LODGING AND AIRPORT INFORMATION

DOG FRIENDLY HOTELS

(Please check current rates on their websites as summer/winter rates vary significantly in this area.)

Oxford Suites Resort, 651 Five Cities Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449; (805) 773-3773, 1-800-982-Suite; www.oxfordsuitespismobeach.com. Pet Fee: $10 per day. Pets must be crated and quiet if left in room. They have a fenced dog friendly potty and play area. The hotel is located approximately 6.2 miles from seminar location.

Premier Inns, 555 Camino Mercado, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420; (805) 481-4774. No additional fee for dogs. The hotel is located approximately 4.9 miles from seminar location.

Spyglass Resort, 2705 Spyglass Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 (805) 773-4855, (800) 824-2612 www.spyglassinn.com. Pet Fee: $20 per day. The Spyglass Resort is located right on the beach and is approximately 10.4 miles from seminar location.

Cottage Inn, 2351 Price St., Pismo Beach 93449, (805) 773-4617; (888) 440-8400; www.cottage-inn.com. Pet Fee: $20 per day. A lovely little hotel right by the beach. The hotel is about 10 miles from seminar location.

MOTEL 6, 860 4th Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449; (805) 773-2665; www.motel6.com. No additional fee for dogs. The hotel is located approximately 6.3 miles from seminar location.

Holiday Inn Express, 2100 N. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454 (805) 928-6000; www.hiexpress.com. Pet Fee: $25 pet fee per day. About 17 miles from seminar location.

Hampton Inn & Suites, 1400 West Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 9342; 805-202-211; hamptoninn.hilton.com

LOCAL HOTELS THAT DO NOT ALLOW PETS:

Best Western, Casa Grande Inn, 850 Oak Park Rd. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420; (805) 481-7398; (800) 528-1234 www.bestwestern.com. Approximately 5.3 miles from seminar location.

Mission Inn, 601 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449; (805) 773-6020; www.missioninnpismobeach.com. Approximately 6.2 miles from seminar location. Best Western,

Shelter Cove, 2651 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, (805) 773-3511 Toll Free Reservations: 800-848-1434, www.bwsheltercover.com. Approximately 8.6 miles from seminar location.

CAMPGROUNDS/RV PARKS

Three local San Luis Obispo County Parks have RV and car camping available. The pet fee is $3 per day per pet. You can find more information on each park at www.slocountyparks.org. Phone numbers for each park are also listed below:

Oceano Campground (805) 781-4900
Coast Dunes RV Park (805) 781-4900
Lopez Lake Campground (805) 788-2381

There are also numerous private RV parks in the area. The closest is:

Pismo Coast Village; 888-RVBEACH www.pismocoastvillage.com.
(Unfortunately, I noticed that they now list breed restrictions “due to insurance requirements” so check the website.)

AIRPORT INFORMATION

San Luis Obispo Airport – 20 minute drive to Arroyo Grande (about 12 miles)

Santa Maria Airport – 30-40 minute drive to Arroyo Grande (about 25 miles)

Santa Barbara Airport – About 1 hour, 15 minute drive to Arroyo Grande (100 miles)

San Jose Airport – Approximately 3 hour drive to Arroyo Grande (depends on traffic)

Burbank Airport – Approximately 3 hour drive to Arroyo Grande (depends on traffic)

LA International Airport (LAX) – About 4 hour drive to Arroyo Grande (about 200 miles) (depends on traffic)

San Francisco International Airport – About 4 hour drive to Arroyo Grande (about 200 miles) (depends on traffic)