The Dolphin Inn  

On California’s Central Coast in Cayucos — minutes from Cayucos State Beach and Cayucos Pier. Walkable to Paul Andrew Park, Brown Butter Cookie Company, Morro Strand State Beach and Morro Rock. A small, family-friendly, pet-friendly 19-room motel/inn with easy beach access.

A 19-unit, family-operated motel with a coastal-casual vibe. Rooms and a cottage feature refrigerators, microwaves and cable/DVD players; some rooms include Jacuzzi tubs and kitchenettes. Non-smoking rooms with in-room coffee/tea makers and irons for practical comfort.

Complimentary Wi-Fi, free self-parking and a picnic area on-site. Pets are welcome. Daily complimentary breakfast gets you out the door for beach mornings — and select rooms offer in-room spa tubs for a quieter unwind.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property and phones with free local calls keep you connected.

A complimentary breakfast is served daily, and rooms include coffee/tea makers for easy mornings. Local spots like Brown Butter Cookie Company are just a short walk away for regional treats.