Dear Friends: To help you decide upon a place to stay during your visit to Varian Equestrian Center, we’ve listed some of the hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, RV parks and campgrounds in the area. The Central Coast is a popular area, particularly in the summer, so please make your reservations early. For last minute reservations, you may try the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce at (805) 773-4382, or visit their website at www.pismochamber.com. They sometimes keep a list of available rooms and might be able to help you find a room.
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Featured lodging at Varian Arabians
"The Coop"
TRAVELING NURSES THIS COULD BE YOUR PERFECT PLACE - FULLY FURNISHED - RENTS BY THE MONTH - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED.
1 bedroom/bath/full kitchen - sleeps 4 (with blow up Queen mattress) - photos below
2 night min. - $150 a night depending on season - also rents by the week/month at a discounted rate.
Click here to visit our website for more information and to book your stay.
Casita at Varian Equestrian Center
Enjoy a quiet weekend with your horse on a stunning, world famous horse boarding and breeding facility on the beautiful Central Coast. Nestled in the hills of Arroyo Grande, California, and just 10 minutes from the Pismo Beach sand and quaint San Luis Obispo, this beautiful casita (studio apartment) is yours to enjoy.
| 10 TO 15 MINUTES FROM THE RANCH ARROYO GRANDE, GROVER BEACH, PISMO BEACH, AVILA BEACH |
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| Abella Garden Inn – Arroyo Grande www.abellagardeninn.com |
805-489-5926 |
| Avila Valley Inn B & B / Sycamore Hot Springs – Avila Beach |
805-595-7302 |
| Beachcomber Inn – Pismo Beach 7 cottage rooms www.beachcomberinnpismobeach.com |
805-773-5505 |
| Best Western Casa Grande Hotel & Suites – Arroyo Grande – www.bestwestern.com/prop_05391 |
805-481-7398 |
| Casa de Los Suenos - Private Casitas 5 min from ranch - www.casadelossuenosag.com or |
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| Econolodge – Arroyo Grande |
805-489-9300 |
| Edgewater Inn & Suites – Pismo Beach www.edgewater-inn.com |
805-773-4811 |
| Grieb Farmhouse Inn Bed & Breakfast – Arroyo Grande www.griebfarmhouseinn.com |
805-481-8540 |
| Holiday Inn Express – Grover Beach www.groverbeachholidayinn.com |
805-481-4448 |
| House of Another Tyme B & B – Arroyo Grande www.anothertymebnb.net |
805-489-6313 |
| Inn at Avila Beach www.avilabeachca.com |
805-595-2300 |
| Mission Inn of Pismo Beach www.missioninnpismobeach.com | 805-773-6020 |
| Motel 6 – Pismo Beach |
805-773-2665 |
| Ocean Breeze Inn – Pismo Beach www.oceanbreezeinn.net |
805-773-2070 |
| Oxford Suites – Pismo Beach www.oxfordsuites.com |
805-773-3773 |
| Pacific Plaza Resort – Oceano |
805-473-6989 |
| Pismo Beach Inn – Pismo Beach www.pismobeachinn.com |
805-773-1234 |
| Premier Inn Motel – Arroyo Grande www.premierinns.com |
805-481-4774 |
| Rose Garden Inn – Pismo Beach |
805-773-1841 |
| Seacrest Resort – Pismo Beach www.sea-crest.com |
805-773-4608 |
| Sunterra Resorts at San Luis Bay – Avila Beach www.sunterra.com |
805-236-6644 |
| Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort - Avila Beach |
805-595-7302 |
| The Casitas of Arroyo Grande - Arroyo Grande www.thecasitasofarroyogrande.com | 805-473-1123 |
ON THE OCEAN — 10 TO 15 MINUTES FROM THE RANCH PISMO BEACH, GROVER BEACH, SHELL BEACH |
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| Avila Lighthouse Suites – Avila Beach www.avilalighthousesuties.com |
800-372-8452 |
| Beach House Inn & Suites – Pismo Beach |
805-773-7476 |
| Best Western Shelter Cove Lodge – Pismo Beach www.bwsheltercove.com |
800-848-1434 |
| Best Western Shore Cliff Lodge – Pismo Beach www.shorecliff.com |
800-441-8885 |
| Cottage Inn By The Sea – Pismo Beach – www.cottage-inn.com |
805-773-4617 |
| Kon Tiki Inn – Pismo Beach www.kontikiinn.com |
805-773-4833 |
| Pacific Plaza Resort – Oceano www.pacificplazaresort.com |
805-473-6989 |
| Pismo Lighthouse Suites – Pismo Beach www.pismolighthousesuites.com |
800-245-2411 |
| Sandcastle Inn – Pismo Beach www.sandcastleinn.com |
805-773-2422 |
| Sea Crest – Pismo Beach www.sea-crest.com |
800-782-8400 |
| Sea Gypsy Motel – Pismo Beach www.seagypsymotel.com |
805-773-1801 |
| Sea Venture Resort – Pismo Beach www.seaventure.com |
805-773-4994 |
| Shell Beach Motel – Shell Beach www.shellbeachmotel.com |
800-549-4727 |
| Spyglass Inn – Shell Beach www.spyglassinn.com |
805-773-4855 |
| The Cliffs – Shell Beach www.cliffsresort.com |
805-773-5000 |
SAN LUIS OBISPO — 15 TO 20 MINUTES NORTH OF THE RANCH |
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| Best Western Royal Oak Hotel |
805-544-4410 |
| Best Western Somerset Manor |
805-544-0973 |
| Coachman Inn Motel |
805-544-0400 |
| Days Inn |
805-549-9911 |
| Econolodge |
805-544-8886 |
| Embassy Suites www.embassysuitesslo.com |
800-864-6000 |
| Garden Street Inn Bed & Breakfast www.gardenstreetinn.com |
805-545-9802 |
| Heritage Inn Bed & Breakfast |
805-544-7440 |
| Holiday Inn Express |
805-544-8600 |
| La Cuesta Motor Inn |
805-543-2777 |
| Madonna Inn - www.madonnainn.com |
805-543-3000 |
| Morgan’s Mansions |
805-541-1122 |
| Motel 6 North |
805-549-9595 |
| Motel 6 South |
805-541-6992 |
| Olive Tree Inn |
805-544-2800 |
| Peach Tree Inn |
805-543-3170 |
| Quality Suites |
805-541-5001 |
| Ramada Inn |
805-544-2800 |
| Rose Garden Inn |
805-544-5300 |
| Sands Suites |
805-544-0500 |
| Super 8 |
805-544-7895 |
| The Apple Farm www.applefarm.com |
805-544-2040 |
| Travelodge |
805-543-6443 |
| Vagabond Inn |
805-544-4710 |
| NORTH COAST ALONG HIGHWAY 1 — 45 TO 60 MINUTES NORTH OF THE RANCH LOS OSOS, MORRO BAY, CAYUCOS, CAMBRIA, SAN SIMEON |
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| Back Bay Inn – Los Osos www.backbayinn.com |
805-528-1233 |
| Baywood Bed & Breakfast – Los Osos |
805-528-8888 |
| Adventure Inn on the Sea – Morro Bay www.adventureinn.net |
805-772-5607 |
| Ascot Hotel – Morro Bay |
805-772-4437 |
| Ascot Suites – Morro Bay |
805-772-0279 |
| Best Western El Rancho – Morro Bay |
805-772-2212 |
| Best Western San Marcos – Morro Bay |
805-772-2248 |
| Blue Sail Inn – Morro Bay www.bluesailinn.com |
805-772-2766 |
| Econolodge – Morro Bay |
805-772-5609 |
| Embarcadero Inn – Morro Bay |
805-772-2700 |
| Inn at Morro Bay – Morro Bay |
805-772-5651 |
| Motel 6 – Morro Bay |
805-772-5641 |
| Travelodge – Morro Bay |
805-772-1259 |
| Seaside Motel – Cayucos |
805-995-3809 |
| B & B Homes – Cambria www.whisperingpinesbedandbreakfast.com |
805-927-4613 |
| Best Western Fireside Inn – Cambria |
805-927-8661 |
| Bluebird Inn – Cambria www.bluebirdmotel.com |
805-927-4634 |
| Cambria Pines Lodge – Cambria |
805-927-4200 |
| Cambria Reservations |
805-445-6868 |
| Best Western Cavalier – San Simeon |
805-927-4688 |
| Jade Motel – San Simeon |
805-927-3284 |
| Sebastians Bed & Breakfast – San Simeon |
805-927-4217 |
| NORTH COAST ALONG HIGHWAY 101 — 30 TO 45 MINUTES NORTH OF THE RANCH ATASCADERO, PASO ROBLES |
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| Best Western Colony Inn – Atascadero |
805-466-4449 |
| Oak Hill Manor Bed & Breakfast – Atascadero |
805-462-9317 |
| Super 8 Motel – Atascadero |
805-466-0794 |
| Adelaide Inn – Paso Robles |
805-238-2770 |
| Arbor Inn Bed & Breakfast – Paso Robles |
805-227-4673 |
| Best Western Black Oak – Paso Robles |
805-238-4740 |
| Holiday Inn Express – Paso Robles |
805-238-6500 |
| Paso Robles Inn – Paso Robles |
805-238-2660 |
| Paso Wine Country Inn – Paso Robles |
805-238-9616 |
| Summit Creek Ranch Bed & Breakfast – Paso Robles www.summitcreekranch.com |
805-237-1870 |
| Travelodge – Paso Robles |
805-238-0078 |
| Wild Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast – Paso Robles |
805-239-2331 |
SOUTH COAST ALONG HIGHWAY 1 01 — 20 TO 45 MINUTES SOUTH OF THE RANCH SANTA MARIA, LOMPOC |
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| 1st Value Inn – Santa Maria |
805-925-2551 |
| Best Western Big America – Santa Maria www.bigamerica.com |
805-922-5200 |
| Economy Inn – Santa Maria |
805-928-1924 |
| Hilton Santa Maria Airport – Santa Maria |
805-928-1465 |
| Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites – Santa Maria |
805-928-6000 |
| Hunters Inn – Santa Maria |
805-922-2123 |
| Kaleidoscope Inn – Nipomo www.kaleidoscopeinn.com |
805-929-5444 |
| Motel 6 – Santa Maria |
805-928-8111 |
| Santa Maria Regency Hotel – Santa Maria |
805-928-8000 |
| 1st Value Inn – Lompoc |
805-736-6514 |
| Best Western Vandenburg – Lompoc |
805-735-7731 |
| Embassy Suites – Lompoc |
805-735-8311 |
| Holiday Inn Express – Lompoc |
805-736-2391 |
| Tally Ho Motor Inn – Lompoc |
805-735-6444 |
| RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS |
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| Lopez Lake Recreational Area – Arroyo Grande |
805-788-2381 |
| Avila Hot Springs Spa & RV Resort |
805-595-2359 |
| LeSage RV Park – Grover Beach |
805-489-5506 |
| Ocean Breeze RV Park – Oceano |
805-929-3410 |
| Oceano Dunes State Campground – Oceano |
805-489-2684 |
| Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreational Area |
805-473-7220 |
| Oceano Memorial Campground – Oceano |
805-781-5930 |
| Pacific Dunes Ranch RV & Riding Stables – Oceano www.encorerv.com |
805-489-7787 |
| Pismo Dunes Travel Trailer Park |
805-773-4807 |
| Pismo Sands RV Park – Oceano www.pismosands.com |
805-481-3225 |
| Sand & Surf RV Park – Oceano www.sandandsurf.com |
805-489-2384 |
| Holiday RV Park – Pismo Beach |
805-773-1121 |
| Pismo Coast Village RV Resort – Pismo Beach www.rvbeach.com |
805-773-1811 |
| Pismo Beach State Campground – North Beach |
805-489-2684 |
| El Chorro Regional Park – San Luis Obispo |
805-781-5930 |
| Montana de Oro State Park – Los Osos |
805-528-0513 |
| Morro Bay State Park – Morro Bay |
805-772-8812 |
| Morro Dunes – Morro Bay |
805-772-2722 |
| Morro Strand State Beach – Morro Bay |
805-772-2560 |
| KOA Santa Margarita Campground – Santa Margarita |
805-438-5618 |
| Santa Maria Pines Campground – Santa Maria |
805-928-9534 |
| Santa Maria RV Park – Santa Maria |
805-922-4489 |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We’re also listing some additional information to help make your visit more pleasureable. For those of you who have internet access, we’re listing some web sites that may be of interest to you prior to your visit to Varian Arabians. These sites can give you more information on this area, ideas for side trips, maps, lodging, restaurants, etc. Also listed are telephone numbers that may be of interest to you. You can also use an internet search engine such as www.google.com, and put the city of interest in the search box.
LOCAL WEB SITES:
| www.sanluisobispocounty.com |
San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau – Maps & local info |
| www.coastcountry.com |
Central Coast of California information web site |
| www.centralcoast.com |
Central Coast of California web site |
| www.arroyograndecc.com |
Arroyo Grande Chamber of Commerce site |
| www.pismobeach.com |
Pismo Beach web site |
| www.pismobeachca.net |
Pismo Beach web site |
| www.classiccalifornia.com |
Pismo Beach Visitors Guide |
| www.pismochamber.com |
Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce |
| www.grover.org |
Grover Beach web site |
| www.groverchamber.com |
Grove Beach Chamber of Commerce web site |
| www.slo-online.com |
San Luis Obispo info, hotels, dining, event calendar |
| www.visitslo.com |
San Luis Obispo information site |
| www.sanluisobispo.com |
San Luis Obispo area information |
| www.morrobay.com |
Morro Bay web site |
| www.thetribunenews.com |
The Tribune (the local daily newspaper) web site |
| www.hearstcastle.org |
Hearst Castle Information |
| www.pasowine.com |
Paso Robles Vintners and Growers Association |
| www.sanluisobispowines.com |
San Luis Obispo Vinters - 805-541-5868 |
ADDITIONAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF INTEREST:
| Solvang Visitors Bureau – Visit an old-fashioned Danish Village |
800-468-6765 |
| Mid State Fair Information – Held in Paso Robles from 7/25/01 – 8/5/01 – Rodeo, carnival, livestsock judging and musical groups – www.midstatefair.com |
805-239-0655 |
| San Luis Obispo Visitors & Conference Bureau |
805-541-8000 |
| Morro Bay State Park Natural History Museum |
805-772-2694 |
| Mission San Luis Obispo |
805-543-6850 |
| Hearst Castle Tour Information |
805-927-2020 |
| San Luis Obispo County Historical Museum |
805-543-0638 |
| Central Coast Scenic Wine Tours – Take a tour of local wineries by limosine |
805-534-0664 |
| At Your Service – Wine Tasting Tours |
805-239-8785 |
| Patriot Sport Fishing – Avila Beach |
805-595-7200 |
| Central Coast Kayaks – Shell Beach - Kayak rentals www.centralcoastkayaks.com |
805-773-3500 |
| Mustang Water Slide – Lopez Lake |
805-489-8898 |
| Horseback riding on the beach – Pacific Dunes Ranch – Oceano |
805-489-8100 |
| Beach cycle rentals - Pismo Beach www.fix.net/pismobill |
805-773-5518 |
| Pacific Adventure Tours www.pacificadventuretours.com |
805-481-9330 |
LOCAL AIRPORTS:
San Luis Obispo (SBP) – 10 minutes north of the ranch
The San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport supports United, American and America West airlines. Flights into San Luis Obispo are scheduled through San Francisco, Los Angeles or Phoenix.
Santa Maria (SMX) – 30 minutes south of the ranch
The Santa Maria airport supports flights from Las Vegas on Pacific Skyways, and flights from Los Angeles on Skywest & United.
AUTOMOBILE RENTAL COMPANIES (local numbers):
| Avis: 805-547-3881 |
Hertz: 805-543-8843 |
| Budget: 805-541-2722 | Thrifty: 805-544-3777 |
