The Best Hotels Closest to Elfin Forest Preserve in Los Osos - 2026 Updated Prices

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A seaside restaurant with outdoor seating, large windows, and hanging wicker lamps.

A restaurant with large windows offering a view of the sea and boats.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window overlooking greenery.

A spacious living area with a gray sofa, two patterned armchairs, a round coffee table, and a stone fireplace.

1. Inn At Morro Bay

1.2 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

Keith

£103

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A grassy area with three wooden Adirondack chairs facing a body of water.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, white brick walls, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a chair.

A view of a lake with a grassy area, chairs, and plants.

A room with a large window overlooking palm trees and a beach.

2. Back Bay Inn

Baywood Park, 1.1 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

Christopher

£183

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A modern indoor pool area with clear blue walls, a pool, and seating areas.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a television, and a bookshelf.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, two seating areas, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Hampton Inn Morro Bay

3.7 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

Chase

£99

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern room with a blue sofa, a desk with a computer, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with two blue chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

4. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

2.9 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

Roberta

£63

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a small fridge, a seating area with a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with a view.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a large window with a view of the outside, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to another level.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

5. La Serena Inn

2.8 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

John

£71

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern house with a stone facade, numbered 2790, featuring a stone entrance, a black door, and a landscaped front yard with wooden planters and various plants.

A modern living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a small table, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace.

A two-story boutique hotel with stone accents and large windows.

A dining table with a plate of food, a cup of coffee, a glass of orange juice, and a small bowl of soup.

6. Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel

4.5 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

Seetala

£175

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted light, and a door.

A residential area with a white picket fence, a well-maintained lawn, and a pool area with a red umbrella.

A hotel reception area with a digital screen displaying a booking message, a coffee machine, a plant, and informational posters on the walls.

7. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

10 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

John

£66

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building with balconies, a mountain in the background, and purple flowers in the foreground.

A window with a lace curtain, a lamp, and a view of a white van and a building with a red roof.

A building with a sign reading "OFFICE" and a large tree in front.

A bedroom with a large mirror, floral decorations, and a bedside table with a vase.

8. Sundown Inn

2.6 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

Salina

£65

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern indoor space with a balcony, featuring a round table and chairs, large windows, and a view of a building with balconies.

A spacious room with a large white cabinet, a chandelier, and a view through glass doors.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, multiple windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A modern interior with a staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

9. Masterpiece Hotel

3 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

Wilson

£77

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A reception area with two armchairs, a wooden reception desk, and a large window with a view of buildings outside.

A building with a stone facade, a glass entrance, and a sign indicating a vacancy.

A sign for Avenue Inn Downtown with a vacancy message.

10. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

9.6 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

Melissa

£60

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern kitchen with a wooden clock, grey cabinets, and a small island. There are two armchairs with cushions, a small table with a plant, and a window with a view of the street.

A road with a blue sign for Vagabond Inn and a yellow sign for Denny's.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A Vagamond Inn with a large sign, a modern building, and landscaped garden.

11. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

9.5 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

Kennedy

£55

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a desk, a blue armchair, a yellow office chair, a television displaying a beach scene, and a white door.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A fitness room with a treadmill, elliptical, and weight bench.

12. Hotel Avisa

2.6 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

John Gabriel

£62

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a staircase connecting different levels.

A multi-story residential building with a balcony on the second floor, a driveway, and a landscaped front yard.

A building with a wooden front porch, a stone pillar, and a sign that reads "Avila Village Inn."

A couple sitting on a sandy beach with bicycles leaning against a wooden structure.

13. Avila Village Inn

11.5 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

Ken

£142

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a small chapel, and a waterfall.

A cave-like interior with a red-framed window, stone walls, and a small table with a red object.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a gazebo, and a waterfall.

A bar area with wooden beams, a colorful carpet, and a variety of bar stools.

14. Madonna Inn

9.5 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

Raymond

£138

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A coastal town with a prominent mountain in the background, a parking lot with several cars, and a sign for 'See Air Inn & Suites'.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a blue sofa, and a dining area with two chairs.

A building with a modern architectural style, featuring a flat roof and large windows.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a faucet, and a window with a view.

15. Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

2.8 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

Andrew

£64

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A row of wooden cabins with large windows, surrounded by gravel and palm trees.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a sink.

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a small building in the background.

16. Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

12.4 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

Gissela

£93

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A balcony with a view of the sea, featuring a table, chairs, and potted plants.

A marina at sunset with boats docked, a prominent hill in the background, and calm waters reflecting the sky.

A hotel entrance with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

17. HarborWalk Inn

2.8 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

Rena

£233

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A two-story building with the name "Avalon Inn" on the facade, featuring a balcony on the second floor, a visible number "130" on the side, and a sign indicating "Morro Bay, California" and "No Vacancy".

A street with trees, a building with a red roof, and parked cars.

A room with a large window, a desk, and a chair.

18. Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

2.7 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

Nancy

£59

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore and a large rock formation in the background.

A corridor with a balcony, featuring a series of windows and a concrete floor.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a small refrigerator, a microwave, a bench, and a mirror.

A window with a view of a mountain, a palm tree, and a body of water.

19. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

2.9 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

Tonya

£52

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel reception area with a large window, air conditioning units, a plant, a digital screen, a magazine rack, and a small trash can.

A hotel reception area with a digital screen displaying a welcome message, a coffee station, and a reception desk.

A modern bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, a coffee maker, and a shelf with toiletries.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a refrigerator, and a window with curtains.

20. Studio 6 San Luis Obispo, Ca

10 mi from Elfin Forest Preserve

Grayson

£77

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Elfin Forest Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn At Morro Bay	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Back Bay Inn	9.4 Exceptional 342 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Morro Bay	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
La Serena Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View

Top Elfin Forest Preserve Hotel Reviews

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

10/10 Excellent

"It was close to the restaurants and shopping."

Inn At Morro Bay

10/10 Excellent

"We love this place! Nice, quiet location, great sunsets, nice staff, clan rooms, great restaurant and bar!"

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It’s the cleanest hotel room ever & dog friendly! Great view of the Morrow Bay from the room or the balcony and comfortable bed. The room is very spacious with 2 huge tvs, fireplace, sofa, keurig coffee machine, microwave, and fridge. Walking distance to restaurants, shops, and about 25 minutes walk to Morrow rock. This inn also has excellent customer service, shout out to Morgan & Teo!! We will come back soon."

Back Bay Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We always stay here when in the area, fantastic, quiet, relaxing location"

Cozy Surf Ranchita with Unique Character, Hot Tub & Sauna

10/10 Excellent

"We’ve stayed here twice. Great location, clean property and house, plenty of space, very dog friendly house. Thank you!"

Baywood Casita- kids, dogs, hot tub

10/10 Excellent

"Thank you! We really enjoyed our stay. We really appreciated all the beach supplies and great recommendations from our host :)"

Sea Pines Resort

8/10 Good

"Decent place."

Dog Friendly, Allergen-free 5 minute walk to the bay and eateries

8/10 Good

"The house was clean, well maintained, The kitchen is well stocked. The enclosed back yard was great for our dog."

Pet Friendly Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely cute cottage on a very quiet street. Nice yard for the dogs. Enjoyed our stay."

Other attractions near Elfin Forest Preserve

Morro Bay Golf Course

8.4/10 (543 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Morro Bay at Morro Bay Golf Course. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.

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Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve

9.0/10 (9 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Baywood-Los Osos. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Museum of Natural History

8.2/10 (413 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.

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Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

8.6/10 (165 reviews)

You can take time to visit Heron Rookery Nature Preserve during your travels to Morro Bay. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Bayshore Bluffs Park

Bayshore Bluffs Park is just one of the places to see in Morro Bay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Los Osos Oaks State Reserve

9.0/10 (70 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Los Osos Oaks State Reserve, a lovely green space in Baywood-Los Osos. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Elfin Forest Preserve?

Elfin Forest Preserve is located in a welcoming area of Baywood-Los Osos known for its beautiful beaches and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 16 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Elfin Forest Preserve?

Inn At Morro Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.2 mi (2 km) from Elfin Forest Preserve. Other good options within a few miles include Back Bay Inn and Harbor House Inn Morro Bay.

How many hotels will I find near Elfin Forest Preserve?

Expedia has 16 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Elfin Forest Preserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Elfin Forest Preserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Elfin Forest Preserve.

What can I see and do near Elfin Forest Preserve?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Morro Bay State Park and Museum of Natural History. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve and Los Osos Oaks State Reserve. Lounge by the water at Morro Rock Beach and Morro Dunes Natural Preserve.

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Our top choices for Elfin Forest Preserve hotels

1. Inn At Morro Bay

2. Back Bay Inn

3. Hampton Inn Morro Bay

4. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

5. La Serena Inn

6. Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel

7. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

8. Sundown Inn

9. Masterpiece Hotel

10. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

11. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

12. Hotel Avisa

13. Avila Village Inn

14. Madonna Inn

15. Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

16. Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

17. HarborWalk Inn

18. Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

19. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

20. Studio 6 San Luis Obispo, Ca

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Top Elfin Forest Preserve Hotel Reviews

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Inn At Morro Bay

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

Back Bay Inn

Cozy Surf Ranchita with Unique Character, Hot Tub & Sauna

Baywood Casita- kids, dogs, hot tub

Sea Pines Resort

Dog Friendly, Allergen-free 5 minute walk to the bay and eateries

Pet Friendly Cottage

Other attractions near Elfin Forest Preserve

Morro Bay Golf Course

Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve

Museum of Natural History

Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Bayshore Bluffs Park

Los Osos Oaks State Reserve

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