downtowns, walk down famous wooden piers, visit vintage shops, wander award-winning wineries, and more.

Where Are You in California?

An easy drive from:

  • Bakersfield & Fresno 2.5-hours
  • San Francisco 3.5-hours
  • Los Angeles 3-hours
  • Sacramento 4.5-hours
  • San Diego 5-hours

Nonstop flights from SLO Regional Airport (SBP): The Cliffs is one of the only hotels offering complimentary airport shuttles with advanced reservations.

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • San Diego, CA
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Denver, CO
  • Las Vegas, NV (Seasonal)
  • Portland, OR
  • Dallas, TX
  • Seattle, WA
Shuttle from SLO airport

Downtown San Luis Obispo (SLO)

Avila Beach

Classic Pismo Beach

Downtown Pismo Beach

Famous Pismo Beach Pier

Fremont Theatre SLO

Explore Towns Nearby

Pismo Beach was recently awarded the Top Coastal Small Town of 2025 by USA Today!

Stroll Downtown Pismo Beach with its retro shops, iconic pier, and tasty bites. Learn more.

  • Rent a real mineral spring hot tub at our sister property Sycamore Mineral Springs and soak away your worries
  • Explore the locals beach and quaint beachfront walk of Avila Beach
  • Take the family and young at heart to Avila Valley Barn to meet farm animals and pick local produce

  • Paso Robles Wine Country is a renowned with over 200 wineries – see a list here: https://pasowine.com/wineries/
  • The Paso Robles Distillery Trail is California’s only designated distillery trail! It features 13 artisan distilleries across Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo County, offering a diverse array of handcrafted spirits such as whiskey, brandy, gin, vodka, and liqueurs—all crafted with a distinct Central Coast flair.
  • Sensorio is a mesmerizing, open-air art destination where light, music, and nature converge across more than 35 acres of rolling hills. You can stroll through immersive installations featuring over 100,000 solar-powered lights that shimmer in shifting colors.
  • Bring your a-game to the Central Coast’s premiere golf course Hunter Ranch Golf Course
  • Vina Robles Winery and Ampitheatre is well-known for its vibrant live events, hosting concerts and music festivals in its spacious outdoor amphitheater, where guests can enjoy world-class performances paired with exceptional wines.

The Cliffs Blog

From year-round wineries to festive holidays and special celebrations, there is so much to discover on the California Central Coast!

Explore our guides and articles highlighting our favorite things to do.

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