EXPLORE THE CENTRAL COAST
Classic California comes alive at The Cliffs Hotel and Spa!
From beach days to winery escapades, we are centrally located for endless adventures.
PISMO BEACH
Pismo Beach and Shell Beach are adjacent seaside sisters sharing the same coastline.
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Hiking & Trails
8 minute drive from The Cliffs
Hitting the trails is a favorite activity in SLO CAL and with good reason—hiking is simply one of the best ways to experience the area’s breathtaking natural beauty. There are hundreds of SLO CAL hiking trails to explore! Pismo Preserve - 5mins to trailhead Sycamore Crest Trail - 3mins to trailhead LEARN MORE ABOUT HIKES & TRAILS -
PISMO ADVENTURES
8 minute drive from The Cliffs
Kayaking the Dinosaur Caves, horseback riding and fishing, and surf lessons are all part of the Pismo Beach experience!
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Monarch Grove
8 minute drive from The Cliffs
From late October to February, one of the largest colonies of an average of 50,000 black and gold Monarch butterflies cluster in the limbs of a Eucalyptus grove at Pismo State Beach. -
Shell Beach Courts
8 minute walk from The Cliffs
Stroll across Shell Beach Drive to our neighboring public pickleball and tennis courts! -
PISMO DOWNTOWN
5 minute drive from The Cliffs
Venture off this beloved beach to uncover a quaint downtown filled with surf shops, wine tasting rooms, and favorite restaurants.
AVILA BEACH
Our beach town neighbor located 5 minutes north of The Cliffs.
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No Fishing License Required
15 minute drive from The Cliffs
Port San Luis Pier is a public pier where no fishing license required! See locals love spending the day angling right off the dock. You can even buy a ticket for a day of bottom fishing, salmon fishing, or albacore fishing on one of the boats out of Patriot Sportfishing. LEARN MORE -
Downtown Avila
8 minute drive from The Cliffs
Tucked way into the coastal cove of San Luis Obispo Bay, Avila Beach is a small seaside town with big-time charm. -
Hot Springs
5 minute drive from The Cliffs
Visit our friends at Sycamore Mineral Springs and enjoy one of 24 open-air naturally heated mineral spring hot tubs in Avila's tree-canopied hillside. Hillside Hot Tubs reservations are open to the public and booked private to just you and your party. LEARN MORE
SAN LUIS OBISPO
SLO, as the locals call it, is located 10 minutes north of The Cliffs.
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Downtown SLO
5 minute drive from The Cliffs
This walkable downtown is filled with historic architecture, the beautifully restored Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, famed bubblegum alley, eclectic shops, hip eateries, murals and museums at every turn. EXPLORE SLO -
Fremont Theatre
5 minute drive from The Cliffs
Visit our friends at the Fremont Theatre for live concerts, comedians, and special events.
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PASO ROBLES
Located 40 minutes north of The Cliffs, visit where cowboy-country meets world-class wine country.
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The Paso Cab Collective
40 minute drive from The Cliffs
Explore the best of this wine area by visiting one of our friends with The Paso Robles Cab Collective! They represent a group of wineries that grow superior-quality Cabernet Sauvignon and red Bordeaux varieties in the Paso Robles. Paso Robles grow internationally acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec grapes! LEARN MORE -
Hunter Ranch Golf Course
40 minute drive from The Cliffs
Don't forget your clubs, because The Cliffs is within putting distance of California's finest course—including our friends at Hunter Ranch Golf Course in Paso Robles. We're happy to help you book a tee time.
