The Best Hotels Closest to Elfin Forest Preserve in Los Osos for 2026

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

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

A marina with boats docked, a rocky island in the background, and a building with a balcony overlooking the water.

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

1. Inn At Morro Bay

3 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Keith

￥17,671

￥20,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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 cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television.

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

2. Back Bay Inn

Baywood Park, 1.8 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Christopher

￥36,106

￥40,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a view of the street.

A small room with a round table, two chairs, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted shelf with a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted light.

A modern living room with wooden furniture, a built-in kitchen, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

4.6 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Ohannes

￥10,410

￥11,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, and a kitchen area visible through the windows.

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

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

4. Hampton Inn Morro Bay

6.1 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Marly

￥17,692

￥20,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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 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.

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

5. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

4.7 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Roberta

￥12,428

￥14,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A view through a window of a building with a mountain in the background.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Landing," surrounded by a rope barrier, rocks, and plants.

A cozy room with a wood-burning stove, a microwave, and a wooden cabinet.

6. The Landing at Morro Bay

4.4 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Stefani

￥12,119

￥13,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A pathway leading to a beach with a sunset in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a chair, a door, and a window with blinds.

A residential street with houses, a barbecue area, and a clear view of the ocean.

7. Cayucos Beach Inn

14.2 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Tri

￥17,813

￥20,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A sign for Avenue Inn Downtown with a vacancy message.

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

A waiting area with two patterned chairs, a small table, and a reception desk.

8. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

15.5 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Hannah

￥11,133

￥12,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a toilet, and a hairdryer.

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

9. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

15.4 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Kennedy

￥8,495

￥11,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern building with a curved roof, a flagpole with the American flag, and a landscaped garden area.

A fire pit with chairs, a table, and a door in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a large window.

A hallway with a polished floor, white walls, and doors with red trim.

10. The Q Inn

4.7 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Yvonne

￥21,475

￥24,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a view of the street and buildings.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a large mirror, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel reception area with a wooden signboard displaying various travel brochures, a marble counter, and a view of the outside through large windows.

11. Pacific Shores Inn

4.4 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Jeremy

￥11,022

￥12,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a balcony with a view.

12. Masterpiece Hotel

4.8 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Wilson

￥14,277

￥16,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating, a pool, and a building with balconies.

A multi-story hotel with a covered courtyard, palm trees, and a sign reading 'Courtyard by Marriott.'

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with a clear sky.

13. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

16 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Randi

￥19,808

￥22,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A spacious indoor dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a view of the building's interior balconies.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Embassy Suites" and a covered entrance.

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

15.8 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Robin

￥18,048

￥20,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a bench.

A modern hotel lobby with wooden flooring, a green sofa, a wooden reception desk, and a television screen.

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

A hotel bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, a coffee maker, and a trash can.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

16.1 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Mike

￥16,749

￥19,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a small table, and a fireplace. There is a bathroom visible in the background.

16. La Serena Inn

4.5 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

John

￥12,952

￥14,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A modern hotel with a large glass facade, located at the corner of a street.

17. Hotel Avisa

4.2 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

John Gabriel

￥10,851

￥12,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window, and a view of the outside.

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.

18. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

4.7 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Tonya

￥9,567

￥10,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

19. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

16.1 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

John

￥12,111

￥13,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A room with a large window overlooking a marina with sailboats.

A hotel exterior with a sign reading "Estero Inn" and another sign for "Estero Adventures".

A marina with boats docked, a prominent rock formation in the background, and a view from a building with a balcony.

A hallway with a mirrored wall, a fireplace, and a seating area with a bench and stools.

20. The Estero Inn

4.2 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

michael

￥31,360

￥35,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Elfin Forest Preserve

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Inn At Morro Bay	8.4 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
Back Bay Inn	9.4 Exceptional 342 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay	9.2 Wonderful 2,268 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Morro Bay	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View

Top Elfin Forest Preserve Hotel Reviews

Baywood Casita- kids, dogs, hot tub

10/10 Excellent

"House is adorable and the close access to the Elfin Forest was magical!"

Inn At Morro Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms either Bay View great, didn’t experience the pool or garden view rooms"

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!"

Pet Friendly Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay — we loved it as did our dog! Very comfortable and homey, and in a great location."

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."

Great little beach house. County License# 6012116

10/10 Excellent

"What a wonderful place to stay! The location is excellent—just a few blocks from local restaurants and easily walkable. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing and peaceful stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would definitely return in the future."

Charming coastal getaway!3 bed 2 bath with 3 private yards. Clean. Dog friendly.

10/10 Excellent

"This charming home was amazing & beautiful! The pictures online are great but once you see this charm you won’t be disappointed. I’ve been traveling with my BFF’s for years wished we could have stayed longer; we will definitely booked here again."

Baywood Cottage #5 | Walk to Bay | Dog Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely stay here - the place was clean and looked like the photos. I liked that they had a binder with suggestions for what to do in the area - we took their recommendation for a specific hike in Montana de Oro and enjoyed the view from the top.The town is small and quiet, but very cute and has some great bird watching. Perfect for the mini vacation that we were hoping for.Thanks for a great 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 browsing the exhibits at Museum of Natural History during your trip to 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? Check out 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, check out the 16 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Inn At Morro Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 be able to find near Elfin Forest Preserve?

Expedia has 16 hotels and other accommodations 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 room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Elfin Forest Preserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Elfin Forest Preserve?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Elfin Forest Preserve, click here.

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. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

4. Hampton Inn Morro Bay

5. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

6. The Landing at Morro Bay

7. Cayucos Beach Inn

8. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

9. Vagabond Inn San Luis Obispo

10. The Q Inn

11. Pacific Shores Inn

12. Masterpiece Hotel

13. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

15. Hampton Inn & Suites San Luis Obispo

16. La Serena Inn

17. Hotel Avisa

18. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

19. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

20. The Estero Inn

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Top Elfin Forest Preserve Hotel Reviews

Baywood Casita- kids, dogs, hot tub

Inn At Morro Bay

Back Bay Inn

Cozy Surf Ranchita with Unique Character, Hot Tub & Sauna

Pet Friendly Cottage

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

Great little beach house. County License# 6012116

Charming coastal getaway!3 bed 2 bath with 3 private yards. Clean. Dog friendly.

Baywood Cottage #5 | Walk to Bay | Dog Friendly

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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