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

1. Inn At Morro Bay

2 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Keith

NT$3,842

NT$4,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

2. Back Bay Inn

Baywood Park, 1.8 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Glenn

NT$7,001

NT$7,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

A two-story building with a balcony, a sign reading "Cayucos Beach Inn," and a welcome sign.

3. Cayucos Beach Inn

14.2 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Stacy

NT$3,584

NT$4,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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 a bathroom, a bed, a balcony, and a dining area.

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

4. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

4.6 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Donald

NT$2,302

NT$2,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a large TV displaying weather information, a staircase, and a snack bar.

5. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

4.7 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Roberta

NT$2,500

NT$2,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

6. La Serena Inn

4.5 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Vincent

NT$2,832

NT$3,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a window with open shutters, a wall-mounted compass, a lamp, and a small heater.

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

7. The Landing at Morro Bay

4.4 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Emily

NT$1,897

NT$2,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

A laundry facility with multiple washing machines and a wall-mounted soap and bleach dispenser.

8. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

16.1 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

John

NT$2,449

NT$2,784 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 indoor pool area with clear blue walls, a pool, and seating areas.

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

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

9. Hampton Inn Morro Bay

6 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Patricia

NT$3,701

NT$4,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a decorative light fixture, a wall-mounted shelf with postcards, and a Buddha statue.

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

10. Sundown Inn

4.2 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Salina

NT$2,517

NT$2,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and two chairs. There are large windows with a view of the outdoors.

11. Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel

7.3 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Seetala

NT$7,139

NT$8,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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.

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

12. Masterpiece Hotel

4.8 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Wilson

NT$3,122

NT$3,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a blue blanket, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

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

13. Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

20 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Gissela

NT$4,845

NT$5,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 modern kitchen with a white countertop, teal cabinetry, and a large window.

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

14. The Q Inn

4.7 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Daniel

NT$4,143

NT$4,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern room with a wooden ceiling, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a small table with two chairs, and a wooden cabinet.

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

15. Pacific Shores Inn

4.4 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Casey

NT$2,491

NT$2,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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.

16. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

15.5 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Luis

NT$2,529

NT$2,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A beach with rocky terrain, a wooden fence, and a clear view of the ocean.

A rustic outdoor seating area with picnic tables and American flags, surrounded by a wooden fence with various signs.

A room with a wooden desk, two white chairs, a wicker chair, a bed with a red patterned bedspread, and a ceiling fan.

A room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a wall mural, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

17. Cypress Tree Motel

14.4 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Erin

NT$2,838

NT$3,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

18. Hotel Avisa

4.2 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

John Gabriel

NT$2,538

NT$2,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A person riding a horse on a beach with waves and birds in the background.

A sign for Morro Crest Inn with a vacancy notice.

A cozy room with two chairs, a small table, a potted plant, and a view of the outside.

A beach with a clear sky, a distant mountain, and a bridge in the background.

19. Morro Crest Inn

4.2 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Lara

NT$1,911

NT$2,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A dining area with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a Christmas tree.

A reception desk with a stone facade, a clock, and a sign reading "UNIVERSITY INN".

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A white building with a tiled roof and a number '1772' on the facade.

20. University Inn

16.4 km from Elfin Forest Preserve

Summer

NT$1,537

NT$2,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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 1,000 reviews	View
Back Bay Inn	9.6 Exceptional 339 reviews	View
Cayucos Beach Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay	9.2 Wonderful 2,287 reviews	View
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District	9.2 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View

Top Elfin Forest Preserve Hotel Reviews

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great visit shower didn’t drain well but other than that it was a great stay. Close enough to walk to restaurants and shops."

Masterpiece Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely room, super clean & comfy! Friendly, helpful staff. Loved it!"

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

10/10 Excellent

"We appreciated that we could walk to nearby restaurants and sights. The hotel was affordable, clean, and convenient. We’d definitely stay again."

Inn At Morro Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property."

La Serena Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice stay. Quiet and safe. Beautiful town."

The Landing at Morro Bay

10/10 Excellent

"The room was lovely, clean and spacious. It had a great view of the bay. We enjoyed our stay very much!"

Sea Pines Resort

8/10 Good

"Decent place."

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room, needs full breakfast, parking not the best. Staff not very knowledgeable. Offer access to local gym staff nothing about it."

Hotel Avisa

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff, very friendly and helpful. Nice property with clean rooms!"

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. Cayucos Beach Inn

4. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

5. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

6. La Serena Inn

7. The Landing at Morro Bay

8. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

9. Hampton Inn Morro Bay

10. Sundown Inn

11. Rhapsody in View Boutique Hotel

12. Masterpiece Hotel

13. Avila Pismo RV Resort and Campground

14. The Q Inn

15. Pacific Shores Inn

16. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

17. Cypress Tree Motel

18. Hotel Avisa

19. Morro Crest Inn

20. University Inn

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Top Elfin Forest Preserve Hotel Reviews

Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Masterpiece Hotel

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Inn At Morro Bay

La Serena Inn

The Landing at Morro Bay

Sea Pines Resort

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

Hotel Avisa

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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