Property
People often ask me where they should break up a road trip from Northern California to Southern California (or vice versa). You can’t do better than the Peach Tree Inn. This homey, comfy motel gets everything right. We loved the ample breakfast, the friendly service, the resident cat, and the movie lending library. Rooms of various sizes available at very nice prices.

Location
On the edge of town, walking distance to the shops and restaurants in the cute college town of San Luis Obispo, California.  Within easy striking distance of the Mission San Luis Obispo and Hearst Castle.

Sleeps
2-5. Cribs available.

Highlights
Friendly, personal service.   Strolling by the creek on a summer’s evening.  The a-m-a-z-i-n-g bench swing hanging from a very tall tree on the motel lawn (I literally didn’t think we’d ever get the kids out of it).

Good to know
Weekend parking in SLO can be a bit hairy (Thursday nights are also bad because of the fabulous pedestrianized 6-block farmers’ market).   Opt out of the frustration and all-around meter-feeding nightmare by availing yourself to the free trolley which stops in front of the Peach Tree Inn and makes a complete loop of downtown every 15 minutes.

Contact
http://www.peachtreeinn.com

November 3rd, 2008 | by Jamie Pearson