Founded in 1962 in Santa Barbara, California, the hotel chain is synonymous with great travel value. The first hotel in Santa Barbara still carries the torch today, but a lot has changed for the motel chain that pioneered the first real economy motel designed for the no-frills traveller. The air-conditioned hotel welcomes guests in a lobby.
The motel is located in the Clam Capital of the Central Coast. It is 3 km from the Pismo Beach Pier and many restaurants. The Avila Valley Hot Springs are only a few kilometres away and Lopez Lake is 11.2 km away.